Easton EA90 sl or Shim rs80 24 cl ????

[reznic]

So I've narrowed down my new wheelset search to:

EA90 for £425 or RS80 for £336

which is best value are the Easton's worth the extra?

Please suggest another wheelset if you think I'm way off! I ride a Kuota Korsa, most my riding is recreational involving lots of medium to long hilly stuff round the Lake District, UK. And occasional sportives! I weigh around 77 kg (170lbs)

Help much appreciated!

BTW im running R500's atm and get a fair bit of brake and rear mech rub when putting power down out the saddle, and sometimes in the saddle on climbs! So the stiffer the better!

[RJP Diver]

Faced with a similar choice, I went with the RS80's on my Cervelo R3 based on all of the reviews I'd read and the price difference. Plenty light for the hilly terrain I frequent. I'm 170lbs as well, and though I rarely jump on the pedals out of the saddle, they seem to be plenty stiff as well.

[Lick Skillet]

easy peasy - the Easton wheels are junk!

[reznic]

[QUOTE=RJP Diver;3822841]Faced with a similar choice, I went with the RS80's on my Cervelo R3 based on all of the reviews I'd read and the price difference. Plenty light for the hilly terrain I frequent. I'm 170lbs as well, and though I rarely jump on the pedals out of the saddle, they seem to be plenty stiff as well.



Thanks for the input, think im swayed that way now, but to make things more difficult just seen some ksyrium equipes for £269.95!!