TejanoTrackie 

Huffandstuff

This is what you are doing.

JohnDThompson 

Could be an advantage in a velodrome, but not on the streets.

AristoNYC

Aero wheels aren't supposed to be lighter wheels just because they are carbon.

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JeremyLC

So... What? You came here looking for feedback and to be an ass to anyone who might dare give you feedback that contradicts what you obviously already decided you're going to do?

Seriously, though, the other guys here are, albeit in a smartassed manner, giving you good advice. If you want to spend the money on an upgrade consider either upgrading to better quality complete bike (maybe save for awhile and really upgrade) or, if you really just want wheels, get a good set from Velomine.

As to your specific question, you can thread a freewheel onto a hub that is threaded for a cog+lockring. And, no, for street use that wheel isn't a particularly good idea.

GromCake

Did you read this like you were told to? It makes it very clear that you are to expect the occasional harsh response here, in this particular sub-forum. You're putting nutritional supplements into a bowl of fruity pebbles right now with this carbon rear wheel ****, you're not going to get anywhere. You're putting shiny 24" rims on your moms old plymouth voyager minivan. Get it? No one's racing a purefix on the velodrome, odds are your local velodrome - if you even have one - won't even allow that bike. Give yourself six months build some good taste and you'll be embarrassed that you ever started this thread.

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Nagrom_

Damn son.

That's creative.

Jgovia

Lol. At "good advice". I expected the responses I'm getting. You expect a couple smart asses on an internet forum to be disrespectful and attempt to be funny. Anyways, I appreciate the advice. Think I'm going to settle with some 60mm's. The reason I'm getting new rear wheels is because the current wheel is cracked and I'm also no longer a fan of the red rims either. Looking for something simple and I like carbon matte black. I apologize for inquiring about 88mm wheels lol. You guys are so tough and sarcastic on the Internet. Completely out of character from your real life personality but what can you do?

JamesCraps

You don't know me!

Huffandstuff

If you want some good advice to ignore here's some more. Get some foot retention for your bike, level out your saddle and take those silly reflectors off your wheels.

catonec 

the dude wants 88mm rims on his bike. what should it matter to anyone else how misguided it is. He doesnt have to justify his decission. Money isnt the issue, neither is weight obviously or crosswinds, or real time performance. He has cash and wants the street cred or maybe just an attractive wall hanger, it doesnt matter. is it a good idea??? well.....its not our decision. we can make alternative suggestions but dont expect it to be listened to.

Jgovia

Lol. Everything is based on preference. I just want some new wheels. Getting rid of the reflectors is a good idea, though.

Jgovia

The 88mm rims actually weigh less than the rim currently on my bike. I've already decided against them, though. You think I can get street credit with 60mm rims? It's exactly what I'm shooting for.....

catonec 

I personally think brand name, or high end, quailty, performance based equipment trumps a lookalike knock off any day. More street cred buying something that works better than just looks really cool. 60mm is still pretty damn wide.

Jared.

I understand that, but my overall point is that there is no value there. But it doesn't matter, my point, along with most made in this thread are moot.

Jared.

If you are shooting for "street cred(it)" I'd start with a new frame.

Jgovia

I want my bike to be as lightweight as possible and be high quality. I don't see an issue with that. If there's a frame out there that will make my bike lighter than the weight it is now, feel free to tell me which ones to look at. I'm ignoring any further ignorant childish comment. I'd like my bike to look nice as well as feel nice....get over it. If you can't, don't reply. Came here for information on parts and compatibility. Not your personal taste

Nagrom_

Pick any random frame and wheelset and it would probably be lighter and higher quality than a prefix on China carbon.

Jgovia

Can you link me to a site where I can purchase good quality lightweight wheelsets? I want to get rid of these red rims. I like the matte black look

Nagrom_

It's been mentioned in the thread already, Wabi cycles has a light weight affordable wheelset. Also check out velomine.com. Lots to pick from their.


Or you could go custom and get stupid light.

TMonk

Don't forget HuffandStuff's advice: You can utilize a freewheel on a fix/fix hub. This may help you with your wheel choices.

Also, I like your attitude! **** all the haters.

Cappuccino

There's this thing called Google, and the search box on the SSFG forum. Use those.

europa

Look, as has been explained to you, the bike you are starting with is not a very good bike. It's low end, poor quality and heavy.

You claim you want light weight and high quality. Good. Then stop farting about with an elcheapo bike and spend your money on a GOOD QUALITY bike to start with. Then there would be some point in paying good money for wheels. No, I'm not going to do your shopping for you and no, I'm not being a smartarse.

Very deep, carbon fibre wheels offer no advantages on the road except problems in cross winds, harsh rides and expensive replacements when you break them. However, you can buy stronger wheels that are lighter, give no problems in cross winds and give a far better ride. You have been given some advice on where to find them. No, I am not going to do your shopping for you and no, I am not being a smartarse.

The equipment you ride has little effect on your performance on the track or on the road for that matter. What IS important is your level of skill, your level of fitness and your strength. Once those are of a high level, you can start making small gains by using better kit. That you need to come on here and ask about this stuff screams to us that you have neither the skill, nor the fitness nor the strength to make full use of your bike, so please don't go carrying on about performance or how serious you want to be on the track. And if you imagine I'm being a smartarse, you really do not understand what I've said.

As for aesthetics, I am quite within my rights to laugh at clown bikes, just as you are to laugh at my staid and traditional choice of bike (and I think you just might laugh at mine). I choose when and where I do it (and I haven't in this thread) and expect to get ignored by the owner of the bike. I suggest you learn a similar attitude rather than getting snarky which only has the effect of stirring the lads up even more.

You were given it, you just didn't seem to understand it.

So, let me make it easier for us all:
Give us a budget for your overall bike, a real budget because when you say, 'money is no object', people like me will send you to a specialist frame builder to do what I did, get a custom made frame (the complete bike was $3,500 and worth every cent, it's one of those I referred to earlier)
Give us a use for your bike, including any intended track work. Yes, just posing at the local pub and looking cool is a real use, so be up front and say so, don't hide it under other layers.
Expect people to tell you your choice of parts is wrong when they believe it is - deep, carbon fibre wheels really don't make sense, but don't tell the roadies that, it'll spoil their dinner.
And finally, don't get upset with people disagree with you, it only results in threads like this