Ultegra Hub w/ Open Pros, where to buy?
04-22-07, 01:27 PM
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Ultegra Hub w/ Open Pros, where to buy?
I've been looking online and it seems the only vendor I can find is Pricepoint, whom I have not heard of, and it doesn't say if they hand build them. Anyone know a reputable online business that sells them?
04-22-07, 01:30 PM
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04-22-07, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by simplyred
04-22-07, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by anomaly
Well, I just flat out missed those, thanks.
Or I think it's free shipping for now.... I dunno..
04-22-07, 01:50 PM
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pricepoint wheels are likely built at the same place by a machine... that the performance wheels are. excelsports and colorado cyclist will handbuild you a set. but i had the dura-ace openpro set from pricepoint and it was fine... needed a touch up after a few thousand miles. cant beat the price.
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I had to adjust the one I got from Performance a couple of times early on but since then (= 7000+ miles), no trouble. IIRC, they claim that the wheels are hand-built. My experience with machine-built wheels on one of our folders was lousy. Hand-built FTW!
04-22-07, 03:30 PM
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Why don't they list what the spokes are? Kina weird..
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I have two sets of Ultegra/OP wheels bought from Performance. One of the rear wheels needed slight truing after the first ride but both sets have been perfect since for a couple of thousand miles each.
04-22-07, 06:18 PM
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If you aren't in a hurry, their stuff goes on crazy sale every now and then. I picked up an openpro/105 front wheel for $65 a few months back.
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excelsports looks to have pretty decent prices. i'm in the market for some handbuilts with campy hubs and they look very reasonable. lots of options available on their website too.
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Originally Posted by anomaly
the only vendor I can find is Pricepoint, whom I have not heard of
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Pricepoint, Nashbar/Performance, Excell all have great sales on those regularly. Before you ride, I'd probably have them tensioned by a good wheel mechanic and you'll have a great set of wheels.
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https://shop.greatdealsonbikes.com/me...tegory_Code=RW I just installed some of their zero lite wheels and so far so good. The shipping was quick.
04-23-07, 05:29 AM
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I have had a couple of sets made by https://www.coloradocyclist.com . Very happy with their work, and they will hand build them with whatever spoke type and count you want. Highly recommend them.
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Bought a pair from Performance for the Webster/Roubaix race. True out of the box, and held up well racing on dirt roads.
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Originally Posted by Mtn Mike
Pricepoint, Nashbar/Performance, Excell all have great sales on those regularly. Before you ride, I'd probably have them tensioned by a good wheel mechanic and you'll have a great set of wheels.
04-29-07, 04:48 PM
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I ended up getting them at Performance locally. They had $20 off $100, so I bought the front, then bought the rear. Ended up getting the set for $169+tax =)
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Originally Posted by cuda2k
My performance bought OP's (bought about 14mo ago) have wheelsmith spokes.
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Originally Posted by brianappleby
If you aren't in a hurry, their stuff goes on crazy sale every now and then. I picked up an openpro/105 front wheel for $65 a few months back.
If you want some hand built wheels now, I have heard good things about https://shop.greatdealsonbikes.com/me...tegory_Code=RW
I don't have personal experience but their prices are good and I've heard they do a good job.
