Originally Posted by
Fred Smedley
Perhaps, but how much will it cost you to put low aero spoked, wide flange quality hubbed , 2;1 laced , offset rim carbon rim-al brake track wheelset. I have looked , I can't match the technology, build characteristics of the system wheels available under $600.00 . I can build a nice wheel, that's repairable with economical parts, but I can not match the technology. I can not find the necessary parts over the counter or they are cost prohibitive making custom more expensive.
Good point - if one wants a reasonable upgrade, factories do a good job putting stuff together. But I was wondering what the OP meant by "flashy." Usually it means either something visually distinctive (hence my suggestion for custom), or, if factory/stock, something obviously top-shelf - if not notoriously high-priced.