Bontrager Aeolus Comp 5 Tlr Disc Road Wheel Review
Bontrager Aeolus comp v TLR
07-25-18, 03:08 PM
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Bontrager Aeolus comp 5 TLR
Does anyone have the Bontrager Aelous comp v TLR wheel set? I have been looking at these but deceit detect much for reviews on them. I can selection upwardly a pair for $600 out of a local bike shop. Annihilation similar you would recommend?
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Those wheels came on my 2018 Madone ix. To be honest, I was not impressed with them and sold them for $250 after three rides. They are heavy, flexy, with very slow appointment.
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The aura comp is the cheaper version of the aura five wheels(which are a chip more coin but much more than wheel for the extra dough) I have the bontrager aureola 5 for preparation and they are a tad heavy just flop poof stiff and reliable, I would recommend them all mean solar day long if you wann spend a flake more.
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Originally Posted past Noctilux.95 
Those wheels came on my 2018 Madone 9. To be honest, I was not impressed with them and sold them for $250 after three rides. They are heavy, flexy, with very tiresome engagement.
Are you sure about heavy? Theyre listed at 1600ish grams on treks website. For a $1200 50mm carbon wheelset that's not no name Chinese, that'south pretty calorie-free.
The rest makes a lot of sense though, because it's ridiculously inexpensive for what it delivers on paper. I've been looking at wheels in that category equally well just I guess I'll steer clear. SpinOnThese and Walker Brothers both seem like pretty decent alternatives. They're about the same on paper but I call up theyre made with better hubs and are stiffer.
EDIT: At $600 you're probably not going to observe anything as aero as those wheels, OP.
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Originally Posted by smashndash
Are you sure well-nigh heavy? Theyre listed at 1600ish grams on treks website. For a $1200 50mm carbon wheelset that'south not no name Chinese, that's pretty light.
The rest makes a lot of sense though, because it's ridiculously inexpensive for what it delivers on paper. I've been looking at wheels in that category also only I estimate I'll steer clear. SpinOnThese and Walker Brothers both seem like pretty decent alternatives. They're about the same on paper but I call back theyre made with better hubs and are stiffer.
EDIT: At $600 you lot're probably not going to notice anything as aero every bit those wheels, OP.
Y'all're looking at the Aeolus 5 Pro. The Comp is the aluminum bike with a carbon fairing, constitute here.
I own a pair of the Comp. For what yous're paying, they're not awful wheels. I'm eighty kilos, and can put out a decent sprint endeavour, and I've had no rubbing issues, and they've handled winds quite well. I've only had mine for since January, so only well-nigh 2k miles on them so far, but they've done everything I've asked of them. They are quite heavy though, over 1800 grams for the pair. If you live in a flat area, not a bad buy. If you ride a lot of hills, maybe save a fleck more and look at the Aeolus Pros; I ride with a number of guys who own either the Pro three or Pro v, and they're all quite happy so far besides
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Originally Posted past Wittyname
You're looking at the Aeolus 5 Pro. The Comp is the aluminum bicycle with a carbon fairing, plant hither.
I own a pair of the Comp. For what you're paying, they're non awful wheels. I'chiliad lxxx kilos, and can put out a decent sprint endeavor, and I've had no rubbing issues, and they've handled winds quite well. I've only had mine for since January, so just about 2k miles on them then far, simply they've done everything I've asked of them. They are quite heavy though, over 1800 grams for the pair. If you live in a flat expanse, not a bad buy. If you ride a lot of hills, possibly relieve a bit more and look at the Aeolus Pros; I ride with a number of guys who own either the Pro three or Pro 5, and they're all quite happy then far as well
Ah that makes me feel a lot better. Thanks for the clarification. I guess the $600 makes a lot more sense at present.
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For what information technology's worth, I don't regret buying mine. The price was right, and they practise the job for me.
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I accept the Aeolus Comp v TLR. As others accept said, they're a bit heavy but bombproof - which I suppose is to be expected from an aluminum wheel with a carbon fairing.
I've been very happy with this wheelset as a upgrade from the stock wheels (Shimano RS 11). They're a great everyday wheel, do not crave special brake pads, and I don't worry near them in long rides out on the boonies.
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Evidently someone had put a down payment on these and a set of new onyx hubs to be installed and then never came and picked them up. The shop owner ended up coming downward to $500. Then i picked them up.... The onyx free hub is whisper tranquillity which personally I dear. Also I am 225 lbs / 102 kilos and bontragers wheels have no weight restrictions.
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Originally Posted by Rock71
Evidently someone had put a down payment on these and a set of new onyx hubs to be installed and then never came and picked them up. The shop owner ended up coming down to $500. So i picked them up.... The onyx costless hub is whisper placidity which personally I dear. Also I am 225 lbs / 102 kilos and bontragers wheels have no weight restrictions.
I would say you picked up a deal? Personally, I accept the 2015 Shimano DA C50 which are slightly lighter I believe?
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