WTB cheapish fixed rear wheel/wheelset
02-17-22, 11:29 AM
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WTB cheapish fixed rear wheel/wheelset
As the title says I'm looking for a 700c, 120mm fixed rear wheel or wheelset.
I've got an old Raleigh I'd like to try building up as a club racer style road fixed gear. It's a bit of a budget build so I don't need anything high-end. Silver preferred, of course.
Thanks!
I've got an old Raleigh I'd like to try building up as a club racer style road fixed gear. It's a bit of a budget build so I don't need anything high-end. Silver preferred, of course.
Thanks!
02-17-22, 11:36 AM
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Where do you live? That's a big part of keeping it cheap.
02-17-22, 11:59 AM
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Detroit, but pickings have been slim locally. I'm happy to cover shipping for something functional and reasonably priced; probably not springing for phil hubs though 
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02-17-22, 12:09 PM
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For new, at least, Velomine's prices are fairly remarkable: https://www.velomine.com/index.php?m...oducts_id=6191
02-17-22, 12:30 PM
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Avoid 'paired spoking' ....this is an attempt at cosmetic 'window-dressing'
Avoid buying from a company that does NOT understand the basic / essential difference between a freewheel and a cassette = VELOMINE = "Cassette Body Type" ( when used with a photo of a wheel with a hub that is very obviously NOT a cassette hub =
Avoid buying from a company that does NOT understand the basic / essential difference between a freewheel and a cassette = VELOMINE = "Cassette Body Type" ( when used with a photo of a wheel with a hub that is very obviously NOT a cassette hub =
MACH1 OMEGA FIXED FREEWHEEL TRACK SINGLE SPEED BIKE REAR WHEEL =Avoid buying from a company that does NOT understand the basic / essential difference between a freewheel and a cassette = VELOMINE = "Cassette Body Type" ( when used with a photo of a wheel with a hub that is very obviously NOT a cassette hub = these type of descriptions most certainly show the lack of care / knowledge / understanding on the part of the seller
02-17-22, 12:32 PM
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I have some wheels that I got from someone who was going to single speed a vintage Trek. I’ll see what they look like if you are interested.
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For new, at least, Velomine's prices are fairly remarkable: https://www.velomine.com/index.php?m...oducts_id=6191
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02-17-22, 01:42 PM
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Thanks all!
jdawginsc, I just sent you a PM.
TPL, I don't have a hub but I'll follow up if I find one.
All, thanks for pointing me to velomine. I don't love the looks of that rear wheel but they have some nice-looking wheelsets for under $200. That'll be plan b.
jdawginsc, I just sent you a PM.
TPL, I don't have a hub but I'll follow up if I find one.
All, thanks for pointing me to velomine. I don't love the looks of that rear wheel but they have some nice-looking wheelsets for under $200. That'll be plan b.
02-17-22, 06:06 PM
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Unfortunately my memory was faulty about the rims and hubs of the flip flop.
The last two pictures are of the wheels I THOUGHT were the ones, but I guess they could use a freewheel single or fixie.
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02-22-22, 04:24 PM
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02-22-22, 04:41 PM
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Avoid 'paired spoking' ....this is an attempt at cosmetic 'window-dressing'
Avoid buying from a company that does NOT understand the basic / essential difference between a freewheel and a cassette = VELOMINE = "Cassette Body Type" ( when used with a photo of a wheel with a hub that is very obviously NOT a cassette hub =
Avoid buying from a company that does NOT understand the basic / essential difference between a freewheel and a cassette = VELOMINE = "Cassette Body Type" ( when used with a photo of a wheel with a hub that is very obviously NOT a cassette hub =
MACH1 OMEGA FIXED FREEWHEEL TRACK SINGLE SPEED BIKE REAR WHEEL =Avoid buying from a company that does NOT understand the basic / essential difference between a freewheel and a cassette = VELOMINE = "Cassette Body Type" ( when used with a photo of a wheel with a hub that is very obviously NOT a cassette hub = these type of descriptions most certainly show the lack of care / knowledge / understanding on the part of the seller
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02-23-22, 09:28 PM
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What @squirtdad said...and maybe stop yelling.
I've give you a point because 'cassette type body' was a silly description but you knew better. So does everyone.
I've give you a point because 'cassette type body' was a silly description but you knew better. So does everyone.
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'cassette type body' when used in relation to that specific wheel shows a very real lack of knowledge, care and understanding
bicycles do not have doohickeys, thingamabobs or whatchamacallits
bicycles do not have doohickeys, thingamabobs or whatchamacallits
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From CLUBMAN above ....I've give you a point because 'cassette type body' was a silly description but you knew better. So does everyone.
Apparently VELOMINE does NOT 'know better'
Apparently VELOMINE does NOT 'know better'
02-24-22, 05:38 AM
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FWIW I have had good success with a couple of wheelsets from bikeisland.com though I'm sure there are plenty of haters.
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02-24-22, 07:26 AM
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FWIW several parts distributors use the “cassette body type” descriptor to funnel search results. Seems more like a simple way to organize stock (since it’s semantically correct for most wheels they sell) than an indication of lack of knowledge or care.
