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12-19-18, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SaulF

Thanks for the input everyone! Its been very helpful and I think I'm leaning towards buying a new set of wheels that are SS/Fixed built. I think at the moment my top option is this
Sun CR18 Black 700c 36h Fixed Gear Singlespeed Wheelset Black Black Sun rims high flange Formula fixed gear track hubs wheels wheelset [0072774711871] - $115.00 Velomine.com : Worldwide Bicycle Shop, fixed gear track bike wheelsets campagnolo super r

I also came across this conversion kit that I would love to hear your opinion on.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/EighthInch-....c100005.m1851

Can't speak to the conversion kit, but as for the Sun CR-18/Formula wheelset from Velomine, I bought the same set a while back and they're a solid choice for the price. My only word of caution would be that since they're machine built, you'll likely need to do a bit of re-tensioning of the spokes after a few miles. Mine were creaking a little bit around the spoke nipples and a few small adjustments and some oiling of the nipples cleared that right up.

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