Easton EA70x vs. Ultegra to Reflex - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T12:43:06Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/easton-ea70x-vs-ultegra-to?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A36463&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for the advice. I thin…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-08-24:1198434:Comment:364632009-08-24T04:03:50.769ZJason Nargishttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JasonNargis
Thanks for the advice. I think you're both probably right: the Mavic/Ultegra set up seems like the way to go. Either way, I'm excited to experience some tubular love for the first time. Cheers.
Thanks for the advice. I think you're both probably right: the Mavic/Ultegra set up seems like the way to go. Either way, I'm excited to experience some tubular love for the first time. Cheers. I agree with Josh. At 200lbs…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-08-23:1198434:Comment:363992009-08-23T20:34:58.080ZEchappe Equipmenthttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/echappe
I agree with Josh. At 200lbs you'll have more assurance of a complete season, every race of getting through without wheel failure. My coach actually was riding easton wheels this year and the hubs on them were pretty disappointing. The Ultegra hubs are a lot better and serviceable.
I agree with Josh. At 200lbs you'll have more assurance of a complete season, every race of getting through without wheel failure. My coach actually was riding easton wheels this year and the hubs on them were pretty disappointing. The Ultegra hubs are a lot better and serviceable. I have nothing against the EA…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-08-22:1198434:Comment:363742009-08-22T18:01:14.159ZJoshhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JoshPatterson
I have nothing against the EA70X's, but at 200 pounds I think you would be better off going with the Reflex to Ultegra wheelset.<br />
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It's a tried and true setup with a higher spoke count, cup and cone bearings that are easy to adjust and repack, and spokes that are easier to find if you need to replace them — I believe the EA70X uses straight-pull Sapim spokes, but correct me if I'm wrong.
I have nothing against the EA70X's, but at 200 pounds I think you would be better off going with the Reflex to Ultegra wheelset.<br />
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It's a tried and true setup with a higher spoke count, cup and cone bearings that are easy to adjust and repack, and spokes that are easier to find if you need to replace them — I believe the EA70X uses straight-pull Sapim spokes, but correct me if I'm wrong.