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09-14-08, 06:42 PM
I know this subject has been somewhat beaten to death but I just wanted to get a blessing of sorts. I'm looking to build a semi (this snowballs real fast) low cost wheel set. The frame is a Bianchi Volpe (130mm dropout). Planning on doing light touring 25 to 30 Lbs of gear. I weigh 145 soaking wet. Here's what I've got so far.
Shimano Deore LX M580
Front $25.95
Rear $41.95
DT Competition DB 2.0 1.8 SS Spokes
Front and Rear $44.84
Rim Tape
2 Rolls $2.95
The above prices are are from cambriabike.com and shipping is $11.00.
I'm planning on using Sun-Ringle CR 18s from universalcycles (thanks Lamplight)
Front and Rear $58.00, shipping is $12.00
Grand total including shipping is $199.64. peterwhite wants about 215.00 w/o shipping for the same wheel set (i don't need the lifetime warranty. Id have to send them back anyway to get them fixed.)
Here's the drivetrain problem I have Suntour Mountech front and rear Ds that i was going to use for this build with a Sakae CR Triple. That is set up as a six speed. The hubs I'm getting are nine speed completable. Can I run this setup with no interference or will the nine speed interfere with the triple up front? Would the RD work with a nine speed chain. If it wont work can I run with that RD? The hubs pictured uses Hyperglide cassette I think. Planning on using friction shifters.
the other option is just buy a front hub, rims, spokes, tape and use the old 126mm Suntour hub w/ the freewheel and call it a day. I like things to match but I think this is snowballing like I said. Let me know what yall think.
There is also a pair of older XT Deores for $40.00 but they use Uniglide. The Only available cassettes for that I know of are at loosescrews.com for around $30.00. Some are on eBay as well.
AAAAHHHHH CONFUSION!!
Thanks in advance.
Christian
Shimano Deore LX M580
Front $25.95
Rear $41.95
DT Competition DB 2.0 1.8 SS Spokes
Front and Rear $44.84
Rim Tape
2 Rolls $2.95
The above prices are are from cambriabike.com and shipping is $11.00.
I'm planning on using Sun-Ringle CR 18s from universalcycles (thanks Lamplight)
Front and Rear $58.00, shipping is $12.00
Grand total including shipping is $199.64. peterwhite wants about 215.00 w/o shipping for the same wheel set (i don't need the lifetime warranty. Id have to send them back anyway to get them fixed.)
Here's the drivetrain problem I have Suntour Mountech front and rear Ds that i was going to use for this build with a Sakae CR Triple. That is set up as a six speed. The hubs I'm getting are nine speed completable. Can I run this setup with no interference or will the nine speed interfere with the triple up front? Would the RD work with a nine speed chain. If it wont work can I run with that RD? The hubs pictured uses Hyperglide cassette I think. Planning on using friction shifters.
the other option is just buy a front hub, rims, spokes, tape and use the old 126mm Suntour hub w/ the freewheel and call it a day. I like things to match but I think this is snowballing like I said. Let me know what yall think.
There is also a pair of older XT Deores for $40.00 but they use Uniglide. The Only available cassettes for that I know of are at loosescrews.com for around $30.00. Some are on eBay as well.
AAAAHHHHH CONFUSION!!
Thanks in advance.
Christian