ninjanoir78

Hi, I would like to know your opinions about easton EA 90sl vs neuvation R28 sl5 or sl6, I can buy a brand new neuvation wheelset for about 300$ or easton 90sl (used- 600 miles) for 250$$

what do you think?? my weigh is 180lbs.

thanks

kenshinvt

Funny question, as I actually own both of these wheelsets (last year's EA90SLs and R28SL3s from 2 years ago).

If you can get the EA90SLs for $250 with low mileage and good condition, get those. I got mine for ~$400 though now they are seem harder to get new for under $550. The materials, bearings, and details on the wheels seem to be higher quality than the Neuvations. They also aesthetically look way better, IMO. The rear hub on the R28s can also be loud for the first 1500 miles or so. The EA90s also have preload adjustment dials on the hubs.

Don't get me wrong, I would buy neuvations again and likely will in the near future. However, so long as the E90s aren't more than say, $100 more than the neuvations, I'd pick them. Hands down if they were cheaper.

jbhowat

I'd also say that before buying Neuvation R28s, take a look at the Performance Forte Titan. You can grab that wheelset for $150 on sale all the time, plus Performance has a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee - hard to beat. If something happens with your wheels and you are not satisfied, bring them back and get your money back. Neuvation isn't big enough to offer that and deal with all of the people who change their mind, need money for bills, etc - but Performance honors that claim.

I mean, I'm all about supporting the smaller companies (obviously) and given the choice I would 1000 times go with Neuvation's product over Performance, but that should at least give you an idea of the true value and mark-up of those wheels. They are commonly available and Performance is making money selling and shipping them for $150 each.

sstorkel

I own a set of Easton EA90 SL wheels as well as as set of Neuvation M28 Aero2 wheels. The Neuvation wheels are a great value for the money, but I think the EA90 SLs are a much better wheel overall...

zerocool33

Rock the Eastons.

soma5

If the Eastons are used, then they probably have the old preload adjusters. You may find that you have to adjust the bearing preload once a week to get rid of side-to-side play. They claim to have the problem fixed on the 2010 models and have a spot fix for the older models. I got the spot fix and it increased the adjustment interval to 2 weeks. Not anything I'd recommend unless you like fiddling with this sort of thing.

merlin55

the easton wheels have a welded rim joint, much better than the Neuvations pinned joint. Just check the feel of the bearings, and check for even tension (pluck the spoke and listen to the sound...) and trueness

ravecage

Hey, did you end up making a decision? What other ways did you go about doing research?