Purchasing expensive composite wheelset
12-19-09, 08:27 AM
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Purchasing expensive composite wheelset
Hello Fo,
Any advise for someone who is about to buy there first expensive wheelset (Reynolds Assault). Is there any advantage to where I buy said wheels? The hubshell on my last rear wheel (Neuvation) cracked, and I was at a loss. I'm a little nervous about an expensive wheel purchase. I'm at 148 lbs by the way.
Any advise for someone who is about to buy there first expensive wheelset (Reynolds Assault). Is there any advantage to where I buy said wheels? The hubshell on my last rear wheel (Neuvation) cracked, and I was at a loss. I'm a little nervous about an expensive wheel purchase. I'm at 148 lbs by the way.
12-19-09, 08:54 AM
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1) Did you call Neuvation about it?
2) How long do you need the wheel to last?
A hand built wheel can last a long, long time
https://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/display/25380/
3) If you are not racing, losing a few seconds on a ride means nothing.
If you are racing, can you afford to replace them if they get trashed?
2) How long do you need the wheel to last?
A hand built wheel can last a long, long time
https://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/display/25380/
3) If you are not racing, losing a few seconds on a ride means nothing.
If you are racing, can you afford to replace them if they get trashed?
12-19-09, 09:03 AM
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Late,
All good points, thank you.
I was in direct communication with the owner of Neuvation, he left me hanging (stopped replying to my emails concerning broken hub shell).
I would like five years out of my new set (I would like to train hard on them, and race on them as well). Your #3 has me rethinking this statement. Not yet into buying expensive disposable bicycling gear.
All good points, thank you.
I was in direct communication with the owner of Neuvation, he left me hanging (stopped replying to my emails concerning broken hub shell).
I would like five years out of my new set (I would like to train hard on them, and race on them as well). Your #3 has me rethinking this statement. Not yet into buying expensive disposable bicycling gear.
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Seriously, what is "fo", and if you are nervous about purchasing an expensive wheelset, why are you purchasing one? For what purpose do you want or need "expensive" wheels?
12-19-09, 09:11 AM
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I guess I'm looking for a magic bullet (looks, speed, ride feel, durability, longevity, price, and I cannot stand being passed). If racing is not a top priority (which it is not), and I am still in school (limited funds), maybe I should rethink the fancy wheels. Fo is short for forum.
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consider the expensive composite wheels for event day. your everyday training should be on a dependable wheelset. if you can't afford to replace your racing gear, it's too expensive for you (crashes are inevitable).
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I guess I'm looking for a magic bullet (looks, speed, ride feel, durability, longevity, price, and I cannot stand being passed). If racing is not a top priority (which it is not), and I am still in school (limited funds), maybe I should rethink the fancy wheels. Fo is short for forum.
"Fo" is stupid, don't use it again.
12-19-09, 09:19 AM
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I guess I'm looking for a magic bullet (looks, speed, ride feel, durability, longevity, price, and I cannot stand being passed). If racing is not a top priority (which it is not), and I am still in school (limited funds), maybe I should rethink the fancy wheels. Fo is short for forum.
12-19-09, 09:40 AM
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Off to lbs to talk about a reasonable hand built set.
I would like to thank you all, especially umd, for the input .
Chris
I would like to thank you all, especially umd, for the input .
Chris
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Good choice. A quality set of handbuilt wheels would be a better idea.
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No, it's not.
Coming in here, trying to use your own lingo is a bad idea. It's like going into an unfamiliar neighborhood, saying the wrong things and wearing the wrong clothing can get you into serious trouble.
In here, "FO" is more likely to be taken as F**K OFF.
Coming in here, trying to use your own lingo is a bad idea. It's like going into an unfamiliar neighborhood, saying the wrong things and wearing the wrong clothing can get you into serious trouble.
In here, "FO" is more likely to be taken as F**K OFF.
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12-19-09, 11:08 AM
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If you don't know the difference between "their" and "there" or "advice" and "advise", perhaps you should be spending your money on English books/classes and not pricey wheels?!?
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Wow. Back in the day when i was in college anything close to $1,200 went toward books and stuff. Maybe I should re-enroll...
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My disc shows no signs of deterioration. Always true. No rim tape. The tires wear fast even without ever using the rear brakes. It's just hard to keep the pump nozzle attachment in place without one BF'r to hold the nozzle, another to work the pump and eight of them to fart with a lisp.