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Old 06-06-07 | 11:00 PM
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Defenbacher
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Is Trackstar in NYC conversion-friendly?

For three years I've been riding and loving a motobecane mirage i converted myself, and some jackass stole my rear wheel last week on 32nd and Park outside my office. So now I need a new one. I went into a certain shop in my hood that can remain nameless i suppose and it was pretty much a "buy what we have straight up w/ no service or get out" type of vibe. They're busy filling web orders I know but this wasn't too cool for my needs anyway.

My stolen wheel (sovos hub) very luckily meshed perfectly with all my other components—shimano 68mm BB, Sugino RD cranks. I didn't have to mess with it at all, so I don't have much experience with tweaking chainline.

I'm looking for a good shop to help me find a new wheel that fits. Have heard some good things about trackstar—is this the place for me or are they going to run me out of the shop for not riding tru-grit track stuff? I'm just looking for someone friendly to help a guy who's teaching himself mechanics (but isn't nearly handy enough to build a wheel) get back on the road.

Any other recommendations are welcome too. I surfed the LBS sticky and know the usual suspects, but I'd love some specific feedback on my situation if anyone has any. Thanks.
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