Sorry for the sidetrack, but I need a quick opinion. Somebody offered to sell me a NEW Alex DA22 700c rear wheel with 36 holes, laced with standard 14g stainless spokes, and having a sealed bearing Shimano compatible 9spd hub. Not sure if the hub is actually Shimano or just Shimano-compatible. Price is $35. Is this a good deal? I don't really need it, but I thought it might be a decent backup for the similarly spec'd Alex ACE 19 that comes on the Jamis I'm getting. I could also switch it out on the bike trainer instead of having to change the tire.
Basically, aside from the additional cost of a $30 SRAM cassette, tube, and tire, is the $35 price worth jumping on, or is the mediocrity of the Alex wheel not worth the deal?
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thanks