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Old 03-12-10, 03:16 PM
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wheels which one??

hi, if you have a choice between dura ace wh7850-C50-CL and mavic cosmic carbone at the same price, about (990$) which one would be your choice??

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Mavic Cosmic!
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Dura Ace.
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I'd get two rather than one wheel.
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but the dura ace is lighter than cosmic and probably with better hub no ??
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Well there you go... although you didn't mention durability.

Tell you what, flip a coin.

If you could totally go either way, it doesn't matter; if you actually have a preference, you'll find out from your reaction to the result.
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could you say why?? why mavic, why dura ace... thanks
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The Mavic is not in the same class as the Dura Ace. The Dura Ace's hubs are better - especially the rear hub- and the Mavic does not have structural carbon, just fairing.

I'll pick the Dura Ace C50 clinchers over the Mavic Cosmic Carbone any day.

YMMV.

And at $990 for the Shimanos, that is an effing great price. The cheapest I have seen them is about $1200.

Could you be kind enough to PM me where you found that price? Thanks

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