REVIEW: Giant P-SL0 Wheelset
declan1
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I'm rather bored so decided to do a quick review on my new wheelset.
First, the specs!
Giant P-SL0 Wheelset (from Giant themselves)
· 6061 Rim
· Forged 6000-series hubs
· DT Aero bladed Stainless steel spokes, 16 front, 20 rear
· Tubeless ready tyre well
· Single handed wheel release
· Sealed hub bearings
· 21mm wide rim
· 1595g per pair
£450 RRP
A picture of them on my bike:
Design
First of all, I love bladed spokes. I understand they're harder to replace than standard ones, but they look simply awesome. The wheels have a 21mm rim width which helps with not only aerodynamics but with tyre performance. The design is fairly understated and looks a similar to Shimano Ultegra wheels, for example.
Performance
These wheels are fast. They feel similar in performance to Fulcrum Racing 1s - very stiff and responsive. I tried a sprint on them and it was scary compared to my old wheels! They accelerated super-fast. They are also very lively, skipping around on the road surface. I am not a big fan of this - I prefer a more stable feeling wheelset but the liveliness and stiffness adds an element of 'flickability' to the wheels, handy for avoiding those huge potholes!
Comfort is not as good as other wheelsets. I previously owned a set of P-SL1s, which were slightly more comfortable and stable but no where near as stiff or lightweight. I'm not saying these are uncomfortable, they just aren't as good as others.
Durability
I simply can't comment on this currently as I have only had the wheels for two rides. They seem well built though!
Overall
I love these wheels so far. Great performance and looks!
Yup, I was really bored...
First, the specs!
Giant P-SL0 Wheelset (from Giant themselves)
· 6061 Rim
· Forged 6000-series hubs
· DT Aero bladed Stainless steel spokes, 16 front, 20 rear
· Tubeless ready tyre well
· Single handed wheel release
· Sealed hub bearings
· 21mm wide rim
· 1595g per pair
£450 RRP
A picture of them on my bike:
Design
First of all, I love bladed spokes. I understand they're harder to replace than standard ones, but they look simply awesome. The wheels have a 21mm rim width which helps with not only aerodynamics but with tyre performance. The design is fairly understated and looks a similar to Shimano Ultegra wheels, for example.
Performance
These wheels are fast. They feel similar in performance to Fulcrum Racing 1s - very stiff and responsive. I tried a sprint on them and it was scary compared to my old wheels! They accelerated super-fast. They are also very lively, skipping around on the road surface. I am not a big fan of this - I prefer a more stable feeling wheelset but the liveliness and stiffness adds an element of 'flickability' to the wheels, handy for avoiding those huge potholes!
Comfort is not as good as other wheelsets. I previously owned a set of P-SL1s, which were slightly more comfortable and stable but no where near as stiff or lightweight. I'm not saying these are uncomfortable, they just aren't as good as others.
Durability
I simply can't comment on this currently as I have only had the wheels for two rides. They seem well built though!
Overall
I love these wheels so far. Great performance and looks!
Yup, I was really bored...
Road - Dolan Preffisio
MTB - On-One Inbred
I have no idea what's going on here.
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The P-slo? Is that what Cav was using on the TT yesterday?
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Road - Dolan Preffisio
MTB - On-One Inbred
I have no idea what's going on here.0 -
Just about to give up on my P-SL0 wheels - too many broken spokes.
I have broken 5 spokes (one was actually a nipple) in 3000 miles. I just can't rely on them.
With only 16 spokes in the front wheel the distortion is around 8mm when a spoke goes. I have to slacken the brake calliper off to get home - and ride home slowly.
I have only riden on paved roads, albeit with potholes.
I weigh around 180 pounds and at 63 years old I hardly think I am pushing them hard.
When I bought the bike, with these wheels, I was assured they were strong enough for my uses and that they survived cobble stone sections of the T de F.
If anyone has any advice as to what I should switch to please let me know.0 -
akldb1@mac.com wrote:I weigh around 180 pounds and at 63 years old I hardly think I am pushing them hard.
180lbs using 16 spoke wheels lolI'm sorry you don't believe in miracles0 -
Chris Hoy weighs 204 pounds. BW is 151 pounds, not that much less and I bet he pushes his wheels a lot harder.
What happened to engineering safety factors? If you built a bridge with a safety margin of 20% you'd be in trouble.0 -
SloppySchleckonds wrote:akldb1@mac.com wrote:I weigh around 180 pounds and at 63 years old I hardly think I am pushing them hard.
180lbs using 16 spoke wheels lol
If they are not fit for purpose the retailer (a Giant rep.) should not have sold them to me.0 -
akldb1@mac.com wrote:Chris Hoy weighs 204 pounds. BW is 151 pounds, not that much less and I bet he pushes his wheels a lot harder.
What happened to engineering safety factors? If you built a bridge with a safety margin of 20% you'd be in trouble.
They use them for a few races, so their example isn't very useful. The manufacturers would like you to believe otherwise, obviously - underspoked wheels are just the result of them pushing on you what they can make cheaply (and that won't last long so you'll have to buy more). 16 spokes makes sense in a time trial (though even then, the aerodynamic benefit is incredibly small), but for everyday cycling, more is better. Get some 32 spoked handbuilts and be happy.0 -
SloppySchleckonds wrote:akldb1@mac.com wrote:I weigh around 180 pounds and at 63 years old I hardly think I am pushing them hard.
180lbs using 16 spoke wheels lol
it's a 16/20 my little vegan. it's a pretty standard combination these days.0 -
akldb1@mac.com wrote:Chris Hoy weighs 204 pounds.
Hoy spends most of his time on disks and 5-spoke carbons..0
