versionthirteen

I'm working on new fixie build and wondering if you all have some wheel-set suggestions. Think I'm going to start with a steamroller frame and go from there.

Thanks!!!

cc700

i suggest you search!

mavic OP laced to formula.

but seriously, search. lots of good info. at least be more specific about your needs, fatness, and ride.

versionthirteen

Yeah, been searching a lot. Now I'm looking for other peoples opinions as part of my research. I've got a few sets in mind already but I'd like to hear what other people like to to ride as well.

jhaber

I got a new wheelset a few months back and really like it: fusions laced to formulas.

Picked it for a few reasons:
1. Price: fusions and formulas are well priced.
2. Weight: formulas are light, fusions are lighter than deep vs but are still strong, not much heavier than aeroheads
3. Look: I like the deep look of the fusion rims, and I could get them in black letting me build up an entirely black wheelset, I also like the look of non-machined wheels

cc700

well fwiw if you're heavy get steel, otherwise get a welded aluminum rim because the weight savings is significant. also, don't spend a ton of money on them unless you are going to benefit from a small increase in performance.

dutret

WTF!!!!! Don't get a steel rim under any circumstances.

formula/cxp-22s

cc700

"heavy" is somewhat subjective in use. but yeah i agree.

dutret

no it doesn't matter what you meant by heavy. Noone should ever buy steel rims.

deadforkinglast

Never, ever buy steel rims. They are completely useless, obsolete technology. They are not stronger than aluminum rims, provide virtually no friction for braking when wet, and get severely bent relatively easily. They also weight MUCH more.

My recommendation would be Mavic Open Pro rims laced to Formula hubs. I don't know what your purposes are, but I can't think of many situations in which those would be a bad choice. They're light, strong, not overly expensive, easy to build up and true (if you don't build your own wheels, your wheelbuilder will appreciate this) and sexy as hell.

bornagainst

I think your medication is wearing off cc700.

cc700

yeah, steel rims are the devil. i confess, repent, whatever.

versionthirteen

haha! okay so I'm totally gonna get steal rims now just to be contrary!!!

operator

If you can even find them.

idiq

CXP-22's or Open Pro's to Formula hubs are a decent entry-level wheelset if you are on a budget.

If you want to go balls-out, I ride D/A HF to CXP-33's. The DT Swiss R520 is also nice if you want an aero-type rim.

Raleigh531

Alex R450's are hard to beat for the money

Aeroplane

This is good evidence that you have no idea what the **** you are talking about.

ebawho

i heard there were problems with the da hf breaking with street riding, was this another hub, or was this with the older ones? is this problem still a problem? id like to build up a new wheel set as well, something for a nice light longride/nice weather bike, and was thinking of using the da's, but im not too sure if there are durability problems..

idiq

Do you mean breaking (like breaking down) or braking (like stopping)? I haven't had any problems with either. For 95% of people HF hubs serve no purpose other than looks, as the wattage they put out sees no gain from the strength of a HF hub. A higher quality wheelset with hubs like D/A will break down less frequently, ceterus parabis, than a lower quality wheelset with hubs like formulas. I don't know how a hub would cause braking (stopping) issues, but I have had zero. Just curious where you heard this from?

Edit: Also, I would recommend getting the LF versions if you have a chance as the LF rear (7600) came in a fixed/fixed option. The Cannondale Track (yellow/red/silver) came with these hubs stock laced to CXP-22's. I think that option would be great for a longride/nice weather bike as you can switch your gearing rather easily by simply flipping the wheel if you want to go more leisurely and enjoy the weather, or go out and crank it.

Aeroplane

I think you are thinking of the Campy Sherriff-Star Record hubs. I've never heard anything about DA hubs failing, they have a solid flange.

maddyfish

I have Surly hubs with Da-22 rims, seems to work fine.

dutret

wasn't there a bunch of suntour superbe pros breaking a few years ago? I kind of remember this in combination with some of my own issues with the line made me swear I would never buy anything superbe pro again.... a vow I broke last week for a bunch of cogs. Seems more likely to get confused with DA

Aeroplane

Could be... but a friend of mine got hit by a car and the Suntour hub survived (rim was broken in two spots, not on the weld/joint).

FLYcrash

Phil Wood track hubset, Velocity Synergy rims, DT or Wheelsmith butted spokes.

Enjoy!

CliftonGK1

I've got some old Wolbers laced to IRO hubs, and they're rolling just fine. When I need to replace the rims, I'll go with a DT RR1.1 since this is what I use on my other 700c bike and it's held up quite nicely.
For spokes, I'm a fan of DT Champion 2.0