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Easton EA50 Aero Road Wheel - Rear

    Easton EA50 Aero Road Wheel - Rear

    • $264.00
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    Economical, versatile and hand-built, the Easton EA50 Aero rear wheel offers solid performance for training, loaded touring or even cyclocross.

    • Sleek 30mm-deep aluminum rim offers good aerodynamics and strength; external rim width is 19mm
    • Bladed, J-bend stainless steel spokes are laced 2-cross on the drive side, radially on the non-drive side; alloy nipples secure spokes
    • Alloy cassette body is compatible with Shimano 9- and 10-speed and SRAM systems
    • Machined brake surface offers enhanced braking performance; wear indicator allows safe detection of a worn rim
    • Quick-release skewer included; 130mm axle spacing
    • Please note: the Easton EA50 Aero rear wheel does not come with rim tape (sold separately)

    Please note: Easton products can only be shipped to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

    Please note: Easton products can only be shipped to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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    Easton EA50 Aero Road Wheel - Rear Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Road cycling
    700c
    Rear wheel
    No
    24
    Aluminum
    998 grams
    Wheel size
    Wheel type
    Tubeless compatible
    Rear spoke count
    Wheel material(s)
    Weight

    Easton EA50 Aero Road Wheel - Rear Customer Reviews

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    Easton EA50 Aero Road Wheel - Rear
     
    4.0

    (based on 6 reviews)

    83%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Ready to ride (6)
    • Even tension (5)
    • Well built / quality (4)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Serious racing/training (4)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Avid cyclist (3)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (6)

      Reviewed by 6 customers

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      Feb

      13

      2013

       
      4.0

      Love these wheels

      By kvnsims

      from Philadelphia, PA

      About Me Commuter

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      Pros

      • Even Tension
      • Lightweight
      • Looks Good
      • Ready to Ride

      Cons

      • None

      Best Uses

      • Commuting
      • Serious Racing/Training

      Comments about Easton EA50 Aero Road Wheel - Rear:

      they match the bike, they ride smooth. only thing is cross wind will kill you

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Jul

      26

      2012

       
      2.0

      Quality issues

      By Velo Pug

      from Madison, NJ

      About Me Avid Cyclist

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      Pros

      • Even Tension
      • Ready to Ride

      Cons

      • Poor Craftsmanship
      • Weak Material

      Best Uses

      • Serious Racing/Training

      Comments about Easton EA50 Aero Road Wheel - Rear:

      Everything the other reviews say is correct. They ride nicely, are true out of the box, etc. I'll even add they look pretty nice on a bike. I'm on my second EA50. With the first, I broke the rear axle after on 800 miles. Now with the second I broke a spoke at 500 miles. Annoying. I realize these are low cost wheels, but so are my Fulcrum Racing 7s and nothing has broken on them after 4,000 miles.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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      Jul

      13

      2012

       
      5.0

      One of the best under $500.

      By Tri Joe

      from Oaklyn, NJ

      About Me Competitive Cyclist

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      Pros

      • Aero
      • Fast
      • Great Hubs
      • Ready to Ride
      • Strong Material and Construction
      • Versatile

      Cons

      • heavy

      Best Uses

      • Serious Racing/Training
      • TTTriathlon

      Comments about Easton EA50 Aero Road Wheel - Rear:

      These are without a doubt the best training/racing wheel set a triathlete can buy for under $500. Many models over $500 don't even come close. The only disadvantage is weight. They are not for sprinting or climbing, but they do spin up quickly and roll very nice. Perfect for races and strong to take on daily training.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Jul

      4

      2012

       
      5.0

      Great wheel

      By Speedy13

      from Missouri

      About Me Avid Cyclist

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      Pros

      • Even Tension
      • Ready to Ride
      • Strong Material and Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Climbing
        • Commuting
        • Serious Racing/Training
        • Sprinting

        Comments about Easton EA50 Aero Road Wheel - Rear:

        I have about 4000 miles on these wheels all on public roads with no problems. They came out of the box true and ready to go.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jun

        29

        2012

         
        4.0

        Great wheels for the price

        By Drew56

        from Long Beach, CA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

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        Pros

        • Even Tension
        • Lightweight
        • Ready to Ride
        • Strong Material and Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Easton EA50 Aero Road Wheel - Rear:

            I bought these wheels based on a recommendation from a REI sales person who owned a pair. He even showed them on his bike while at the store. I'm glad I followed his advice. They are light weight and provide great coasting.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Apr

            25

            2011

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Good solid wheel

            By Phade

            from San Diego, CA

            About Me Avid Cyclist

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            Pros

            • Even Tension
            • Ready to Ride
            • Strong Material and Construction
            • Value
            • Versatile

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Training Long rides

              Comments about Easton EA50 Aero Road Wheel - Rear:

              These wheels came true out of the box. They're not the lightest wheels, but they're about a pound lighter than my stock Alex R500/Felt hub wheelset. It will be hard to find a better wheelset under $399.

              The only drawback is that tires are hard to mount (like the previous ea50 wheels). Best thing to do is to buy a bead jack lever and turn that 30 minute mounting job into a 30 second one. Your thumbs will be happy!

              Also, don't know why REI sells the front and rear separately when everyone else sells them as a wheelset.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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