Well, I’ve read all the reviews and even the web site with all of the near fatel crashes caused by Spinergy Rev-x’s and I’m still going to take a chance. I just purchased a set from ebay at a very reasonable price but I have a question; How do you attach a magnet for use with a bike computer? I’m thinking maybe just glue it on but I’m also thinking someone on this site has already invented the wheel (no pun intended) and can tell me what they did. Also any other general maintenence tips unique to these wheels would also be helpful (I already know about checking the spokes for cracks before every ride). One other question, the set I purchased come with the I-beam; what is the “I beam” and what does it do? Also, are the hubs on these wheels of a decent quality? I have heard they are maintenence free and that servicing them can be difficult. Again, any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks for the help everyone and good luck on the race course.
Hmmm…I just sold a set on eBay…
Anyway, my $0.02 - I never had a problem with my Rev-X and raced them with what I like to believe were positive results (a 5:30 bike split). I never had rim or hub problems - I thought they were great.
As for the magnet, I glue mine on using a sealant (like a latex or silicone sealant one would use in bathroom joints) plus one zipp tie. However, I know that there are some magnets out there designed to be applied to carbon wheels.
The I-beams are nice as they offer a bit more stability. I would recommend if you are a heavier rider.
i use an avocet 45tt computer, which utilizes a round magnet that fits over the axle at the wheel hub. i just stuck it on with 2 sided tape (the heavy duty thick spongey stuff, not the thin clear kind) and it hasn’t moved a millimeter.
… It’s been a while since I’ve ridden my Rev-X’s (specially since I got my X-Aero Lites), but what I remember about the I-beams is that they are primarily for heavier riders. Also, it helps to stabalize the wheels in sharp turns. What I remember (specially with the front wheel) is that the Rev-X’s have a tendancy to flex at a specific point of stress during a sharp and hard turn. When they flex, you get a mild dipping like feeling. It’s kind of unsettling the first time it happens but nothing that can’t be controlled. This dipping/flexing is more likely to occur if your a heavy rider (I’m only 160 lbs and never used them but felt the light dipping/flex when making a hard and sharp turn usually while lightly braking). It’s not a major concern (unless your a heavy rider), just something you need to get use to.
FWIW Joe
Put 3000 miles on a used pair I bought off Ebay. Didn’t use the Ibeam, barely noticed the sway on turns.
Bought a magnet with 2 sided tape–worked great.
Wrecked in 'em twice. Drove over them once (well, the frame they were attached to). Sanded the broken parts, kept using them.
That website–that dude’s psycho. There’s no “Canadian Institute for Bicycle Safety,” or whatever he cites…
–zee