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03-04-11 | 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by OldPilot

Here is what I am thinking about getting...Mavic Open Pro Wheelset + Shimano Ultegra 6700 Hubs NEW for $275...unless Psimet can give me the same deal. HINT...HINT...Psimet....HINT...HINT

Too many expenses this year from fixing the roof after tornado damage, $11K for my son's auto accident, $2K to fix my truck & now my rear axle on my truck is going bad

..."if it weren't for bad luck" LMAO

...You have gotta love life, otherwise it will drive you crazy. (that is from me, HEH)

You can check these out, I have read here on BF that this wheel set is an excellent training wheel set. As I said, I plan on getting these for the old birthday.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mavic-Open-Pro-W...#ht_1085wt_905

They can be reasonably good wheels provided the wheelbuilder is good. What do you know about the builder? I see he's selling them "as-is no warranty". Doesn't sound like a bargain to me.

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