Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - wheel set

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FOBx530
10-22-09, 01:54 AM
I just got me a motobecane fixie from BD and I'm wondering about wheelsets.

Are all fixed gears bikes have alot of spokes? (i'm not looking for an aero, hed, spinergy type ****s)



http://www.performancebike.com/images/performance/products/medium/50-3162-NCL-ANGLE.jpg.




Are they good for fixed/skidding? I know alot of singlespeeds/gears bikes have skewers, a friend of mine told me that fixed gears should not be using skewers.


Any opinions or ideas? I'm just looking for wheels with less spokes for my fixed

Thanks!

http://www.performancebike.com/images/performance/products/medium/50-3162-NCL-ANGLE.jpg

alexgate
10-22-09, 02:00 AM
por que
FOBx530
10-22-09, 02:01 AM
I like how it looks, just like ppl like aeros

I guess its just preference

Also what are these kind of wheels called?

Thanks.

gasftl
10-22-09, 02:05 AM
troll?
alexgate
10-22-09, 02:07 AM
people call them a lot of things. Aero is fine

Those wheels seem alright. The weight is pretty good, not great. Really a sidegrade, if not a small step up. Your wheels you have now are good. I would save your money and replace parts of they break.
FOBx530
10-22-09, 05:16 AM
people call them a lot of things. Aero is fine

Those wheels seem alright. The weight is pretty good, not great. Really a sidegrade, if not a small step up. Your wheels you have now are good. I would save your money and replace parts of they break.

Thanks for the opinion, appreciate it.

I'm still wondering if they can be used for fixed gear/skids??

Again, don't they usually come with skewers? or can I convert it to bolt it on my bike?