'ACCEPT no substitute' could be the motto of those professional bike racers lucky enough to be favoured with a pair of ADA composite wheels. The list of users reads like some kind of 'who's who' of the peloton., and would assuredly be even longer were the wonder hoops made in greater numbers. Bjarne Riis couldn't be parted from his during '96 Tour, Johan Museeuw tried them for the '96 World's and Jan Ullrich acquired a pair for the remainder of the '97 Tour following his crushing ride to Arcalis. Production runs at about a pair per week, and there are lots of top riders out there begging for a pair. ADA wheels are the last word in cycling exotica, and not just because of their price. How does 970g sound? Per pair, that is. Strengths: Lightweight 970g, per pair. Very strong wheel and stiff stem from the combination of deep, stiff rim and highy tensioned spokes. Carbon-fiber and Kelvar composite No nipples, no rivets Kevlar 'bootlace' spokes Weaknesses: Very Expensive - but worth every dollar! Price = $3,100.00