New Wheelset for a '07 LeMond Etape?
10-10-07, 08:48 PM
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New Wheelset for a '07 LeMond Etape?
Hey guys, I have been having some major issues with my new LeMond Etape. Spokes breaking left and right all becuase the rim is somehow "not completly round...or somthing"-said my lovely LBS...so I need a new wheelset. The LBS is sending in the wheelset to LeMond so I might get a new set since the bike is only 3 months old. I wanted a new wheelset anyways...So what is good for wheelsets out there these days and what is worth putting on my $600 LeMond?
10-10-07, 10:13 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions guys! Ok so I have another questions so rather than start a new thread and since its about the same issue, I figured I would post here. So I was looking at the PowerTap hub and computer bundle. Seems like this is a very useful tool in looking at power and provides alot of information. Anyways if I want to get that I imagine since it is a HUB if I was to get new wheels I should just get the rim and get my LBS to put the PowerTap with the rim and attach it with spokes? Or do I have this all wrong in thinking the HUB is a HUB?
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A lot of people, myself included are very happy with the inexpensive Mavic Aksium. They've held up perfectly for me (165 lbs), 1500 miles, many potholes and rough roads. No issues whatsoever. Good price, check Performance and other online sellers, often available locally too.
10-10-07, 10:44 PM
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you will build a wheel around the powertap, so open pro/ultegra will work or any other combination you want and are ready to pay for.
