Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Rims?

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AKang269
08-03-11, 04:49 PM
What do I need to know about the bike(specs) to buy deep v rims for it?


MACRI
08-03-11, 05:01 PM
deep v's are really low quality you want the aerospokes or the spynergy bro, my deep v's taco'd after only the 3rd bar spin bro.

prooftheory
08-03-11, 05:03 PM
Presumably you should know what size wheel the bike was meant for: 700cc 650cc etc. If you are worried about the whole wheel you also need to know the wheel spacing for the hubs.


AKang269
08-03-11, 05:04 PM
deep v's are really low quality you want the aerospokes or the spynergy bro, my deep v's taco'd after only the 3rd bar spin bro.
Those are expensive as fuu...
Can you just tell me what i need to know about the bike to buy deep v rims for them?

Scrodzilla
08-03-11, 05:07 PM
I'm not really sure what you're asking but don't listen to MACRI.

What bike are you riding and why are you concerned that typical 700c Deep V wheelset won't fit on it?

AKang269
08-03-11, 05:08 PM
I'm not really sure what you're asking but don't listen to MACRI.

What bike are you riding and why are you concerned that typical 700c Deep V wheelset won't fit on it?
I know barely anything about bikes. But is the 700c standard for most fixies?

prooftheory
08-03-11, 05:13 PM
Yes 700cc is the standard for adult road bikes, which includes most fixed geared bikes.

Scrodzilla
08-03-11, 05:16 PM
If your asking about the new gold wheels you want to put on that bike you posted in your other thread it's a moot point because you shouldn't buy that bike in the first place but yeah, those are 700c wheels.

For crap's sake, don't buy that bike.

rustybrown
08-03-11, 06:35 PM
Wealth of information about everything bikes. Rim sizes---here. (http://sheldonbrown.com/rim-sizing.html)

rustybrown
08-03-11, 06:37 PM
Wealth of information about everything bikes. Rim sizes---here. (http://sheldonbrown.com/rim-sizing.html)

Though, if you're looking at old 70s CL conversions. It was originally designed for 27" tire. The new industry standard is 700c. Slightly smaller.

Click around and soak in info on Sheldon Brown's site.

dookie
08-03-11, 07:52 PM
What do I need to know about the bike(specs) to buy deep v rims for it?

make sure it has a one-piece crank.