SRAM S60 wheels review

SRAM, £1,000 deep-section carbon wheel test
Cycling Weekly Verdict

The SRAMs and Mavics may be getting a lot of direct comparison here but it's for good reason. They are similar in weight, feel and cost - and the end result is incredibly similar-feeling wheels. The French may have hub quality and looks on their side, but the aero performance of the SRAM wheels is unquestionably better. Lab test results>>

Reasons to buy
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    Aerodynamic performance

Reasons to avoid
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    Weightier than some rivals

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    Seal squeal

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Despite being launched three years ago now, The S series of wheels from SRAM is still pretty near the top of the aerodynamic tree at this price point.

It came out of Zipp's Flashpoint series of wheels - developed to offer aero wheels at lower price points - and the S60 we have in this test is the mid-depth model (60mm) aimed at all-round use.

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