Thread: Wheelset Sizing
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Old 06-14-12, 12:48 PM
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The hubs aren't compatible, so if you get a different FW now, you won't be able to use it when you upgrade to a free hub wheel.
It'd save money in the long run to upgrade both now.
You can find rear wheels for about $45 online.

What's your dropout spacing?
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