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by AlanNewton on February 1, 2001
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Looking for some info. Interested in buying some race wheels. Been looking at a pair of used mavic cosmics, probably 1997 model. Owner is asking 275.00. Is this too much for wheels this old? any advice on the product would be helpful.
Thanks, Alan
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by Apple314 on February 1, 2001
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Almost exactly one year ago, I purchased a pair of great looking used 1998 Cosmic with used Continental clinchers for $200. Do your wheels come with an 8 or 9 speed cassette, and if so, is it the same as your current bike's specs? I exchanged my Ultegra nine speed cassette with the old eight speed Ti on the Cosmic, and the wheels ride great. No matter what, I wouldn't pay that much for those wheels. $150 at most, less if looking used.
Also, why don't you look at the Nashbar or Performance catalogs or websites? They have new wheels on sale for as little as ~100-150 dollars more than what that person's asking. These wheels may even be lighter, making up for the deep dish aero advantage, plus they'll be unused.
Peace, love and smooth riding!
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by OranguDan on February 2, 2001
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Apple314 writes:
>Also, why don't you look at the Nashbar or >Performance catalogs or websites? They have new >wheels on sale for as little as ~100-150 dollars more >than what that person's asking. These wheels may even >be lighter, making up for the deep dish aero >advantage, plus they'll be unused.
>Peace, love and smooth riding!
I'll admit Mavic Cosmics are a bit heavy, and that $275 is probably a bit steep for a used set - but comparing the typical box rimmed Performance or Nashbar wheelset that runs $100-$150 more (I guess you're talking about Heliums, Cosmic Expert, or one of the house brand wheels, etc..) to a Mavic Cosmic is just nuts. The Mavic Cosmic (deep dish rim) is one of the fastest wheels aero wise you can put on a bike, and however much lighter you think those wheels from Nashbar/Performance may be - it absolutely positively does NOT make up for the deep dish aero advantage on the Mavics.
The guys running Mavic Heliums or WHATEVER light, non-aero wheels on a tri bike thinking they are faster aren't. Even if the aero wheels makes the bike 5 pounds heavier (they don't..it's much less) - the bike with the aero wheels is still faster, and the rider on it goes faster at whatever power output they produce over any course that's not directly uphill the whole way.
You are almost always better off with more aero equipment than lighter equipment in any duathlon/triathlon. Even in a draft legal event, you're better off with the aero equipment.
Anyway, if looking for used wheels, try:
http://www.roadbikereview.com
tons of different wheels there along with anything else used you can think about.
Dan
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