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Wheel recommendation
I'm building up a Kelly Bonestock as my hillclimbing bike and for the first time going with Shimano road components so I can run the short reach levers and a mtn drivetrain. I'm looking for some inexpensive wheels that I'll find durable for bombing down ugly pavement (like the top of Mt Diablo), not too harsh (I weigh about 130), don't weigh a ton (but neither is the bike being built for a weight-weenie competition) and won't break the bank. I'd prefer to stay away from any more Shimano stuff so I've been scoping Cane Creek, Ritchey, Bontrager, etc. Might even consider used wheels if I can find a trustworthy seller.
Any thoughts? A lot of the pre-built wheelsets have a med to high profile and I think they'd be a very harsh ride for someone my size.
Another option I have is to use a pair of Mavic Open Pro/Chorus wheels and change the spacers on a Veloce cassette to use with an XT derailleur. I think Sheldon Brown talks about this (according to friends but I haven't read the article yet myself). Anyone have experience with this set up?
Thanks everyone for your 2 cents!
Any thoughts? A lot of the pre-built wheelsets have a med to high profile and I think they'd be a very harsh ride for someone my size.
Another option I have is to use a pair of Mavic Open Pro/Chorus wheels and change the spacers on a Veloce cassette to use with an XT derailleur. I think Sheldon Brown talks about this (according to friends but I haven't read the article yet myself). Anyone have experience with this set up?
Thanks everyone for your 2 cents!
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If you want bomb proof wheels, the best value, in MHO, are the Campy Vento. They come with a Shimano rear hub.
Although those wheels are relatively heavy (at 2kg a pair), they are stiff, strong, and give you the confidence to fly down those hills no matter what the road conditions are..
and it is hard to pass on this deal at $177.00 (regular $350) for the pair!!!
Although those wheels are relatively heavy (at 2kg a pair), they are stiff, strong, and give you the confidence to fly down those hills no matter what the road conditions are..
and it is hard to pass on this deal at $177.00 (regular $350) for the pair!!!
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Well I am currently eyeing up the stuff at oddsandendos.com they have VERY reasonable prices on some nice hand built wheels. Check'em out.
Or if you want you can buy my Velomax Circuits for $300 and I will buy a set from them.
Or if you want you can buy my Velomax Circuits for $300 and I will buy a set from them.
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Originally Posted by Grasschopper
Well I am currently eyeing up the stuff at oddsandendos.com they have VERY reasonable prices on some nice hand built wheels. Check'em out.
Or if you want you can buy my Velomax Circuits for $300 and I will buy a set from them.
Or if you want you can buy my Velomax Circuits for $300 and I will buy a set from them.
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Velocity Aerohead is 19mm section depth. The rear is 21mm section depth. (yeah, it's low profile and comfy. I've had them before. Mine were 19mm front and back. If I did it again I'd get the 21mm OC rear rim though)
He sells the AC hubs too. He just doesn't list them.
He sells the AC hubs too. He just doesn't list them.
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Originally Posted by sorebutt
If you want bomb proof wheels, the best value, in MHO, are the Campy Vento. They come with a Shimano rear hub.
Although those wheels are relatively heavy (at 2kg a pair), they are stiff, strong, and give you the confidence to fly down those hills no matter what the road conditions are..
and it is hard to pass on this deal at $177.00 (regular $350) for the pair!!!
Although those wheels are relatively heavy (at 2kg a pair), they are stiff, strong, and give you the confidence to fly down those hills no matter what the road conditions are..
and it is hard to pass on this deal at $177.00 (regular $350) for the pair!!!
How can you pass that up.
I'll take those, but I think the original poster wanted something less stiff.
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Originally Posted by 53-11_alltheway
That's a killer deal. Wow.
How can you pass that up.
I'll take those, but I think the original poster wanted something less stiff.
How can you pass that up.
I'll take those, but I think the original poster wanted something less stiff.
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Originally Posted by Grasschopper
That and he is building a climbing bike and those for sure aint light.
53_11 . . . Have you used this builder? Thanks for the rim sections specs and the ride opinion. What do you think of the AC hubs? I'm kind of an old school rider (well, actually I'm an eclectic collector of rideable bikes) and love the AC stuff. These sound like they fit the bill.
Thanks all. Keep the comments coming. Just talked to Chris Kelly and I should have my bike this week which means the kitchen bike shop is open again (who says kitchens are for cooking?).
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55/Rad has the AC350 wheelset which can be had for $500 if you know where to shop.
If don't mind the extra grams the $300 set he offers is a great deal (delivery is included in that price)
He is a well regarded builder and he can overbuild the wheel or underbuild it if you ask him to.. Depends on how much durability vs weight you want.
130lbs, you can ride anything though.
If don't mind the extra grams the $300 set he offers is a great deal (delivery is included in that price)
He is a well regarded builder and he can overbuild the wheel or underbuild it if you ask him to.. Depends on how much durability vs weight you want.
130lbs, you can ride anything though.
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Originally Posted by 53-11_alltheway
55/Rad has the
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Originally Posted by SadieKate
OK, I'm know I get easily confused, but who is 55/Rad? Is that the same as oddsandends.com?
He is a forum member. Here was what he had to say. Those AC350s are probably the ultimate climbing wheel.
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Thanks!