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Old 05-19-10, 10:20 PM
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Wheelset Recommendations?

Hi everyone

I am pretty new to fixed gears, still and this summer I was planning to build a fixed from a frame that my cousin passed down to me. (A fairly old Bianchi Pista)

Really, my main concern is what wheelset to get. I would say that my price range is 250 tops. It's a the green Bianchi and I was thinking of trying to get a dark green wheelset for them.
I'm from Davis and basically will use it for getting to and from school and as a main method of transportation. I was looking into Weinmman and Velocity, since I don't know of any other colored wheelset. I've heard a lot of mixed reviews about Weinmman. I just want these wheelset to really last. I want quality that will last.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Eigthinch amelia's. I've had them for about six months and I'm pretty satisfied. Only $100 free shipping and they come with tubes and tires.

https://www.cyclingcloseouts.com/Prod...ia_wheels.aspx

However, if you want something stronger, the Eigthinch julians are $200 and i've heard they're bombproof.

https://www.cyclingcloseouts.com/Prod...an_Pewter.aspx
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get colored wheels if you want something that will look trendy for a few months or a year. I you want wheels that are serious quality and will make riding more pleasurable than get these

https://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...d&productId=59

or

https://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...d&productId=60

or

https://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...d&productId=61
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I've got Black B43 which run between 210$ - 245$. They are extremely heavy, but very, very strong.

Velocity Deep V's are popular, come in lots of colors, are reliable, and not too expensive.
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Originally Posted by renton20
get colored wheels if you want something that will look trendy for a few months or a year. I you want wheels that are serious quality and will make riding more pleasurable than get these

https://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...d&productId=59

or

https://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...d&productId=60

or

https://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...d&productId=61
I'll give my thumbs up to BWW. Recently, I ordered a set of Open Pros laced with DT Comps 1.8/1.6 spokes to replace an old, abused pair of Aeroheads. The wheels were perfectly true and pretty inexpensive.
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How do the Velocities compare to Mavic? I am tempted to get the Mavic just because of the price difference (100-150), but I have only heard of partial mixed reviews. Is it a big difference in quality?

BTW, thanks for the replies, guys.
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