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Bontrager RXL wheelset reliability
I'm eyeing a pair of used but in very good condition Bontrager Race Lite RXL's (see image). Anyone have any long-term experience with these? I've heard wildly varying feedback on the different Bontrager wheelsets, from utter garbage, to short life span (Rolf liscensed paired spokes), to ok.
Would love to hear real world experience with these outside of the positive reviews from mags that spent a few days on them. Oh, and I'm 205 pounds, which could make a difference for stiffness and/or reliability! |
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I had a set of these quite some time ago and three other Bontrager wheels since — Paradigm Elite, Aeolus 35mm, and Aeolus Pro 51mm. All were fantastic wheels. Their performance and longevity was striking — better than my CK R45 to HED Belgium.
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The rear FHB are indeed DT Swiss internals and bomb proof.
I’ve put on lots of miles and not one issue and remains true. Not sure about weight but I’m much lighter than you but for me, they have been excellent aluminum wheels. I normally use these when doing urban riding with roads that are pretty crappy |
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Thanks for the replies, glowing reviews but I missed getting a near new set for $100 by the skin of my teeth. Bummer!
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That would have been a no brainer buy
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