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Old 07-30-12 | 03:51 PM
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Crandrew
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Scrod-
New member looking for either some direction on where to get the answers or your knowledge should you know the answers. I'm a super newb with little to no knowledge of bikes.

I have a 2012 SE Draft Lite-yes I know they are cheap and crap. (I've researched that much) Its the first bike I have purchased for over 20 years, I'm using it for a round town commuter.

So far i've added some MKS GR-9 pedals, All-City Clips, straps and a new saddle.

The confusion im having is choosing wheels and a new crankset.

When I shop for wheelsets I know I need to look at 700c, but when it comes to the hubs and spokes im not sure what to get. I run front brake so I would like to have MSW, this is the main reason for switching as my current wheels squeal like a banshee. Looking to keep my total wheelset cost under $200.

With the crankset I've found out that i have a Euro BB which is a bit different then the standard JIS or Square. I'm not seeing any crankset's advertised as being Euro BB compatible. So if I want to purchase a Pake or Origin8 crankset what needs to be done? Or do you have another suggestion? Im looking to keep my crank under 100 but closer to $50 would be good. (the gearing isnt an issue, I found that sticky )

Hope this is something you might be able to help me with. i've been trolling the forum for a few months trying to learn but when entering a new sport/hobby its quite overwhelming. Thanks in advance for any help you might provide.

(tried to PM this but couldn't due to post count) Hopefully this is inline with the thread purpose, thanks.
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