Group Buy - Group Buy - 85mm Carbon Clincher Wheelsets

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sgwheelman
01-04-09, 10:24 PM
**SOLD OUT**

Sierra Bicycle Distributors, LLC is offering a limited number of 85mm carbon clincher wheelsets for only $725* including insured Fedex Ground shipping within the U.S. *7.25% sales tax applies to CA purchases.

Product specs are as follows:

Rims: Gigantex 85mm deep full carbon 700c clinchers - matt carbon finish
Hubs: Joy-tech (Shimano/SRAM compatible)
Spokes: Pillar PSR stainless aero silver - 20 front/24 rear
Weight: Front - 840g, Rear - 1055g = 1895 grams total

Wheelsets include skewers, brake shoes and carbon specific pads, and spoke tool. Rim strips are not included.

For those unfamiliar with Gigantex, they manufacture carbon rims for many other well-known companies. Each wheel is factory inspected for vertical and lateral alignment. They have a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects and Sierra Bicycle Distributors, LLC will handle warranty service, if required. I represent Sierra Bicycle Distributors, a small company that sells Element Six Bikes carbon road and Time Trial/Triathlon frames.

Payment for the wheels will be via Paypal. Additional pics, product info, and purchase info is listed at http://www.element6bikes.com/special_offers.html

If interested in purchasing a set, you can reply to this posting and I will PM you with payment instructions or you can contact us via the email address on the website page above.

This trial group buy is limited to only 15 wheelsets which are available on a first come, first served basis. Depending on the response, we may offer other larger group buys in the future.

Feel free to post questions to this thread or send me a PM and I will do my best to respond promptly.

Glen


co_rog
01-21-09, 10:51 AM
Just had to comment... This seems like a pretty good deal - have there been zero inquiries on this?

sgwheelman
01-22-09, 09:48 AM
Surprisingly, no interest on this forum, but lots of interest from a similar listing on Slowtwitch.com (a triathlon website). There are currently about 6 wheelsets left.


Dubbayoo
01-29-09, 10:36 AM
You're posting after a few wheel group buys. Most money has been spent by this time.

BillStohler
01-30-09, 08:23 AM
Do you have a weight limit on these wheels?

sgwheelman
01-30-09, 03:44 PM
To my knowledge Gigantex does not specify max weight, but based on other labels using Gigantex rims 90kgs (198 lbs) seems to be recommended weight limit.

BillStohler
01-30-09, 04:05 PM
I am 20% too large

WheresWaldo
01-31-09, 07:54 PM
I am 20% too large

Bill, at a depth of 85mm and 20/24 these would certainly be very stiff wheels. I would even venture a guess that they are more than sturdy enough even at 250 pounds. BTW I road the 50mm rims (less stiff than these) when I was 240 dropping toward 200 pounds with no issues.

Dubbayoo
02-07-09, 05:29 PM
I ride 46mm 20/24 Reynolds @ 250 without any problems so far. Less than 500 miles though. I certainly wouldn't hesitate with 20/24 85's.

TCR
02-11-09, 08:54 AM
Sierra Bicycle Distributors, LLC is offering a limited number of 85mm carbon clincher wheelsets for only $725* including insured Fedex Ground shipping within the U.S. *7.25% sales tax applies to CA purchases.



Why $725 here and $750 on website? Drop it down to $650 and I'm in.

sgwheelman
02-11-09, 12:59 PM
Sorry, sold out. Just for info, $650 is well below the landed cost so you won't find them new at that price.