Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Descent wheel set??

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bja86
03-14-09, 09:30 AM
Hi, Im kindof on a low budget I'm wondering If these are a good or bad idea to buy??

http://cgi.ebay.com/VUELTA-PRO-TRACK-BIKE-FIXED-GEAR-WHEELS-WHEELSET-W-COG_W0QQitemZ370154666908QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item370154666908&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50#ebayphot ohosting

HasteTheMoment
03-14-09, 09:46 AM
I wouldnt just because it uses some generic hub deal. Spend just a little more and get a good hub.
crushkilldstroy
03-14-09, 09:49 AM
Formula to Mavic CXP22. I don't remember where they are, but I'm sure someone will chime in.

Great wheels for descents. You can use them for climbs too.

rdubbz
03-14-09, 09:57 AM
Formula to Mavic CXP22. I don't remember where they are, but I'm sure someone will chime in.

Great wheels for descents. You can use them for climbs too.

bikewheelwarehouse.com I bought a set for about $160 shipped. very happy with them. They came trued and I've been hopping curbs and abusing them and they are still true.
bja86
03-14-09, 09:58 AM
sweet thanks for the info guys =)
muckymucky
03-14-09, 10:36 AM
picked up a set of velocity deep v + formula hubs, 90*degrees trued at my LBS yesterday for $200. they said they got the wheelset 6 months ago priced at $300 and they werent selling, so they dropped it down to $200~ check your asdfwf LBS for good deals! ;D
Thetank
03-14-09, 10:42 AM
picked up a set of velocity deep v + formula hubs, 90*degrees trued at my LBS yesterday for $200. they said they got the wheelset 6 months ago priced at $300 and they werent selling, so they dropped it down to $200~ check your local LBS for good deals! ;D

The guy is redundant but he's right, check with your "L"ocal "B"ike "S"hop and see what they have first.
Thetank
03-14-09, 10:43 AM
I wouldnt just because it uses some generic hub deal. Spend just a little more and get a good hub.

they look like sealed formula hubs to me but I still wouldn't buy them for that price.
chadbrochill17
03-14-09, 10:44 AM
Great wheels for descents. You can use them for climbs too.

:)