Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - is this wheelset any good? alex DA28 laced to novatech hubs?

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imetazoa
09-10-07, 12:43 PM
I found this wheelset for $220 after shipping and what some opinions. I havent heard anything either of these rims or hubs. Thanks guys.



Alex DA28 Deep-V Track/Fixed Gear 700c Limited Edition wheelset...

* Hubs - Novatech High Flange Sealed Bearing Rear Flip-Flop Fixed/Fixed Silver 32h
* Spokes - DT Swiss Champion Silver 2.0mm
* Rims - Alex DA28 Deep-V Black 700c w/machined sidewalls and brake wear indicators 32h
* Lacing - 3x

9Rings
09-10-07, 01:40 PM
Try including the actual link if you want some more feedback.

I just got a set of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=170142012148&Category=58099

And I'm quite pleased with the purchase. $160 delivered.
baxtefer
09-10-07, 01:43 PM
you could do better for the price.

that parts in themselves are decent. but you could get a smiliar build for ~$100 less
check out the bicyclewheels.com mavic/formula builds or the wheelandsprocket deals

BTW: novatech hubs = dimension = nashbar

Tapeworm21
09-10-07, 03:05 PM
you could do better for the price.



+1. I will never buy another set of Alexrims. Wheelandsprocket.com has some good deals, along with other sites. Do some digging around, lots of vendors out there.
9Rings
09-10-07, 03:29 PM
you could do better for the price.

that parts in themselves are decent. but you could get a smiliar build for ~$100 less
check out the bicyclewheels.com mavic/formula builds or the wheelandsprocket deals

BTW: novatech hubs = dimension = nashbar

=Joytech
imetazoa
09-11-07, 09:09 AM
good to know. thank you!
anomaly
09-11-07, 11:21 AM
Formula to Mavic is the best/most cost effective combo out there
cs1
11-14-07, 12:25 PM
BTW: novatech hubs = dimension = nashbar

So, are the Novatech hubs any good?

Tim
jdms mvp
11-14-07, 12:35 PM
Formula to Mavic is the best/most cost effective combo out there

not best, but definately one of the most cost effective :)
thebigdeadwaltz
11-14-07, 12:37 PM
I have a wheelset with the Dimensions, and they've held up pretty well. But for that price you could save some $ and get a better wheelset if you got the Formulas to Mavic CXP22's.

http://wheelandsprocket.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=7103
jdms mvp
11-14-07, 12:44 PM
alex rims are fine, novatec is semi popular overseas because they continue to make 110mm hubs.
cc700
11-14-07, 01:14 PM
i have alex's on dimensions and they're strong, heavy, and durable. not bad, but i think that's still paying a bit too much. DA28's do look good though.
134k
11-14-07, 07:25 PM
Not trying to hijack this thread...but does anyone have any experience with the Mavic/Formula Tubular wheelset that The BikeBiz has?

http://www.thebikebiz.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TRK%2DWHL%2DTUB01
bonechilling
11-14-07, 07:32 PM
Not trying to hijack this thread...but does anyone have any experience with the Mavic/Formula Tubular wheelset that The BikeBiz has?

http://www.thebikebiz.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TRK%2DWHL%2DTUB01

I haven't seen them in person, but a few different online sellers have them, and I don't see how you could ever do better for that price. As with all these machine-built wheels, check the tension when you get them. Bicyclewheels.com is selling them with anodized rims, too.
134k
11-14-07, 07:41 PM
I haven't seen them in person, but a few different online sellers have them, and I don't see how you could ever do better for that price. As with all these machine-built wheels, check the tension when you get them. Bicyclewheels.com is selling them with anodized rims, too.

Awesome, thanks. I was solely going to buy the wheelset because of the quality/price combo..but now it seems like I have more choices. :D