How much are we looking at? - Wheel advice
12-14-09, 03:09 PM
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There are plenty of beefy rims available.. The top 3 in 36 hole would be: Velocity Deep V, The Chukker and B43 rims... If the chukker or B43 are not beefy enough, not sure where else you can go..
The B43 is Triple Walled - 43mm Deep, the come in 24,28,32,36 or 48 hole options.. Lots to choose from..
https://www.velocityusa.com/default.asp?contentID=700
https://www.velocityusa.com/default.asp?contentID=583
https://www.velocityusa.com/default.asp?contentID=699
The B43 is Triple Walled - 43mm Deep, the come in 24,28,32,36 or 48 hole options.. Lots to choose from..
https://www.velocityusa.com/default.asp?contentID=700
https://www.velocityusa.com/default.asp?contentID=583
https://www.velocityusa.com/default.asp?contentID=699
12-15-09, 01:31 PM
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One of the better websites to find rims is proheelbuilder.. MSW abbrev is for MACHINED SIDEWALLS..
Here is a list of Velocity rims: https://www.prowheelbuilder.com/other...ucts&subcat=83
Here is a list of Velocity rims: https://www.prowheelbuilder.com/other...ucts&subcat=83
12-15-09, 03:45 PM
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One of the better websites to find rims is proheelbuilder.. MSW abbrev is for MACHINED SIDEWALLS..
Here is a list of Velocity rims: https://www.prowheelbuilder.com/other...ucts&subcat=83
Here is a list of Velocity rims: https://www.prowheelbuilder.com/other...ucts&subcat=83
I just put together a custom rear wheel order with Deep Vs to get an idea of cost and they quoted me $126.
Rims: VELOCITY DEEP V ROAD 700c SILVER RIM MSW
Hubs: Shimano SHIMANO LX SILVER REAR HUB
Spokes: DT Swiss DT SWISS CHAMPION 14 GUAGE SILVER SPOKES
Nipples: Silver Brass Silver
Assuming the rims and hubs are 36h (I'd have to try to specify that in comments, but I know both the wheel and the Shimano LX hub are available in 36h varieties), then even w/ their $19 shipping charges - that's less than $150 for a rear wheel w/ Deep Vs. They also ask rider weight in the order process which makes me think they take that into account when tensioning the wheels, which sounds like a good thing to me.
Have you or do you know of anyone that's purchased wheels from them? How's the quality/durability? Service?
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Thanks, socalrider! You've been a veritable cornucopia of helpful information and links for me!!!
I just put together a custom rear wheel order with Deep Vs to get an idea of cost and they quoted me $126.
Rims: VELOCITY DEEP V ROAD 700c SILVER RIM MSW
Hubs: Shimano SHIMANO LX SILVER REAR HUB
Spokes: DT Swiss DT SWISS CHAMPION 14 GUAGE SILVER SPOKES
Nipples: Silver Brass Silver
Assuming the rims and hubs are 36h (I'd have to try to specify that in comments, but I know both the wheel and the Shimano LX hub are available in 36h varieties), then even w/ their $19 shipping charges - that's less than $150 for a rear wheel w/ Deep Vs. They also ask rider weight in the order process which makes me think they take that into account when tensioning the wheels, which sounds like a good thing to me.
Have you or do you know of anyone that's purchased wheels from them? How's the quality/durability? Service?
I just put together a custom rear wheel order with Deep Vs to get an idea of cost and they quoted me $126.
Rims: VELOCITY DEEP V ROAD 700c SILVER RIM MSW
Hubs: Shimano SHIMANO LX SILVER REAR HUB
Spokes: DT Swiss DT SWISS CHAMPION 14 GUAGE SILVER SPOKES
Nipples: Silver Brass Silver
Assuming the rims and hubs are 36h (I'd have to try to specify that in comments, but I know both the wheel and the Shimano LX hub are available in 36h varieties), then even w/ their $19 shipping charges - that's less than $150 for a rear wheel w/ Deep Vs. They also ask rider weight in the order process which makes me think they take that into account when tensioning the wheels, which sounds like a good thing to me.
Have you or do you know of anyone that's purchased wheels from them? How's the quality/durability? Service?
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12-17-09, 04:26 PM
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How wide can you go with the Deep Vs? Dyads?
I have a 40mm tire on the rear right now, but will probably be going with a 35 soon, as the tire is pretty worn out and some new fenders are going to require a slightly narrower tire.
I have a 40mm tire on the rear right now, but will probably be going with a 35 soon, as the tire is pretty worn out and some new fenders are going to require a slightly narrower tire.
12-17-09, 06:00 PM
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I have gone as wide as 700x32 with deep v's using ritchey cross tires... If you need to use 35 or 40mm, definitely go with the Dyad or the Chukker rim..
