great tips, thanks
Originally Posted by
FBinNY
In your shoes, I'd focus on the overall bike and consider which seems best suited to my needs and budget. I'd gladly take a small step down in component group if I could get better wheels, frame or even saddle for the same dollars.
The Alex rims all appear to be pretty good budget wheels. Also, I've never understood frames beyond the materials. All the bikes within my range are made of aluminum alloy, with carbon forks.