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11-21-12, 09:50 AM
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Nashbar Wheelset!
I just pulled the trigger on a set of Vuelta Corsa HD Road Wheelset.
I have read the reviews on here and on nashbar and had long ago decided that this was going to be my replacement wheels. I have been having problems with my 2001 oem alexrim da-16's.
I had been keeping my eye on these wheels for the past few months waiting for them to come into stock. Well today they did and to my surprise along with a 20% discount promo code on any order over $50.
So I got a set of these wheels along with a new cassette shipped (to canada) for $210.
Can't wait to put them on and try them out.
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I have read the reviews on here and on nashbar and had long ago decided that this was going to be my replacement wheels. I have been having problems with my 2001 oem alexrim da-16's.
I had been keeping my eye on these wheels for the past few months waiting for them to come into stock. Well today they did and to my surprise along with a 20% discount promo code on any order over $50.
So I got a set of these wheels along with a new cassette shipped (to canada) for $210.
Can't wait to put them on and try them out.
Glenn
11-21-12, 12:42 PM
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Pretty sweet deal. Let us know how the wheels pan out.
11-21-12, 12:57 PM
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I got a set of the Vuelta track wheels through Nashbar for my son's fixed gear bike... I was VERY impressed. The cones were just a bit tight, but they were perfectly true right out of the box, and still true now, a year later. Vuelta seems to be a real bargain.
11-22-12, 08:44 PM
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I bought a pair of the HD's, earlier in the year. The plan was to use them until I could get enough $$ for a better custom wheelset. I saved and bought a handbuilt set and then used them for a 50 mile ride. I put the Vueltas back on. They (the handbuilt set) are hanging in the garage. I love the Vueltas and have no plans to change them. I put about 1500 miles on them. No problems with them and they are still as true as the day I got them.
Good luck with them.
Good luck with them.
11-23-12, 01:07 PM
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My brother runs the Vueltas on his Fuji Cross bike (he uses the Vueltas in "road" mode with narrow slicks installed). They look sexy, and he's loved them so far. Not a ton of miles on them, but so far so good.
Good luck!
Good luck!
11-23-12, 09:34 PM
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Ordered these today as well. I was concerned about these being heavy until i passed the mirror. Now i feel like i made a good choice.
11-23-12, 09:59 PM
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I was impressed at The Great Look as well as the Great Ride.
Was able to install the tires by hand.
Was able to install the tires by hand.
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11-24-12, 11:47 AM
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Thanks..They sure do. Got them for $120 on a week end sale.+ $30 shipping..I am Happy.
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11-26-12, 08:26 AM
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My bike is black, so I am hoping they look good on mine as well. Once they arrive and I get them installed I will have to post a picture.
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11-26-12, 07:41 PM
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It's at an odd angle, but here's another shot while you wait for your rims to show up -- my brother's 2011 Fuji cross bike.
I've also seen them "loaned" to my sis-inlaw's Scattante (dark blue frame) and they look great there too.
I've also seen them "loaned" to my sis-inlaw's Scattante (dark blue frame) and they look great there too.
11-30-12, 10:20 AM
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Got my wheels, I will have to do a before & after picture for you guys. They look great! I just need to install my 8 speed 11 - 28 on it.
I didn't notice it the first time I looked at your bike 10-wheel. I run a similar pump, mine might be larger though. I currently strap my pump on my top tube, I would like it better on the seat tube where you have it. I will have to play and see what I can do to move it.
I didn't notice it the first time I looked at your bike 10-wheel. I run a similar pump, mine might be larger though. I currently strap my pump on my top tube, I would like it better on the seat tube where you have it. I will have to play and see what I can do to move it.
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11-30-12, 10:30 AM
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I love mine. Only about 600 miles on them but we have rough roads and I ride a bit gravel and crushed rock too. The front was not true or properly dished when I received them but since then they have been perfect. Awesome looks and really not a lot heavier than a whole lot of wheelsets out there. I don't like flats so I run some pretty heavy tires and tubes too. When I put on my Rolf's and liter tires it is noticeable.
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Got my wheels, I will have to do a before & after picture for you guys. They look great! I just need to install my 8 speed 11 - 28 on it.
I didn't notice it the first time I looked at your bike 10-wheel. I run a similar pump, mine might be larger though. I currently strap my pump on my top tube, I would like it better on the seat tube where you have it. I will have to play and see what I can do to move it.
I didn't notice it the first time I looked at your bike 10-wheel. I run a similar pump, mine might be larger though. I currently strap my pump on my top tube, I would like it better on the seat tube where you have it. I will have to play and see what I can do to move it.
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12-01-12, 09:07 AM
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OK here are some picks that I took last night.
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New wheels!!
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12-01-12, 09:33 AM
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On an unrelated front, while I'm sure there is much to like about Texas, and lots of things I don't like about California, I noticed a total of four water bottle cages on your BMC. I drink a lot when I ride-- I carry two of these, and often refill them-- but either you really like to drink when riding, or you need all that water down there in Texas because of the weather.
OP, nice deal on those wheels, too. I thought I got a decent deal on the wheels I recently bought, after getting tired of repairing broken spokes on my Mavics (reading this motivated me to ditch the Mavics). But you got a great buy.
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I have asked my wife to buy me a set for Xmas, I hope she does!
They look great on your bike, great price too!
They look great on your bike, great price too!
12-03-12, 11:21 AM
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You're going to love them;-)
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Update:
So finally the weather is nice and I have my road bike out. Yeah I love the wheels!!!
Very happy with my purchase.
So finally the weather is nice and I have my road bike out. Yeah I love the wheels!!!
Very happy with my purchase.
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i bought a set of vueleta corsica pros for my road bike last year. 1800 miles on them still spin as true the day i took them out of the box. i weight 220 if it matters.
i liked then so much i bought a set of the HD wheels for my hybrid.
nasbar has free shipping for the next 2 days so act fast.
i liked then so much i bought a set of the HD wheels for my hybrid.
nasbar has free shipping for the next 2 days so act fast.
