elkootcho

I currently ride an 09 Fuji Roubaix Pro that came stock with ALX200 wheels (1980 grams per ALX website). Is it worth $200 to buy Easton EA50 (1710 grams).

This is primarily for commuting so I am running Gatorskins. Is this likely to be a change that I'll notice or are these 2 wheelsets basically the same?

Any other wheelset under $300 worth buying?

Thanks.

I_like_cereal

I am in the same situation. I looked at the EA50 and EA70. I like both, but the reviews I read are mixed. Not real sure I want to go there without some solid reviews.

I looked at ROL wheels. They seem to have a good following and strong, but somewhat suspect reviews. It seems that at the $300 dollar mark you either get crap or marginal crap. I have moved my ceiling price to $600 for commuter wheels just to broaden the field a little. Two LBSs in my area are stocking Mavic Open Pros with Ultegra. A set is prolly $500 or so. Them is good rims and hubs.

Mavic factory built runs into the problem of proprietary lacing patterns. You would have to send it to them for any spoke problems.

superflylondon

I have a set of EA50's, got them on a sweet deal from chainreactioncycles and there practically bomb proof. Great training wheels, no complaints so far.

JPH3

I own a set of EA50 and the wheels are great for the $.

$200 is definitely worth it for this set of wheels, plus 0.6 lbs is a noticeable difference.

Go for it! (and report back).

Elvo

Buy Neuvations for that price:
https://www.neuvationcycling.com/wheels.html

Beaker

I picked up a set of E70's with my new CAAD10 last year, and they're pretty nice wheels. They roll well, appear to be pretty robust and they look nice, too. FWIW I also ride a set of Williams system 19's (200g lighter, stiff, good climbing wheels) and my Open pro's w/crappy specialized hubs that came with my Roubaix. The EA70's are noticeably lighter/stiffer than the OP's.

Jay-W

For commuting just ride what you've got until they die.

Low and midpriced wheels are easily found online for low prices.

ILUVUK

this. ride them until they die and then get some neuvations.