Originally Posted by
Bill Kapaun
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 $40 wheel, I wouldn't really expect much better.
That weinman is known for older large reach and clearance brake calipers not for rims/wheels. And those wheels have joytec hubs (that are on the junky side of the line. It's 3$ a joytec front hub and 5-6$ for a rear hub.. I'd avoid that, I've tossed a joytec front hub in less than 3000km - cracked raceway on the hub part)
For that between those two i'd definitely go with the other one. that have a shimano rear hub. and it has alex rims (that is ok, and known manufacturer of budget rims that work well, yet singlewall is not the most desirable rim), also dt spokes are good. It's a better option all the way.