How would these wheels look on my bike?
11-06-09, 01:40 AM
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How would these wheels look on my bike?
I'm trying to convert an old Motobecane, which is my first. I'm on a budget, and this wheelset looks pretty good for the price. However the hubs and spokes are black, and I'm not sure if that will look too good, as I have no black in my color scheme. Also I'm thinking about going with white rims. Let me know if they would look nice, or if I should try to stick with non painted hub and spokes. Here is my bike so far:
And here are the wheels, Eighthinch Amelia:
And here are the wheels, Eighthinch Amelia:
11-06-09, 01:45 AM
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they are 99.50
https://www.cyclingcloseouts.com/Prod...ia_wheels.aspx
It says closeout, so that might mean they are being discontinued or something.
https://www.cyclingcloseouts.com/Prod...ia_wheels.aspx
It says closeout, so that might mean they are being discontinued or something.
11-06-09, 02:24 AM
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they would look bomb as ****, i have a similar set on my motobecane mirage.
11-06-09, 05:02 AM
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Get those fake b43 wheels. you get tires and tubes and cogs and everything for about the same price! and they are like mad deep rims! You'd be as pimped out as the Pope!
11-06-09, 10:03 AM
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Personally, I'd probably save the money and buy a frame that fit better. Looks like it's a little big for you judging by the seatpost.....correct me if I'm wrong.
11-06-09, 01:34 PM
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However it actually fits well enough to ride comfortable. my feet are flat on the ground during stand over without crushing my manhood, although I could use a half inch or so extra space just to be more comfortable. So yeah, that's been a dilemma, I like the frame and it seems to fit well enough, but at the same time I could use a real 58cm. Just hate to go though buying all over again
11-06-09, 01:36 PM
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11-06-09, 04:18 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Sun M13s would look great on that bike. VeloMine has them laced to Formulas for $125.
https://www.velomine.com/store/index....roducts_id=340
They've also got them in 27" for $130
https://www.velomine.com/store/index....roducts_id=340
They've also got them in 27" for $130
11-06-09, 04:50 PM
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dude, definitely hold out on upgrading until a better sized frame comes by. it'll come eventually.
11-06-09, 05:07 PM
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And yes, I'm pretty much going to forget about the black hub and spokes, it just won't look right. So if anyone else has some more wheel suggestions, hopefully in the $99-140 range, that would be awesome. Also if it's possible to get a complete set tubes,tires, cog and lockring, that would be ideal, otherwise I'd have to spend even more to get those items separate.
11-06-09, 05:45 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
I'm looking to sell my stock Kilo wheelset, complete with cog and lockring (and possibly tires). PM me if you're interested.
11-08-09, 02:47 AM
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You are a good judge of seat posts. The frame is slightly too large.
11-08-09, 03:15 AM
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Actually old school frames were designed to show much less post than modern frame. Really only a small amount more then you currently have showing. The height of the stem in relation to the saddle doesn't mean anything. Some people like to ride with the stem much higher than their seat. The saddle to bar drop of most fixed gear riders has more to do with look than function imho.
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11-08-09, 02:12 PM
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Thanks for defending my post to stem ratio, lol. It fits me more than well enough to ride comfortably, but in the future I will be looking out for a slightly smaller frame.
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I just bought the same wheelset off ebay...does anyone know if they're any good?
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Actually old school frames were designed to show much less post than modern frame. Really only a small amount more then you currently have showing. The height of the stem in relation to the saddle doesn't mean anything. Some people like to ride with the stem much higher than their seat. The saddle to bar drop of most fixed gear riders has more to do with look than function imho.
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