replacement for rigid MTB
03-30-11 | 10:29 PM
#27
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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.
03-31-11 | 04:59 AM
#28
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From: Thibodaux, LA
Bikes: '10 Surly LHT, Rat-rod Klunker, '82 Peugeot PH12 Centennial
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!
04-01-11 | 04:52 AM
#29
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From: Cleveland,Ohio
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.
+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.
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.
04-01-11 | 03:33 PM
#30
The Drive Side is Within
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From: New Haven, CT, USA
Bikes: Road, Cargo, Tandem, Etc.
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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