Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - what type of wheelset is this

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walksroverrated
03-08-08, 03:35 AM
http://trackosaurusrex.com/pblog/images/TKFixedimg113-2.jpg


thanks!!

sp00ki
03-08-08, 06:10 AM
why is that guy dressed like an east LA gangster?
bonechilling
03-08-08, 06:53 AM
why is that guy dressed like an east LA gangster?

Because he's in Japan.

Anyway, to answer the OP's question, the front wheel looks like a Mavic Cosmic with a locking skewer. I don't think it's a Carbone, maybe someone else will know the exact type. The rear looks like a standard mid-section rim like an Aerohead. The hub is anyone's guess.

I'veGotABikeSyd
03-08-08, 11:28 AM
I think what you may be actually looking for is the fact that the wheels are just laced differently. What this means is that you could find a Mavic Cosmic and it would looking nothing like his front wheel. Find a rim you want and that have it radially laced and you will get what you are looking for. Just make sure you use a colored chain because the front wheel will collapse without its cosmic support.
SinVoz
03-08-08, 12:02 PM
why does he have a setback seatpost and then the seat moved all the way forward on it? kinda defeats the purpose doesnt it?
fixedup
03-08-08, 12:30 PM
Bent fork?
jdms mvp
03-08-08, 01:17 PM
Bent fork?

no
a b seize
03-08-08, 03:50 PM
i'm not sure why this one more than others, but that picture is pissing me off so much. i think it's the sunglasses and mash decal. looks like a fun bike though.
bcart1991
03-08-08, 04:26 PM
The front is a Mavic Cosmic Expert circa 1997. No clue what the rear is.

Those Mavics were strong as hell, I had a set or about 6 years.
Ex Pres
03-08-08, 07:55 PM
why is that guy dressed like an east LA gangster?

that passes for gangster dress these days? Might as well be wearing a dress.
frankstoneline
03-08-08, 11:50 PM
that passes for gangster dress these days? Might as well be wearing a dress.

its vato yo.
get with it.
K_phomma
03-08-08, 11:52 PM
Seat position is questionable..
j0e_bik3
03-09-08, 05:05 AM
why is that guy dressed like an east LA gangster?


dumb hakku-gin question :D (au-RAH!) :eek:


(sorry, I had a japanese nanny as a kid, and I'm still all screwed up!)
j0e_bik3
03-09-08, 05:06 AM
i'm not sure why this one more than others, but that picture is pissing me off so much. i think it's the sunglasses and mash decal. looks like a fun bike though.


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