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 Shimano 105 Wheelset (R550)
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Shimano 105 Wheelset (R550)
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Average Rating: 4 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 15
RRP: £130
Year: 2005

Description:
  • Aerodynamic 24 mm profile anodised rim.
  • Supplied with Q/R skewer.
  • Compatible with 8, 9, and 10-speed systems.
  • Weight: 1052g (rear), 793g (front).
  • Chrome plate bladed spokes, 16 front, 20 rear.

    •  ARTICLES
     
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     REVIEWS
     
    Here's how members rate this product: (15 votes)
    Overall
     
    		72%
    Performance
     
    		76%
    Reliability
     
    		64%
    Value
     
    		76%
    1 to 5 summaries of 15 reviews. (See all)

    CARETAKER 28/2/2008
    CRACKING WHEELS FOR THE PRICE RANGE
    Overall
     
    		Full review

    Doug Morley 21/5/2007
    EXCELLENT WHEELSET
    Overall
     
    		Full review
    Danny Jones 6/7/2004
    GOOD, STRONG FAST WHEELS
    Overall
     
    		Full review
    Brian Phillips 27/9/2003
    BARGAIN UPGRADE & SPEED ON THE CHEAP
    Overall
     
    		Full review
    Raggy (Neil Wragg) 31/3/2004
    STRONG AND COMFORTABLE OR IS THAT FLEXY?
    Overall
     
    		Full review
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     DISCUSSIONS
     
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    Shimano 105 (R550) Wheels
    Quick Question By Richard Reade
    Topic: Bits    		7407
    19/11/05 13:36
     View the last post in this thread
    by Andrew Woods
    Shimano R550 rear wheel
    By Paul Stewart 3
    Topic: Bits    		8289
    04/09/05 21:27
     View the last post in this thread
    by rod perez
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