Re-Cycle

Yesterday I brought home a new [to me] hard tail that has a set of spinergy wheels. I can't seem to find any identifying marks other then the brand. The front is radial laced and both wheels use butted spokes. They have to be at least 2 years old according to the previous owner and seem to be in great shape. Just trying to figure out if these are every day wheels or if I should switch to a backup set of traditional wheels for every day riding.

The auction pictures don't really give much detail

https://cgi.ebay.com/Soma-Groove-Stee...1#ht_809wt_946

plasticmaam12

I wasn't aware that Spinergy ever made anything but wheels that incorporate carbon fiber into their construction, first with the Rev-X, and now with the Spox. I guess they did or do. Me, I'd take a traditional wire-spoked wheelset over any of Spinergy's carbon offerings. I might be a little wary of the radial-laced front, especially if you are a big guy and/or you are rough on your equipment.

That said, I think that you got a great deal on the bike. I'm sure the seller was bummed that it went so cheaply and that there was only one bid. Have fun.

dejock

looks like a great pickup! as far as the wheels, i cant help. enjoy!

bikinfool

I kinda remember after Spinergy came out with some of their first wheelsets they offered some standard ones as well, probably about distribution volume but?