Good deal on wheels?
11-20-10, 07:09 PM
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Good deal on wheels?
I recently bought a nice Raleigh Technium 480 that I am converting to 700c wheels. I have been having a tough time finding anything that takes a thread on freewheel as I would like to keep my index shifting. I found a set of Araya wheels with Campagnolo Record rims that are the right spacing and take my freewheel on ebay. They also happen to be in my town so I wouldnt have to pay shipping. Since I'm probobly going to have a hard time finding wheels, should I pull the trigger on these for $120-125? Are they a decent deal for that price? The buyer says they are in mint condition and are true. Its more than I wanted to spend but I figure I can always keep them to use on my next bike if I ever end up selling this one. What do you guys think?
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Take a look at these in eBay...I've been tempted too.
https://cgi.ebay.com/Sun-M13-Silver-S...ht_1779wt_1140
https://cgi.ebay.com/BIKE-WHEELS-PAIR...item588977e790
Also, some vintage sets.
https://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-ARAYA-SA...item230bd1e811
https://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-Wheelset...ht_1608wt_1140
Search for "126mm" and search descriptions...
Cheers.
https://cgi.ebay.com/Sun-M13-Silver-S...ht_1779wt_1140
https://cgi.ebay.com/BIKE-WHEELS-PAIR...item588977e790
Also, some vintage sets.
https://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-ARAYA-SA...item230bd1e811
https://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-Wheelset...ht_1608wt_1140
Search for "126mm" and search descriptions...
Cheers.
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tough to chose but those Sun wheels look like a deal.
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Tusconrider - I assume you mean to say Record Hubs. They would be a good deal if you got them at that price. Good luck!
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I recently bought a nice Raleigh Technium 480 that I am converting to 700c wheels. I have been having a tough time finding anything that takes a thread on freewheel as I would like to keep my index shifting. I found a set of Araya wheels with Campagnolo Record rims that are the right spacing and take my freewheel on ebay. They also happen to be in my town so I wouldnt have to pay shipping. Since I'm probobly going to have a hard time finding wheels, should I pull the trigger on these for $120-125? Are they a decent deal for that price? The buyer says they are in mint condition and are true. Its more than I wanted to spend but I figure I can always keep them to use on my next bike if I ever end up selling this one. What do you guys think?
If so, don't know if you should pull the trigger or not!!
Picture/link would help...
11-20-10, 10:22 PM
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11-20-10, 10:55 PM
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Sorry about the bad description. It was an Araya wheel and Campagnolo Record hub combo. It ended up going for $135 so I passed. But it looks like there are some great options out there. Thanks for all the help everyone.
11-21-10, 05:25 PM
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11-21-10, 05:31 PM
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Actually I dont have enough posts yet so my pm did not go through.
I am looking for something in decent shape in a set of 700c wheels that is compatible with a 6 spd thread on freewheel. I would like wheels that do not need a lot of truing and are a decently nice set of wheels. I am not looking to spend a fortune. I will be in PHX next week for thanksgiving. Let me know. Thanks
I am looking for something in decent shape in a set of 700c wheels that is compatible with a 6 spd thread on freewheel. I would like wheels that do not need a lot of truing and are a decently nice set of wheels. I am not looking to spend a fortune. I will be in PHX next week for thanksgiving. Let me know. Thanks
11-21-10, 07:01 PM
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Just a guess but I imagine they'd be comparable to formulas or other entry-level hubs... I have a generic sealed bearing hubset from some online seller and it was similar quality parts as these wheels: stainless spokes, decent entry-level rims and a nice polished alloy hub that doesn't have a name on it. I can't beat the price of that wheelset from any of the LBS in town, in fact my most hated LBS charged me 200$ for something similar, but with modern alex rims and zinc spokes.
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Actually I dont have enough posts yet so my pm did not go through.
I am looking for something in decent shape in a set of 700c wheels that is compatible with a 6 spd thread on freewheel. I would like wheels that do not need a lot of truing and are a decently nice set of wheels. I am not looking to spend a fortune. I will be in PHX next week for thanksgiving. Let me know. Thanks
I am looking for something in decent shape in a set of 700c wheels that is compatible with a 6 spd thread on freewheel. I would like wheels that do not need a lot of truing and are a decently nice set of wheels. I am not looking to spend a fortune. I will be in PHX next week for thanksgiving. Let me know. Thanks
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