For those that asked, here's a brief review of my initial impressions of the 06 Campy Eurus after only a single ride of 75 miles. Of course, I can't offer a real review until i've put them through a few months of riding.

Not surprisingly, they feel really similar to the old Eurus (duh). The reason I like these wheels is because of their feel in corners and because I prefer a wheel with a little road feedback. Some would say that these wheels are too harsh, i'm sure, but that's just my taste so they're prefect for me. Whenever I hear someone give a review like "they spin up all day" when they're describing their wheels I really have no idea what that means. For me, every day is not static and I feel and climb differently from day to day on the same wheelset and on the same climbs. There's no way I could tell anyone that such and such a wheelset is significantly faster or "spins up" faster then another. That being said, they "spin up" just like most of the other wheels i've ridden - fast on a day when i'm feeling good and sluggish if i'm not. ; )

Anyway, beyond the pure subjectiveness of how a wheel climbs, what I can say with certainty is that they are extremely stiff. Out of the saddle efforts and sprints are very, very good on this wheelset. When you get up to mash, you really do have zero flex and it's a noticeable difference between these and, let's say, some FSA RD400s or AM 350s.

Additionally, they descend terrifically and feel very, very stable at speed compared to the wheelsets I was using prior. They really do feel "dialed in", but of course, this is after just one test ride.

On Saturday, one of my teammates borrowed the front wheel only of another teammate, trading out a Kysirium SSL for a Cosmic Carbone. After only 10 miles on the flats he proclaimed "I can feel it... the Cosmic Carbones are WAY faster." Hmmmm. I don't buy that at all, and it's funny how ride quality and road feedback can give you the impression that a wheel is performing differently then it really is. Mind you, this was an LSD ride so it's not like we were even hammering at 30mph where an aero wheel MAY get you less then a mph of speed difference.

Anyway, I just mention this because most wheels are really, really similar and the differences are mostly impreceiveable. However, the reason one should buy the Eurus if they're in the market for new wheels is because they are bombproof, they offer no disadvantages, they look sweet, they're very stiff, and you happen to be the kind of rider who prefers a wheelset with a little bit of road feedback.

I hope this helps you if you were considering buying this wheelset.

Nice review G-Nome. I look forward to hearing more as you rack up the miles. Out of curiosity, do you have the silver or blacks? I was thinking of selling my 05 silver Eurus for some 06 black ones for purely cosmetic reasons. I like them and it's good to hear they ride similarly - maybe a little stiffer.

Post of a pic of you bike with the new wheels!

If you sell your '05 Eurus, and it's Campagnolo-compatible, let me know how much you want for 'em. Some silver Campy wheels would be just the trick on my ride.

HGN: How long did it take for you to recieve the wheels from 11speed.com from the time you ordered? Thanks!

Nice review G-Nome. I look forward to hearing more as you rack up the miles. Out of curiosity, do you have the silver or blacks? I was thinking of selling my 05 silver Eurus for some 06 black ones for purely cosmetic reasons. I like them and it's good to hear they ride similarly - maybe a little stiffer.

Post of a pic of you bike with the new wheels!

Mine are silver. My old Eurus are black. They both look great though in the 06 version IMO.

HGN: How long did it take for you to recieve the wheels from 11speed.com from the time you ordered? Thanks!

About 10 days from ordering I believe.

Thanks for the review. What style of rider you are and are you a bigger rider? Can you compare them to ksyriums? (sl2 or ssc sl etc) Can you feel a noticeable difference in stiffness compared to the older eurus or do they feel similar? You say they ride similar but I would think they would ride stiffer and maybe harsh as well vs the 05 eurus. However I'm fine with my ksyriums but was looking into other prebuilts with similar bombproof durability.

Anyways we all know its very subjective and to each his own. Thanks again for sharing with us here.

About 10 days from ordering I believe.

Are you in North America? If you don't mind me asking, what did shipping run you?

Are you in North America? If you don't mind me asking, what did shipping run you?

I'm in San Francisco, CA. Shipping was $48 and that included two wheelbags, two cassettes, some waterbottle cages, and two waterbottles.

Thanks for the review. What style of rider you are and are you a bigger rider? Can you compare them to ksyriums? (sl2 or ssc sl etc) Can you feel a noticeable difference in stiffness compared to the older eurus or do they feel similar? You say they ride similar but I would think they would ride stiffer and maybe harsh as well vs the 05 eurus. However I'm fine with my ksyriums but was looking into other prebuilts with similar bombproof durability.

Anyways we all know its very subjective and to each his own. Thanks again for sharing with us here.

It's been years since i've ridden on Kysiriums so it's unfair for me to make the comparison, but i'd guess they're similar. Compared to my 02 Eurus, they feel different and also a little bit stiffer, however, it's not really noticeable. Sapim CX-Rays are pretty stiff as well afterall. I weigh 145lbs and I race. I have yet to find a set of wheels that I thought were too harsh, but then again, I think tires, tire pressure, your saddle, and your riding style has more to do with it then the wheels. I'll most likely use the Eurus in the majority of my road races and a pair of Rolf Prima Vigors in crits, depending on the course. If i'm on a course where I think a breakaway might win it then i'd be tempted to go Rolf because of a slight aero advantage, but in truth, neither set of wheels will win or lose the race for me.

I'm guessing a few of you will buy these wheels from 11speed, so make sure and give your feedback here as well once you've ridden them. "Solid and light." Those are the two words that continue to come to my mind when I want to describe them.

speaking of 11speed, has anyone been able to actually communicate with them?

i asked where my wheels are, no response... been 15 days, not panicing just yet, but a response and tracking no. would be nice. My first order with them went well, and i recieved the order in 1 week !

if anyone knows how to contact them, it would help... sorry for the derailment, but since we're talking about them.... :p

UPDATE !

11speed came good ! my wheels arrived today on the 28th nov, the order was placed 24th Oct.

so a month and 4 days, but here nonetheless. Very impressed with the new ventos, review to follow shortly after i get these damn michellins on !


So to all you guys that wrote me asking about 11speed, well i think this was an odd occurance, my last order with them was shipped in a week... this order freaked me out a little because it was more expensive (i got other stuff with the wheels, the first order was something of a probe into an unkown company), but overall i recommend them. Nice packaging and very competitive.


Poor communication is a definate downside, but overall i would be lying if i said i wasn't happy.

Cheers,

joe

Hate to ask an obvious question though (especially for us taller/heavier guys), how much do you weigh?

I've been throwing the Eurus idea arround but was basically told "Go with the Nuetron or K's" - I'm 6'4 and 215 (though I race - not cycle race - at 190).

If they are that stiff, then 11speed here I come. :)