What wheelset for a $1600 road bike build?
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Recomend a wheelset for a $1600 commuter bike
Can anyone recomend a standard wheelset for general commuting and errands. I want to spend about $1600 total- so far the frame and fork will be about $500 and use the Shimano 105 group.
All recomendations are welcome.
Some of the things I am looking for are:
-Pre-built
-32 spoke count on each wheel (or more)
-Black rims, aero shaped would be nice
-Silver colored spokes
-Silver hubs
I'm open to all options. Which wheelset do you use on your bike and how much did it cost?
Thanks.
All recomendations are welcome.
Some of the things I am looking for are:
-Pre-built
-32 spoke count on each wheel (or more)
-Black rims, aero shaped would be nice
-Silver colored spokes
-Silver hubs
I'm open to all options. Which wheelset do you use on your bike and how much did it cost?
Thanks.
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You could always set your budget and then talk to a custom wheel builder...
I am currently looking into custom wheels in the ~$500 range, and my top 2 choices are Ligero Wheelworks ( https://www.ligerowheels.com/ ) and Mike Garcia at Odds and Endos ( https://oddsandendos.com/ )
You can talk to them about what you are looking for, and they can suggest a build within your budget and with your specs...
I am currently looking into custom wheels in the ~$500 range, and my top 2 choices are Ligero Wheelworks ( https://www.ligerowheels.com/ ) and Mike Garcia at Odds and Endos ( https://oddsandendos.com/ )
You can talk to them about what you are looking for, and they can suggest a build within your budget and with your specs...
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What are you going to be using the bike for? (racing, commuting, touring, etc.)
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Thanks for your replies so far. The bike will mainly be used for commuting, so I prefer wheels with a spoke count of at least 32.
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FWIW - I've ridden through some rugged stuff on my Orion II's; they're pretty solid. Bumpy grass, curbs, rocks, potholes, wooden bridges - you name it. This is all on my regular route too. BTW - I'm 210 lbs.
https://sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html#spokes
https://sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html#spokes
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Can anyone recomend a standard wheelset for general commuting and errands. I want to spend about $1600 total- so far the frame and fork will be about $500 and use the Shimano 105 group.
All recomendations are welcome.
Some of the things I am looking for are:
-Pre-built
-32 spoke count on each wheel (or more)
-Black rims, aero shaped would be nice
-Silver colored spokes
-Silver hubs
I'm open to all options. Which wheelset do you use on your bike and how much did it cost?
Thanks.
All recomendations are welcome.
Some of the things I am looking for are:
-Pre-built
-32 spoke count on each wheel (or more)
-Black rims, aero shaped would be nice
-Silver colored spokes
-Silver hubs
I'm open to all options. Which wheelset do you use on your bike and how much did it cost?
Thanks.
From what you have stated its possible you could buy a quality frame for 700ish and a grouppo from probikekit.com for 500 or less. Wheel set I would use a plain old mavic/shimano 28 or 32 setup... this wheelset would cost around 300. Also consider a wheelset from Neuvation
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I've heard good things about the wheels Colorado Cyclist builds, the prices are more than reasonable and you can specify spoke count up to 36, hubs, rims, etc. You could get Dura-Ace hubs with CXP-33 rims for about $350, plus maybe $40 shipping. Not as light as some, but bulletproof for under $400.
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I've heard good things about the wheels Colorado Cyclist builds, the prices are more than reasonable and you can specify spoke count up to 36, hubs, rims, etc. You could get Dura-Ace hubs with CXP-33 rims for about $350, plus maybe $40 shipping. Not as light as some, but bulletproof for under $400.
Although I would still say go to a wheelbuilder for the wheels- I have CXP 33rims 105 hubs and 36 spokes and they are Bombproof. Can't quote prices but $400 is a bit high for over here- I paid $250 and we are generraly more expensive.
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Yeah, I think you could get the CXP-33's with Ultegra hubs for about $230 plus shipping, Open Pros for about $220. The Dura-Ace hubs are lighter but they do add a few $$$'s.
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I just picked up 32x Open Pro/Record wheels for $250 from Performance. D/A hubs were similar in price. It's pretty unbeatable IMHO. I couldn't source the hubs alone for that.
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take a look at Velocity wheels. They make a nice set called Sparticus Pro ...they carry a cheap pricetag but the wheels are anything but cheap in their build / performance for a wheel set. you can score the Sparticus Pro from anywhere between $350 -370. not 32 spoked but you can find another set that has more like the Deep V , Dyad , Fusion, or Nuvian's
A lot of hand wheels builders use Velocity rims .
A lot of hand wheels builders use Velocity rims .
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$209.00 per set at Performance. Pay a local wheelbuilder to check the tension for approx $50 if you want (I didn't and the wheels have been flawless for +2years). Spend the extra cash on carbon fiber bottle cages - a must have for the fashionable commuter.
$209.00 per set at Performance. Pay a local wheelbuilder to check the tension for approx $50 if you want (I didn't and the wheels have been flawless for +2years). Spend the extra cash on carbon fiber bottle cages - a must have for the fashionable commuter.
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I just ordered a set of wheels from Troy at Ligero. He's a pretty good guy to talk to and I got a set of wheels for around $600. My requirements were a good looking, relatively light, relatively aero rim that was a good bang-for-the-buck and would be strong.
I think he came up with a good combo and I'll give you all the rundown when I actually ride them.
I think he came up with a good combo and I'll give you all the rundown when I actually ride them.
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Expect to tension these wheels. You might, like indolent 58, be lucky enough to get a perfectly built wheel, but you're just as likely to get a wheel that's improperly tensioned -- sort of half-built. I "finished' my performance-built wheels and now they ride fine, and seeing as how I got them on sale for a bit under $200+shipping, I can hardly complain.
If you don't want to deal with this sort of thing, consider colorado cyclist. The pair of Open Pro/Ultegra wheels they sold me (two pairs on two bikes--I know, i'm boring), while slightly more expensive, were impeccably built.
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