Is there any difference between the 2005 and 2004 versions?
Nytro is having them on sale for $800, so I assume they are selling the 04 version.
And reviews from someone who rides/rode them?
Thanks
I was looking around on the web today and came across a sight selling Tillium SS wheelsets for $449 if I remember right and the PBO versions for $800 or so. Bookmarked it at work but I can post it monday if you’re interested. My girlfriend has the spinergy PBO spoke road wheels and loves them but I haven’t tried Tilliums.
A review I wrote: http://www.timetrial.org/stealth.htm 2005 Spinergy Stealth Carbon SS Wheels
The Stealth Carbon SS is Spinergy’s answer to a high performance-lower cost carbon wheel alternative.
Designed to be a cost effective training and racing high-end carbon wheelset, this new wheel is relatively unknown in comparison to models by Zipp, Reynolds, Bontrager, Mavic and HED.
Although Spinergy does not sponsor riders in the Tour de France to race on this wheel, you can be assured that the performance is top-notch. Spinergy keeps it’s marketing and advertising costs low in order to pass the savings onto the everyday rider.
This wheelset is hundreds of dollars cheaper than other carbon wheels in it’s class, yet it has all the bells and whistles of a top-notch racing wheelset.
I found it strong enough to be used every day for training yet light enough for the hilliest of courses. With a 43mm rim height, the wheelset can be used in higher wind conditions without the concern of crosswind handling. In addition to time trials and triathlon, these wheels can also double as road racing and criterium wheels, and they are even durable enough for cyclocross racing.
Rims: Stealth Carbon is an exclusive material design for Spinergy. Stealth rims have changed for 2005 to a all black finish. The rim has a 43mm aero section with a black anodized step to protect the carbon against brake pad mis-adjustment. The Stealth’s carbon rims are completely foam filled.
Hubs: Custom US made alloy freehub system with vacuum seal. CNC machined hubs, with sealed cartridge bearings for minimal rolling resistance.
Spokes: Black bladed stainless steel aero spokes - 16 front/20 rear lower spoke count for increased aerodynamics.
Weight: Only 1699g per set (700c clincher). This weight includes the foam filled core and internal nipples, which are more aerodynamic than external nipples.
Sizes: 700c and 650c clincher.
**Comparison between:** **Stealth SS** **Zipp 404 cl.** Price (MSRP) $800 $1350 Weight (700c) 1699 1630 Spokes, front 16 bladed SS 18 bladed SS Spokes, rear 20 bladed SS 24 bladed SS Nipples Internal External Hub design CNC machined CNC machined Bearings Sealed Sealed Freehub Campy/Shimano Campy/Shimano Rim color Titanium weave Black weave Carbon construction Hand laid Hand laid Rim core Foam filled Hollow Brake surface Machined Machined Rim Height 45mm 58mm Warranty 1 year 1 year
Benefits of the Stealth Carbon SS over the Zipp 404 clincher:
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Increased aerodynamics from lower spoke count and internal nipples.
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Improved aesthetics, stiffness, durability and safety with the addition of a foam filled core (the Stealth SS is 69 gms heavier than Zipp 404).
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Easier to handle in crosswinds (for lighter riders) due to lower rim height. The lower rim height allows the Stealth SS to double as road, crit and cyclocross racing wheels.
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$550 less expensive than the 404’s with high quality Spinergy skewers included.
You can learn more about the Stealth Carbon SS at Spinergy.com.
“wheelsets for $449”
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Sorry…Spinergy has left a sour taste in my mouth ever since I crashed doing over 50kph due to the Rev-x hub collapsing. All they had to do was replace the wheels and I would have been happy tending my wounds but instead they insisted that I would have to pay their wholesale price to replace the wheels - odd that their wholesale price was higher than the LBS.
It seems to me like Spinergy’s prices are dropping all over the place. They seem to be sponsoring or providing deals to any team they can find. Maybe these wheels are good. I dunno. Maybe Spinergy is reaping the rewards of years of their “customer service.”
will look for the site monday and put the link up. They area a overstock outdoor equipment company and had some scary cheap deals on some other stuff. But the stealths were $4?? which is a great deal. If I didn’t live in Hawaii where shipping would kill I’d order a few pairs and ebay them…
I apologize for not directly answering you question, but was in a position to buy a set of the tilium SS wheels. I spent a good amount of time reviewing feedback on the internet. While anecdotal, such research lead to the purchase of a set of Alps instead.
Maybe they are doing better now, both quality and customer service, but I guess the money savings were not worth the risks to me.