Neugent or Boyd
02-05-15, 09:52 PM
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Neugent or Boyd
can't decide which will fit my riding needs.
Altamont alloy clincher - Boyd Cycling
Specifications
the set will go on my Jamis Cx bike but most likely won't see any cross racing (i'll use the stock wheels). i want something that i can use for road racing/training and maybe a gravel ride or two.
suggestion?
Altamont alloy clincher - Boyd Cycling
Specifications
the set will go on my Jamis Cx bike but most likely won't see any cross racing (i'll use the stock wheels). i want something that i can use for road racing/training and maybe a gravel ride or two.
suggestion?
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02-05-15, 10:42 PM
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gotta be a little concerned about a company with errors in the ad copy...
"Building on the success of the popular Vitesse wheel set with a wider rim profile, the Altamont rim is 24mm wide with an internal diameter * of 18.3mm"
internal diameter?
*my emphasis
"Building on the success of the popular Vitesse wheel set with a wider rim profile, the Altamont rim is 24mm wide with an internal diameter * of 18.3mm"
internal diameter?
*my emphasis
02-05-15, 10:57 PM
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any suggestions or preference in this price range?
02-05-15, 10:58 PM
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02-06-15, 12:09 AM
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I have a set of the Altamonts, I think they're great wheels for the price.
02-06-15, 03:29 PM
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I've got the Altamonts & they are excellent. I crashed & messed up the rear wheel, Boyd brought it back to new condition for $100. He got it back to me in under a week and didn't even charge me the return shipping. Gotta love a company that stands behind its products like that.
02-06-15, 04:16 PM
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+1 on Boyds. I have a set of his 2013 44mm carbon clinchers for my road bike ('05 Jamis Eclipse 
), love them so much I just put Altamont disc brake wheels on my new all-rounder/dirt/gravel/do everything bike for same reasons. I wanted a bombproof wheelset with a deeper aero profile for fast group road rides & centuries, and also take up to 700X40mm Clement MSO X'Plors for mixed road/dirt/gravel trail rides.
Not to mention Boyd is great people and stands behind his stuff as mentioned, and he has a very reasonably priced crash replacement program.
), love them so much I just put Altamont disc brake wheels on my new all-rounder/dirt/gravel/do everything bike for same reasons. I wanted a bombproof wheelset with a deeper aero profile for fast group road rides & centuries, and also take up to 700X40mm Clement MSO X'Plors for mixed road/dirt/gravel trail rides.Not to mention Boyd is great people and stands behind his stuff as mentioned, and he has a very reasonably priced crash replacement program.
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The gf's Altamont are awesome.
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Nice Gunnar - looks like a lot of fun.
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02-06-15, 05:14 PM
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+1 on Boyds. I have a set of his 2013 44mm carbon clinchers for my road bike ('05 Jamis Eclipse ), love them so much I just put Altamont disc brake wheels on my new all-rounder/dirt/gravel/do everything bike for same reasons. I wanted a bombproof wheelset with a deeper aero profile for fast group road rides & centuries, and also take up to 700X40mm Clement MSO X'Plors for mixed road/dirt/gravel trail rides.
Not to mention Boyd is great people and stands behind his stuff as mentioned, and he has a very reasonably priced crash replacement program.
), love them so much I just put Altamont disc brake wheels on my new all-rounder/dirt/gravel/do everything bike for same reasons. I wanted a bombproof wheelset with a deeper aero profile for fast group road rides & centuries, and also take up to 700X40mm Clement MSO X'Plors for mixed road/dirt/gravel trail rides.Not to mention Boyd is great people and stands behind his stuff as mentioned, and he has a very reasonably priced crash replacement program.
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can't decide which will fit my riding needs.
Altamont alloy clincher - Boyd Cycling
Specifications
the set will go on my Jamis Cx bike but most likely won't see any cross racing (i'll use the stock wheels). i want something that i can use for road racing/training and maybe a gravel ride or two.
suggestion?
Altamont alloy clincher - Boyd Cycling
Specifications
the set will go on my Jamis Cx bike but most likely won't see any cross racing (i'll use the stock wheels). i want something that i can use for road racing/training and maybe a gravel ride or two.
suggestion?
02-09-15, 12:00 PM
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I spent some time researching the Boyd carbons; great service and I'm now a customer. Very happy with the product. While I don't have the Altimonts, I can speak to the hubs being good so far and the overall experience being good. Wheels were built very well and I expect that to be true throughout their line of wheels.
02-09-15, 08:22 PM
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Just for fun, do a comparable build on prowheelbuilder.com and compare the prices. A couple of years ago, I bought a set from them and the price was comparable to any similar wheel I could find online, plus they gave me excellent services.
02-09-15, 08:32 PM
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Boyd wheels are really nice. I bought a set of Altamonte and can't say enough about them. The customer service is top shelf also. Worth considering for sure.
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nuegent wheels
My experience with Nuegent wheels was. My 50's delaminated while riding and I almost killed myself. His statement to me was "that's the nature of carbon wheels". According to the higher end companies his statement is untrue. I used them less than three months! He is willing to relace another one for me for $350 at a discount he says. Take a chance on another crash NO Thanks!