So I've won this Set of 2007 Mavic Kysrium ES on Ebay - the wheels are in good shape but the rear hub has some cosmetic flaws. Apparently the original owner tried to clean the hub with chemical solution that removed the red paint. It's really a big deal to me. Just wondering if any of you guys would pay $450 for the wheelset. Here are the pictures.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v444/nismosr/IMG_7607.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v444/nismosr/IMG_7608.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v444/nismosr/IMG_7577.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v444/nismosr/IMG_7609.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v444/nismosr/IMG_7611.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v444/nismosr/IMG_7610.jpg

That isn't paint as far as I know, it is anodized. He most likely used a industrial strength degreaser which will remove anodizing off of aluminum.

I'm sure the wheels function fine but if you watch the sales you can find them new for around $625. IMO for a pair of used wheels for that price they should be in near perfect condition.

Bad deal then ? Although I see Older Kysrium SSC SL still goes to like $400.

Since you already have them, consider it a good deal, ride them and move on.

Its an ok deal. I wouldn't worry about it too much and just ride the crap out of the wheels.

didnt the seller post pics or expand on the cosmetic flaws of the wheels during the auction?

I wouldn't ride Ksyriums unless I was getting paid to do it, but that wasn't your question.

If the seller cleaned the wheels up after the auction, it's his problem. He should either take them back or negotiate a price you are happy with.

If they were in crappy condition all along, well then, yes, you paid too much. It also speaks volumes as to what the wheels will look like after more use. Oh well, live and learn. Most of us are guilty...

I just bought a new set for $600 and, from you pictures, it looks like there are only small, cosmetic defects--functionally equivalent to my wheels. So, I say, EXCELLENT DEAL.

I confess to buying a new tubular set of ES's on performancebike this week for around $520 with the 20% off coupon.
I will ride them for a year and sell them on ebay for close to what I paid. Not too bad.

I confess to buying a new tubular set of ES's on performancebike this week for around $520 with the 20% off coupon.
I will ride them for a year and sell them on ebay for close to what I paid. Not too bad.
Same here , they came in today . Putting a pair of Vittoria Corsa Evo Cx Tubulars on them.

me three i put conti sprinters on my using tufo tape. i think mine came out closer to 530$

I think it's a lousy deal, personally, but then having put some miles on Ksyrium ES test wheels, I was anything but impressed. I can think of at least 20 or so other tubulars that I'd use before I'd buy Ksyrium tubies. They're like the anti-tubie.

The ES tubulars for that price still came in a lot cheaper than the favorite custom build on this forum - WI hubs, CX Ray spokes, Escape or Reflex rim. The resale value on the ES's will be way higher too. Having never ridden them, I thought- why not try them out and resell them later?

Thanks for the Input . yes they are staying on my Brother's bike .. They are clinchers btw.

They are my brother wheelset here you go.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v444/nismosr/IMG_7685.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v444/nismosr/IMG_7693.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v444/nismosr/IMG_7688.jpg

i'm not trying to be a jerk but I believe the front wheel is on backwards ( i don't know if it matters performance wise). I believe is should look more like this
http://i13.tinypic.com/8gdzlt5.jpg

And all his time i never though about putting both red spokes on the same side of my clincher or tubular set , i just was making sure the front clincher tire is rotating the right way :)

i'm not trying to be a jerk but I believe the front wheel is on backwards ( i don't know if it matters performance wise). I believe is should look more like this
http://i13.tinypic.com/8gdzlt5.jpg

I noticed some of the ES pictures too both red spokes are on the same side .. well I'll let him know . Thank you

I love Mavic Ksyrium ES's!!!!!
[Although I confess to never having ridden them]
I sold my ES tubulars for $715 on ebay. With the 10% credit at Performance form the buy, the 20% off at purchase- I made a quick $230.