Question regarding wheel
12-27-11 | 07:59 PM
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Question regarding wheel
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/2763220017.html
I'm going to get this wheel, it's the third picture. Is it worth 50 dollars?
I'm going to get this wheel, it's the third picture. Is it worth 50 dollars?
12-27-11 | 08:12 PM
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From: A Coffin Called Earth. or Toronto, ON
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looks like a rolf vector. for $50, I don't think it's a bad deal, but do note it's not a good wheel to start with. They crack at the nipple eyelets with about 100% frequency.
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Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
https://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/arti...ger-photos.htm
12-28-11 | 11:23 AM
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well personally I would not bother with it especially if your new at bike maintenance and repair. if AEO is correct about the failure rate I would consider it a waste to buy a used one.
as to what to look for... first of all make sure the wheel is true (doesn't wave side to side when you spin it), look for flat spots, (take the tire off and spin the wheel if it dips it may have a flat area), the bearing feel smooth with no play or gritty feel, and look very closely where the nipples and spokes enter the rim, for cranks bulges. wipe it with a rag and use a flashlight.
as to what to look for... first of all make sure the wheel is true (doesn't wave side to side when you spin it), look for flat spots, (take the tire off and spin the wheel if it dips it may have a flat area), the bearing feel smooth with no play or gritty feel, and look very closely where the nipples and spokes enter the rim, for cranks bulges. wipe it with a rag and use a flashlight.
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