Excellent wheels

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Fantastic wheel set. Stiff, quick to speed. I prefer Vittoria Corsa tires and the graphene 2.0 were a very tight fit. If you get the disc version you will need the XT outside notched lock ring. After several rides I can think of nothing bad to say about these.

Kevin Phelps

Big difference

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

First set of carbon wheels; first set of wheels deeper than 25mm. Rode up Emigration Canyon today, 11.5 miles from my house to Little Mountain Pass, and rode 3:20 faster than two weeks ago on stock wheels/tires (same time of day; same wind conditions). 2019 Specialized Roubaix. I have these set up as tubeless with 28mm Continental GP5000TL's. At 65 PSI, the ride is so much smoother than stock 28mm Specialized tires at 85 psi. I couldn't be happier with this purchase. This takes "value" carbon wheels to a whole other level. Hundreds less than other respected brander wheels like Hunt.

Jason C.

Mercury “S”mooth 5’s

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

My first true set of carbon tubeless wheels and they have not disappointed. My Cervelo R3 looks like a machine ready to handle whatever the road lays in its path. Adding Conti GP 5000’s to the mix makes it even better. If in the market for a decently priced wheelset - look no further! Mercury S5 is it!

Nije James

Great Product!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I bought these wheels for my Trek Mondane. For reference, I am 6’1” 195. The rims felt really solid when sprinting and held their own. This is a solid overall wheel that does everything well from climbing to aerodynamics. I highly recommend these wheels.

Paul Thomas

What are the recommended tire widths for this rim for a tubeless set up? Please comment on tire brands as it seems different tires brands can have different measured widths at the same stated widths.

Akil M.

Impressive wheels!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I bought these about 10 months ago and have put over 1800 miles on these with no issues. Have been running 25c tires on them and they've been great. I haven't had to true them at all. Super smooth hubset.

Patrick H.

Nice!

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Just upgraded my Cervelo S-Series to these wheels and I’m loving them. Increase my pr time on my daily route. Lightweight and sturdy. They handle cross winds very well. Great deal on these.

Peter T.

Go to Gravel wheels

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

After reading the other reviews I decided to grab a set for my Moots Route 45. The subtle graphics "caught my eye" as I am a no frills type of guy. The performance is what I am most impressed with. They are handbuilt in the US, smooth bearings even after I have ridden it in some slop and have a great ride feel about them. Weighing 195 pounds I tend to flex most wheels, but the S5's seem to have the ride feel and performance balance figured out. Tubeless set up was easy with my Gravel King SK's. All in all, I am pleased with the wheels and would buy them again.

Nicholas

Great all around carbon wheelset!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

With nearly 6k miles, I am very happy with my S5’s. I’m 200 pounds, along with road miles I ride some loose gravel, and they hold up well. The wheels remain true and show no signs of problems. The hubs roll smooth. At the sale price, I might get a set for my girlfriends bike. Very impressive for a great price. Nothing beats hand built wheels.

Vann S.

Suitable for CX and Gravel riding?

Mikey B

Excellent wheels!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I waited to write this review to see how the wheels perform. Having over 2k miles, I can say that I love these wheels! Excellent all around wheelset! Plus they’re hand made in UT. The hubs are awesome and roll forever. Running Michelin Pro 28c tires on them and they feel great.

Tyler C.

Great deal!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I’ve been looking for a new set of carbon wheels for my Ridley that wasn't going to break the bank and I found these. For a deep depth rim, it handled wind gusts well and maintained speed with the aerodynamic profile. Paired with Conti 5000 28's, they felt great handling rough roads and cornered great, and a good all around wheel. This is a solid wheelset that does everything well from climbing to aerodynamics. Two thumbs up.

Michael West

Wow!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Very happy with this carbon wheelset as an upgrade to my factory wheels. These S5’s are very light and extremely durable. Full season on them with no issues. Straight as the first day I pulled them out of the box. Highly recommend.

Andrew C.

What’s the widest tire I could put in these rims?

Matthew S.

Full carbon wheelset!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I’m a heavier rider at 215 pounds and these have held up to some hard riding. Running Michelin 28c tires on them and the ride good. So far just over a 1000 miles on them and no issues. Great, quality all around wheelset.

Richard Moore

Are these wheels Competitive Cyclists house brand?

Forrest R.

Smooth, Fast and a Great price.

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I’ve had these wheels for 6 months with over 1400 miles with no problems. . They are lightweight, extremely stable, and aerodynamic.. They cut through the air nicely, and crosswinds do not have much effect. Very smooth hubs. Highly recommend.

Michael Robertson

Nice job Mercury!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

The S5's are a perfect depth for me. I am a lighter rider, so am highly susceptible to any sort of winds and ride mostly on or near the Monterey coast where it is always windy.

Mary

I was wondering, does anyone know if these are adaptable to QR axles? I have a Cannondale caad12. If so what parts would I need? thanks!

Zach Tidmore

Fast!

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

For the first ride, I threw them in my "go to" bike (Tarmac) and rode my regular Tuesday night 30 mile group ride. I immediately noticed a difference in cornering and out of the saddle sprints. They track nicely and didn't notice any lateral flex. Second ride would be a century where at the end of the ride I didn't feel beat up and felt better than I usually do after a century. They handled nicely even with some severe cross winds. My third ride will be over the labor day weekend where I will be riding 3 days in a row for 200 miles. The route has over 5K feet of climbing, so am anxious to see how they perform in the hills.

Mark Steiner