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Old 08-21-06, 09:13 PM
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the Co-Motion americano is a SERIOUSLY built ride for the cyldesdale out there.... they use a heavier gauge tubing, used in their tandems, STOUT rim and hub choices spun into high spoke count wheels....i forget if they are full custom or partial off the shelf; i think the latter.....

A great set of sturdy wheels is perhaps THE most important componentry on the bike. These are the crucial elements, i believe. Before even deciding on a bike or frame the OP could get a set of 36f/48r Phil Wood hubs built up on the 135-100 spacings to Sun Rhinolites, Velocity Dyads, or Mavic 717ers, and have the half of the bike build in the bag.

most any off the shelf bike you buy, if you buy a not completely custom specced bike, will need a new, better set of touring wheels, in my opinion. even the Trek 520 comes with a lameish wheelset.....
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