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They do look rad and they are pretty nice to ride. I've spoken to a few people who've had problems (lockring and axle) with theirs and been frustrated with Mavics not so helpful instructions. I never had a problem with the lockring but I did have a problem with my front wheel: the track nuts are on the large side and wouldn't fit nicely in my carbon dropouts (Easton ec 90sl). Just to be annoying, the thread on the axle isn't normal so you can't just swap out the bolts. I had to turn the track nuts the wrong way so the burred washer was facing out, which looks stupid. There must be an alternative to Mavics out there with standard hubs that need standard tools and standard spokes - I'd pick them. (Had some Pauls on Stans Alpha 340s for about 6 months now, pricey but great wheels.)