Which wheel is it better to sink money into?
04-01-11, 01:51 PM
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Which wheel is it better to sink money into?
I have been riding fixed for about a year now not having upgraded my bike. I want to treat myself with an Aerospoke wheelset but I can only afford one right now. Is it better to build up the front or back? I do lots of skidding and I know aerospokes aren't light. Any advice?\
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pretty much no matter what wheelset you have now, an aerospoke is not an "upgrade"
If you want a new wheelset and are using stock wheels, get a local shop to hand build you a set.
If you want a new wheelset and are using stock wheels, get a local shop to hand build you a set.
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pretty much no matter what wheelset you have now, an aerospoke is not an "upgrade"
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Aerospokz!?! 
No
Hed 3's are better to sink money into. but you'll have to save double what you have to get one.
NoHed 3's are better to sink money into. but you'll have to save double what you have to get one.
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Ironic.
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If I was buying a wheel for its functionality why not go for the Mavic iO. I just like the look and want to treat myself in vanity. Nothing wrong with having a bike you enjoy
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get something lighter, stronger and better looking.
in other words, pretty much any other wheelset. for the money you'll spend on an aerospoke set, you could get a handbuilt set with much better components for probably a little bit less. i'm not sure where to begin as far as suggestions but look at velocity deep v's, mavic open pros, cpx-33's, h plus son f30's or ff's, pretty much any of those laced to formula, all city, etc. would be a better option. and look a hell of a lot nicer.
in other words, pretty much any other wheelset. for the money you'll spend on an aerospoke set, you could get a handbuilt set with much better components for probably a little bit less. i'm not sure where to begin as far as suggestions but look at velocity deep v's, mavic open pros, cpx-33's, h plus son f30's or ff's, pretty much any of those laced to formula, all city, etc. would be a better option. and look a hell of a lot nicer.
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I personally enjoy seeing bikes with a front Spok.
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I also need a wheel with an odd number of spokes. From what I have read online if there is an even number then something to do with the resonance of the spokes moving through the fork makes it slower//? unsure if this is true, but I know marvic used to have a 4 spoke wheel but discontinued it. The 5 is the best for strength but obviously heavier than the 3
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I also need a wheel with an odd number of spokes. From what I have read online if there is an even number then something to do with the resonance of the spokes moving through the fork makes it slower//? unsure if this is true, but I know marvic used to have a 4 spoke wheel but discontinued it. The 5 is the best for strength but obviously heavier than the 3
oh and its mavic...no r
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What type of bike do you have right now, and what wheels are on it? How much are you looking to spend?
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I also need a wheel with an odd number of spokes. From what I have read online if there is an even number then something to do with the resonance of the spokes moving through the fork makes it slower//? unsure if this is true, but I know marvic used to have a 4 spoke wheel but discontinued it. The 5 is the best for strength but obviously heavier than the 3
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About which one to buy, always go with a front, looks way better than just a rear
04-01-11, 04:16 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
04-02-11, 12:10 AM
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04-02-11, 06:07 AM
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you own one of course you'll vote for it.
Hell I'm not even saying I don't want one (i even said i did) but I'm not gonna spend $300 on it!! with that kind of $$ i would look at some REAL bling and get some Phil Wood's, and have not only a real usable track wheelset but 2 wheels way nicer than one aerospoke... but thats just me...
if you are getting some kind of good/ bro deal on it then go for it. if your gonna spend full on it then i would do some research on what TRUE wheel bling is since this sounds to be more about that than function. but why not get some sick function out of it too...
Hell I'm not even saying I don't want one (i even said i did) but I'm not gonna spend $300 on it!! with that kind of $$ i would look at some REAL bling and get some Phil Wood's, and have not only a real usable track wheelset but 2 wheels way nicer than one aerospoke... but thats just me...
if you are getting some kind of good/ bro deal on it then go for it. if your gonna spend full on it then i would do some research on what TRUE wheel bling is since this sounds to be more about that than function. but why not get some sick function out of it too...
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Get some Mavic Ellipse Track wheels! Pretty blingy in my opinion.
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Thank you all. This has been some fantastic discussion.
can any one explain this? I was looking at HED and Mavic wheelsets but I don't have gratuitous amounts of CASH-OLA to throw around. Any decent "wheel bling" in my price range?
with that kind of $$ i would look at some REAL bling
04-02-11, 08:05 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
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https://www.amazon.com/Phil-Wood-High.../dp/B001GSKNMK
fair enough