Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Inexpensive Wheelset

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BotByte
05-28-11, 12:30 AM
My Wobbler Gentlemen 80s are too beat up and I have $200 for a new wheelset.
They have to be machined for brakes, front and back.
Prefered set up:
Black or neon green
Deep v's for strength
presta valve
700c x 28-34c
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
docboyd
05-28-11, 12:40 AM
My Wobbler Gentlemen 80s are too beat up and I have $200 for a new wheelset.
Prefered set up:
Black or neon green
Deep v's for strength
presta valve
700c x 28-34c
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
Meh at the strength of deep v's its more about if the set is built more, and before you flip out I get it deeper is more metal and therefore stronger but were comparing two things which are both strong so whatever no need for that conversation. But for your specs I'd say Eigthinch Amelias I mean they will fit most stuff you want (maybe not the 34c but idk).
If you are Google incompetent then here:
http://www.cyclingcloseouts.com/Products/EighthInch-Tessa-Wheelset-Lime-Green__Eighthinch_Tessa_Lime_Green.aspx
http://www.cyclingcloseouts.com/Products/EighthInch-Tessa-Wheelset-Black__Eighthinch_Tessa_Black.aspx
Wooo problem solved.
edit: or Wabi's for a much nicer wheelset I'd say
again: http://www.wabicycles.com/GXwheels.html and yay their super light!
BotByte
05-28-11, 12:41 AM
Meh at the strength of deep v's its more about if the set is built more, and before you flip out I get it deeper is more metal and therefore stronger but were comparing two things which are both strong so whatever no need for that conversation. But for your specs I'd say Eigthinch Amelias I mean they will fit most stuff you want (maybe not the 34c but idk).
If you are Google incompetent then here:
http://www.cyclingcloseouts.com/Products/EighthInch-Tessa-Wheelset-Lime-Green__Eighthinch_Tessa_Lime_Green.aspx
http://www.cyclingcloseouts.com/Products/EighthInch-Tessa-Wheelset-Black__Eighthinch_Tessa_Black.aspx
Wooo problem solved.
oooo..... neon green.
Never ordered from cycling closeouts, how are they?
docboyd
05-28-11, 12:42 AM
Fine I ordered from them shipping was a tad bit slow but hey its not bad you will be fine...
BotByte
05-28-11, 12:44 AM
edit: or Wabi's for a much nicer wheelset I'd say
again: http://www.wabicycles.com/GXwheels.html and yay their super light!
I'm running 5 lbs in my tires and tubes as it goes, so nothing really matters.
I might go latex tubes to shed off the thornproof tubes. the mr tuffys are working all too well
i don't think there's a better value than the iro wheelsets.
BotByte
05-28-11, 12:48 AM
i don't think there's a better value than the iro wheelsets.
yeah, butbutbutbutbutbut the neon green!
I really like eigthinch products. They are great quality and haven't broke on me yet.
docboyd
05-28-11, 12:52 AM
yeah, butbutbutbutbutbut the neon green!
I really like eigthinch products. They are great quality and haven't broke on me yet.
Must you say things that incite riots?
And guess what, it is your money so if you want the color then do it it doesn't matter we just are acting like if we were buying it. Personally I will never buy any colorful rims again but thats just me so just go buy the green ones if you want them.
BotByte
05-28-11, 12:54 AM
Why you not buy coloryful rims?
I have my SS as a show bike, my road bike is butt ugly
BoozyMcliverRot
05-28-11, 01:14 AM
You could build a 15 pound Kilo for around $1500 or less.
docboyd
05-28-11, 03:12 AM
You could build a 15 pound Kilo for around $1500 or less.
wrong thread?
Scrodzilla
05-28-11, 08:15 AM
I'm running 5 lbs in my tires and tubes as it goes, so nothing really matters.
Five pounds?
FastJake
05-28-11, 08:51 AM
Make sure you get wheels with tappered bolts, or they won't work with your fixie drivetrain.
Get some Velocity B43s and paint them the neon color of your choice. Use a brush, way better than spray can.
jessesv
05-28-11, 11:33 AM
Five pounds?
http://entrepreneurthearts.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/balloon_bike_transpbg_50.png
BoozyMcliverRot
05-29-11, 05:18 PM
You could build a 15 pound Kilo for around $1500 or less.
Yes it is,sorry.
morandres
05-29-11, 05:38 PM
Yes it is,sorry.
:D it happens
mistahdabolina
06-06-11, 10:00 PM
dont mean to grave dig, but is there any place in the bay area(CA) where they sell white weinman dp18's? I only know of one place and they sell the rear for a rediculous price. needa answer asap thanks.
docboyd
06-06-11, 11:15 PM
them interwebs work well...
mistahdabolina
06-06-11, 11:27 PM
i dont understand why people have to be such smartasses on here. Dont you think i tried that?!?
