HELP: Mavic R-SYS Premium Wheels

[brownm68]

Hello,

I'm considering purchasing a pair of Mavic R-SYS Premium Wheels from a fellow forumite here. These are the post recall versions. Can someone that own/ridden give me some feedback? The asking price is good. Just want to know if the wheelset is good. Thank you n advance for your help

[Jeff N.]

My experience was less than positive. Sold them after one ride. Ate a coupla hundred in the process. Jeff N.

[AngryScientist]

i have no experience with them, but IMO - they should have changed the name after the recall. the name r-sys will always be synonymous with "death wheels" in my mind. probably not based in fact, but perception is a powerful thing either way.

[Bruce K]

The bike I rented in Boulder for last year's Road to Victory had a set on it.

I did 2 rides totalling about 120 miles. Climbed Left-Hand Canyon and descended at about 35-40 mph.

They seemed solid enough and rolled decently.

Not my favorite wheel and I don't feel the "need" for a set.

BK

[brownm68]

Thank you to everyone for your feedback. It's much appreciated:)

[Nooch]

my issue with them are the carbon spokes -- if someone crosses wheels with you (and you stay upright) you're cracking them. Guy I ride with was using em, had someone rub up on his rear wheel, NDS, and about 4-6 spokes had cracks in em. The spokes didn't explode, and he finished the ride and got back to the shop, but they were soon on the chopping block.

[Liv2RideHard]

One of the guys in our group cracked one last weekend. Didn't hit anything, no trauma to the wheel as far as we know.