Williams Cross Tubulars - any reviews?

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Permalink Reply by Britton Kusiak on November 4, 2009 at 8:29am

No personal experience with the Williams. They are 28/24 (higher spoke count than most) with straight gauge spokes. They are around 1670 grams. A bit heavier but stronger than neuvation.

Neuvation has a set for $390 that weigh in around 1400 grams. I've seen a few sets out at races and they have held up fine, though 20/24 hole is not a lot of spokes if you are a heavier rider.


I've been building 32h velocity hubs to vista cruiser rims. The rim is wider and and very strong, plus with 32 spokes they are bomb proof. I use sapim laser or dt revolution db spokes, 2.0/1.5 and they weigh in at 1380 grams and cost $320.


Just remember you'll probably be spending almost another $200 on good tires and glue.

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Permalink Reply by Cameron Marshall on November 4, 2009 at 9:37am

I wrote a blog post about these. No personal experience with the Williams, but I have some of the Neuvations and they are nice.

Also, CX Magazine wrote about a set available for $220.

Like Britton said, good tires are gonna cost you at least another $200, so be ready

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Permalink Reply by Emil on November 11, 2009 at 11:46am

I'm very happy with the Williams. I have several pair for road riding and like them as well. GREAT customer service, a crash replacement policy, give them a call!

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Permalink Reply by Chris Fuller on November 15, 2009 at 6:47pm

cxfever.com has a complete review - I know the guy and he had them at the races this weekend.

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Permalink Reply by andrew on November 16, 2009 at 1:59am

we've been very happy with them - very strong, not the lightest, but affordable and true-able.

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