Easton Ea90 XC and Haven

Mccraque

considering upgrading the shimano XT wheelset on my Zesty and wondering if either of the above will be a worthysuccessor to the XT wheels.

I generally ride trails - North downs, Welsh Trail Centres - and don't get much airtime - but am best part of 15 stone (hence potentially considering the havens).

I'll be looking to run the wheels UST.

I've heard that the bearings (and indeed the review on this site mentions such) may be a bit dodgy. Easily serviceable?

Anyone else have anything to say on them?

(I'm not after other wheelset suggestions...it's just I've seen the above at half price right now)

thanks

Mccraque

surely someone has an opinion of these wheels?!

supersonic

Do you have a link so we can see the exact models and pricing?

Mccraque

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Kits.aspx?ModelID=85170

and

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Kits.aspx?ModelID=85166

supersonic

The Havens look on the money - light weight but tough - I'd take them over the XC9- for the extra strength.

Good price for the pair, however the bearings can be hit and miss.

Mccraque

Thanks Supersonic - When you say hit and miss....how do you mean?

And are they easily servicable/upgradeable when they do go?

supersonic

Here is a short review, though are this years model:

http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/categ ... t-12-37782

Pretty sure the bearings are easily done, but not sure about the freehub.

rjsmith

I've been using the EA90xc wheels this year, the 15mm front/QR rear versions. All good. I'm 14 stone so no lightweight but then I'm not doing anything too technical downhill.