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Old 08-22-12 | 10:53 PM
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From: Mid Willamette Valley, Orygun

Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3

Originally Posted by byrd48
The rims match and there are 6 cogs on the back. The shifter is a 6 speed as well, so it's possible they were both changed, although Bikepedia does list the Altus c20 shifters as stock.
The wheels I'm considering are these:
http://www.amazon.com/Avenir-Weinman...I1J2EI09YMHQCX



http://www.amazon.com/Sta-Tru-Silver...eed+rear+wheel

I'd probably go with the Weinman since it's a name we've heard of. The other????

Both are inexpensive wheels, but should be suitable if you aren't one that runs into curbs etc.

A few months back I bought a similar set for back up wheels.
There were obviously "reject" wheels with multiple "flat spots" that had been actually marked with a paint stick.
2-3 hours with the truing stand and tension meter and I was actually able to get them in pretty decent shape.
Now when I say "flat spots", they weren't severe, but they were noticeable. For a $40 wheel, I wouldn't really expect much better.
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