Mavic CXP22+Formula, or Velocity Aero+Dimension?
07-02-08, 03:05 PM
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Mavic CXP22+Formula, or Velocity Aero+Dimension?
(Yes, I searched and found nothing much on the velo aero+dimension combo 
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I've narrowed my wheel choices down to two, surprisingly.
Choice #1: Mavic CXP22 rims laced to Forumla hubs for ~$165 after shipping.
Pros:
-I've read many things about the mavic cxp22s being a great, durable rim.
-All black (
)
-Slightly cheaper option
Cons:
-Online purchase.. still going to have to get it tensioned/trued at LBS for ~$15
Choice #2: Velocity Aero rims laced to Dimension hubs for around $200, from my LBS
Pros:
-Dimension hubs higher quality than formula sealed (can anyone confirm/deny?)
-Bought from a local shop, they'll most likely tension/true for free, possibly throw on my cog/lockring without charge
Cons:
-More expensive
-Silver (I can manage..maybe)
Anyone care to share their $0.02 on my dilemma?
)I've narrowed my wheel choices down to two, surprisingly.
Choice #1: Mavic CXP22 rims laced to Forumla hubs for ~$165 after shipping.
Pros:
-I've read many things about the mavic cxp22s being a great, durable rim.
-All black (
)-Slightly cheaper option
Cons:
-Online purchase.. still going to have to get it tensioned/trued at LBS for ~$15
Choice #2: Velocity Aero rims laced to Dimension hubs for around $200, from my LBS
Pros:
-Dimension hubs higher quality than formula sealed (can anyone confirm/deny?)
-Bought from a local shop, they'll most likely tension/true for free, possibly throw on my cog/lockring without charge
Cons:
-More expensive
-Silver (I can manage..maybe
)Anyone care to share their $0.02 on my dilemma?
07-02-08, 03:09 PM
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I'd say the Mavic with formula would be fine. Honestly Mavic rims are great and the Formula hubs will be just fine. Formula makes a ton of company's hubs. I have a set of Xero Lite XR1 wheels for my single speed bike and found out Formula makes the hubs, and i love them. I'd say save some cash and do the Mavics. I LOVE Velocity, don't get me wrong but you're right i have heard many good things of the Mavic CXP 22 rims.
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I have the Formula/Mavic set. I'd recommend them, but you will have to have them tensioned and trued. I see you've budgeted for that so you're good.
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So thats 3 for Mavic/forumla, and dimension hubs being of same quality as formula..
Anyone have any experience with the Aeros? I'm just curious at this point..
Looks like the mavics might win
Anyone have any experience with the Aeros? I'm just curious at this point..
Looks like the mavics might win
