Originally Posted by
valerie2776
Thanks for all the suggestions!
pastorbobnlnh, thanks a ton for the photos and advice....
Aside from the weight and better braking, is there a reason I should get new wheels? I mentioned maybe getting lighter ones to a bike shop dude when I was just there, but he told me not to bother because the ones I have are in good condition and they are in "high demand," or that lots of people are looking for them, which I'm not sure is true?
Thank you. Glad to help!
I would never describe steel Varsity or Continental wheels as "being in high demand"!
But the LBS's advise makes sense and I'll tip my hat to them.
It's pretty flat in Cleveland (I'm guessing), your commute on nice days is relatively short, and the wheels are in good condition. Why not ride them and save your money for when you may be ready for an upgrade from the Varsity. This could occur in MT where the riding may be more challenging (again I'm guessing), and at this time you would want a lighter bike with different gearing.