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mtalinm

03-30-11 09:07 PM

can't believe the first response was NOT "Surly". took until #2

Hangtownmatt

03-30-11 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mtalinm (Post 12436456)

can't believe the first response was NOT "Surly". took until #2

That was me. And you know what ... I don't even own a Surly. I commute on a 1996 rigid Trek 950 MTB and a 1983 Nishiki road bike. But it was an honest recommendation. I'd like to have one if I could justify it.

FunkyStickman

03-31-11 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mtalinm (Post 12436456)

can't believe the first response was NOT "Surly". took until #2

Sorry! I've actually thought about getting a 26" LHT and swapping my commuter parts over to it, but after a friend bought one, I'll stick with what I've got for now. It's not significantly better than a quality steel MTB frame, other than the braze-ons. Doesn't weigh any less, either!

sonatageek

04-01-11 04:52 AM

I bought a set of the Vuelta Zerolites from Nashbar last year, also for $50ish plus shipping. I have about 600-700 miles on them so far and they have been very good. Not light, but a little lighter than the stock single walled rims that came off the bike, the hubs spin smooth enough and they have stayed straight and true. The sale price on them falls in a range from the low-mid $50 to about $85 range after discounts are applied.

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Originally Posted by eofelis (Post 12435151)

+1 on the Veulta wheelset. I just got a set from gNashbar for $56+ship. I'm going to put them on a steel 1996 Novara touring frame that will be my back-commuter bike.

If the steel frame you have is in good shape, just keep replacing parts as they wear out and it should be good to go for a long time.

Standalone

04-01-11 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JPprivate (Post 12435679)

YES!!!! That's it!!! Where do I send my check?

But seriously, I guess the consensus is to get new wheels, and that's what I did. Thanks again for the responses.

fix the old wheels too and load'em up with your winter tires... and you're good to go. Won't even have to ride studded tires on good clear days!

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