Forte Gemini wheels from Performance Bikes
03-08-06, 10:41 PM
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Forte Gemini wheels from Performance Bikes
Does anyone have experience with these wheels? I'm looking for a rear wheel with paired spokes for not too much money. No racing, just recreational riding for a 165lb guy.
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5320
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5320
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have you searched? seems like i remember seeing a fair number of threads, and if i recollect correct, they get positive to rave reviews?
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Do you have to have paired spokes? The Performance Forte Titan wheels are supposed to be rebadged Neuvations (formerly Supergo Korso wheels) with bladed spokes, are supposed to be pretty durable, and are a decent value for the money. Currently they're only $20 more than the Geminis for the set.
03-08-06, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Ostuni
have you searched? seems like i remember seeing a fair number of threads, and if i recollect correct, they get positive to rave reviews?
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Originally Posted by Propofol
Do you have to have paired spokes? The Performance Forte Titan wheels are supposed to be rebadged Neuvations (formerly Supergo Korso wheels) with bladed spokes, are supposed to be pretty durable, and are a decent value for the money. Currently they're only $20 more than the Geminis for the set.
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Originally Posted by Propofol
Do you have to have paired spokes? The Performance Forte Titan wheels are supposed to be rebadged Neuvations (formerly Supergo Korso wheels) with bladed spokes, are supposed to be pretty durable, and are a decent value for the money. Currently they're only $20 more than the Geminis for the set.
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Originally Posted by SesameCrunch
Well, it's not a necessity, but a nicety. I'm actually shopping for a friend who is trying to match a rear wheel to his Race Lite front wheel. He is a casual rider and doesn't want to spend big bucks.
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Originally Posted by Propofol
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How about a set of Bontrager Select for $150?
Paired spokes...
https://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Bontrager-Se...QQcmdZViewItem
Paired spokes...
https://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Bontrager-Se...QQcmdZViewItem
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I am #250 and have 1200 miles on a set and have had no problems at all. Just a little 1/4 turn of the spoke wrench here and there.
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thier ok...my pops and brother in law have em...the titans are better and only a few bucks more if on sale for 70 and 90 bucks...I'd go with the titans...the open pros are realy good as well.
