Originally Posted by
Covalent Jello
Damn! Lost the bid! $50 looked nice. Then it was 65. Then 80. Then it ended around 100 something.
I was trying after a quick lookup of the hubs. My heart's racing. Love ebay. Haha.
How's it go...is LX is better than XT, right? Deore is the worst? Haven't thought about this stuff in a while.
I really shouldnt buy anything though until I can figure out what width I am aiming for and what materials/designs are strongest etc.
I mean I have to go on something,..I shouldnt buy Mavics blindly just like I shouldnt those sexy glowgreen spank hoolahoops
No, there are models below Deore level as well, but the hierarchy going up is Deore, LX, SLX, XT, XTR. A complete wheelset usually can be had for cheaper than the components even if you build your own. Building isn't hard, just tedious. Check out Mike T's wheelbuilding info
http://miketechinfo.com/new-tech-wheels-tires.htm. The truing "machine" can be as simple as a fork and a zip tie, but it's mostly you.
Bicycle Wheel Warehouse also offers good wheels, try looking at these
http://bicyclewheelwarehouse.com/ind...&productId=102, and look around at some of their other offerings, too.