Constantly un-true wheels
07-26-07, 01:05 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Central PA
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Bikes: '03 Marin Mill Valley, '02 Eddy Merckx Corsa 0.1, '12 Giant Defy Advance, '20 Giant Revolt 1, '20 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1, some random 6KU fixie
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Ok reality check here...I don't care how light you are those wheels are NOT good wheels for a commuter. Check at your LBS or go to Performance.com and get some 32 spoked Ultegra/open pros for around $200 and you will have a much better wheel for your riding. While I am much heavier I do have nearly the same bike (I think mine is an 03) and the first thing I did was dump the wheels and I got some Salsa DelgadoX rims laced to Shimano 105 hubs. These are touring/Cyclocross/29" MTB rims and will take a lot more punishment than the stock wheels. Your 16 or 18 spoke front is neat to look at but not strong...what is the rear? 18 or 20...maybe 24 spokes? Not a commuter wheelset.
Here is my Marin in full get to work setup...it weighs a freaking ton...lol
Here is my Marin in full get to work setup...it weighs a freaking ton...lol
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