Trying to put together a trainer wheel
06-08-10, 07:44 PM
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Trying to put together a trainer wheel
so excuse me for being an idiot but as long as its 700c it should be fine right? And compatible with shimano obviously...What should I search for on ebay to find something decent? Anything wrong with something like this:
https://cgi.ebay.com/MAVIC-REFLEX-WHE...9#ht_500wt_961
https://cgi.ebay.com/MAVIC-REFLEX-WHE...9#ht_500wt_961
06-08-10, 07:49 PM
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strike one: looks like someone relaced the rims incorrectly and cut new notches into the hub.
strike two: looks like aluminum nipples are used, and alu nipples are simply no good for longevity.
but other than those two, it looks like a good deal.
strike two: looks like aluminum nipples are used, and alu nipples are simply no good for longevity.
but other than those two, it looks like a good deal.
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06-08-10, 08:08 PM
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Anyway, it's also important that the rear spacing is correct. I assume your bike is 130mm, and it looks like this one is as well. Before you decide how much it's worth bidding on, remember you can get a brand new Forte Titan rear wheel from performance for $90, sometimes less if you find the right sale or coupon.
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06-08-10, 08:11 PM
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by "trainer wheel" - do you mean used on a trainer, or used for training (on the road)?
06-08-10, 08:20 PM
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sorry, it will be used only on my KK trainer, it won't see the road. I'm planning on putting on some type of tire made specifically for the trainer.
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What are your current wheels? This could be a nice opportunity to bump those to trainer use and upgrade to something better if the funds allow.
06-08-10, 09:00 PM
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maybe I will, that was the kind of info I was looking for, thx. I'll just need a cassette, but there's hundreds of those on ebay.
I think they're shimano wh-rs10's, nothing great but I don't have the cash to drop on new wheels. I wish I did, but I'm thinking next year I might be able to upgrade to something with a powertap, we'll see. Thanks guys
I think they're shimano wh-rs10's, nothing great but I don't have the cash to drop on new wheels. I wish I did, but I'm thinking next year I might be able to upgrade to something with a powertap, we'll see. Thanks guys
06-08-10, 10:19 PM
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Maybe wait until then. It's almost Summer, you shouldn't be restricted to the trainer much anyway, right?
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Incorrect. If you had read the questions section of the auction, you'd have noticed these are Reflex clinchers, which were made in the mid 90's. Not sure why Mavic later made a tubular by the same name, but it has made for some confusion.
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Well the new wheels aren't guaranteed, it's just an idea. I use the trainer a decent amount even now. I usually do an interval workout about once a week, and maybe an easy spin if it's raining out. The tires on the bike now are trash so I don't mind using them on the trainer too. Once I replace them though I'd like to have a separate trainer wheel, Thanks guys
06-10-10, 07:15 AM
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I'll probably go with those titans but I'm heading over to my local shop tomorrow, I'll see if they have anything lying around