This is a part of the interwebs too and so far you docboyd arent much help.
docboyd
06-06-11, 11:35 PM
well would you like to be more specific? do you mean local or what? your best bet is off the internet not from a store is what i am saying
docboyd
06-06-11, 11:37 PM
woooo 15 seconds of looking around
http://www.velomine.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=87_172_175&products_id=461&zenid=ith1h7a88us5dgbcr4hl0h5e11
http://www.velomine.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=87_172_175&products_id=750&zenid=ith1h7a88us5dgbcr4hl0h5e11
http://www.velomine.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=87_172_175&products_id=443&zenid=ith1h7a88us5dgbcr4hl0h5e11
http://www.velomine.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=87_172_175&products_id=873&zenid=ith1h7a88us5dgbcr4hl0h5e11
and that my friend is why we are sarcastic at these questions
mistahdabolina
06-06-11, 11:47 PM
first off im not your friend. second off, what you posted didnt answer my question. reading is fundamental lame ass. you really think id say bay area california and not shop local?? I wanted to get a wheel set of these somewhere in the SF area, i cant find the stock of what stores have white dp18's there stock at a reasonable price so i asked on here thinking somebody would help me instead of giving me some smart ass answer. the people on here really put me off from this site. nothing but snobby grammar nazi's with a chip on their damn shoulder.
docboyd
06-06-11, 11:56 PM
Hence why I said your best bet is to go off the internet. If you ask around here you'll find that guys usually buy from either online or craigslist. The shops where you would find one will 99% of the time be over priced that is why I linked you multiple examples of cheaper ones online from one of the more respected shops online so you could find which one you would like more. If you need them asap then you will have to pay the premium for one of the random shops around your area (and sorry I cannot give you an answer to what shops are around but I gave you more than seems to be put out so far). You also may note that finding dp18s will most likely be harder than finding a set of deep v's or another more expensive wheelset because often times the cheaper sets just aren't stocked other than in large online sites. If you cant deal with the fact that most people on here remember that we are all on the internet forum and don't care much for being serious than you came to the wrong place. Yes we are all snarky and whatnot but its what we find funny.
rustybrown
06-07-11, 12:48 AM
http://www.nsw.cycling.org.au/site/cycling/image/Fullsize/71225.jpg
It's for sale.
Scrodzilla
06-07-11, 04:36 AM
first off im not your friend. second off, what you posted didnt answer my question. reading is fundamental lame ass. you really think id say bay area california and not shop local?? I wanted to get a wheel set of these somewhere in the SF area, i cant find the stock of what stores have white dp18's there stock at a reasonable price so i asked on here thinking somebody would help me instead of giving me some smart ass answer. the people on here really put me off from this site. nothing but snobby grammar nazi's with a chip on their damn shoulder.
Try this:
http://bullybloggers.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/dfp_500telephone.jpg
BTW - you'll most likely pay much less buying a wheelset online than you will from any shop in SF.
Try this:
http://bullybloggers.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/dfp_500telephone.jpg
BTW - you'll most likely pay much less buying a wheelset online than you will from any shop in SF.
Where's the buttons?
mistahdabolina
06-07-11, 01:05 PM
Hence why I said your best bet is to go off the internet. If you ask around here you'll find that guys usually buy from either online or craigslist. The shops where you would find one will 99% of the time be over priced that is why I linked you multiple examples of cheaper ones online from one of the more respected shops online so you could find which one you would like more. If you need them asap then you will have to pay the premium for one of the random shops around your area (and sorry I cannot give you an answer to what shops are around but I gave you more than seems to be put out so far). You also may note that finding dp18s will most likely be harder than finding a set of deep v's or another more expensive wheelset because often times the cheaper sets just aren't stocked other than in large online sites. If you cant deal with the fact that most people on here remember that we are all on the internet forum and don't care much for being serious than you came to the wrong place. Yes we are all snarky and whatnot but its what we find funny.
Im not serious. I just dont understand the point in you guys trying to pick at people who are just trying to get some help. I really doubt you guys act like this in real life so why on here?
and scrod, i tried that. i was just hoping somebody knew. Theres a HELL of a lot of bike shops in sf and bay area.
but thank you guys for the lack of help.
cocchiarell
06-07-11, 02:29 PM
first off im not your friend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAeurEevwNc
seven post guy wins this thread
Squirrelli
06-07-11, 07:55 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s07KCUCTe68
FastJake
06-07-11, 08:57 PM
Best video ever ^^ That was hilarious, thanks :)
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