Election of new wheels with v-brake compatibility
10-03-13, 02:54 AM
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Election of new wheels with v-brake compatibility
Hello,
I'm looking for a new wheels and i like to receive some recomendations because i don't know the market very well now. The conditions are:
- Rings for v-brake
- Normal spokes (not any brand particular model)
- Hubs without disck brake compatibility.
- 26 wheel size
I'm looking in the online shops but i can't see a lot of offer for v-brake compatibility, for these reason, i think that i can buy a good ones.
Thanks!
I'm looking for a new wheels and i like to receive some recomendations because i don't know the market very well now. The conditions are:
- Rings for v-brake
- Normal spokes (not any brand particular model)
- Hubs without disck brake compatibility.
- 26 wheel size
I'm looking in the online shops but i can't see a lot of offer for v-brake compatibility, for these reason, i think that i can buy a good ones.
Thanks!
10-03-13, 04:24 AM
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Look used. Pretty much everyone wants disc brake compatibility now (along with 29" or 650b), so these types of wheels go pretty cheap.
10-03-13, 05:05 AM
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what ^^^^ said. people are pertty much giving away "obsolete" stuff, including really nice high end stuff. take advantage of the fact that you prefer to roll retro gear.
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Some of the online superstores have a filtering option in your search to narrow it down to rim-brake-compatible wheelsets. Pricepoint has this and there were a couple of sturdy options for just a touch over $100.
https://www.pricepoint.com/Components...Brake_Type:Rim
https://www.pricepoint.com/Components...Brake_Type:Rim
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If you're in a populated area, You might want to try a Wanted To Buy ad in CL. A lot of guys have stuff hanging around that they might be willing to part with. Mavic 517s were one of the better wheels back then, maybe you can score a set. Also Mavic 225s were on OK wheelset.
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