Open Pro wheels
07-18-09 | 10:43 PM
#26
moving target
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From: birmingham, al
Bikes: looks like a specialized crux now
atleast 4 open- pro rims built, stiff enough to be in a Viagra commercial. never had any issues with them, 2 have been on the back on fixed gears, usually 32h 3x across. radial can cause both rim and hub issues
07-19-09 | 12:58 AM
#28
shut up and ride
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From: noho
Bikes: supersix hi-mod,burley duet tandem,woodrup track,cannondale cross,specialized road
the OPs seemed to have dropped a lot in quality over the years. back in the late 80s and early 90s everyone and i mean everyone rode OPs as there were no pre-built wheelsets. ive still got a 8 speed pair (non-hyperglide) that i still use on my cross bike and my 80s steel road bike and they're still running strong
07-19-09 | 05:31 AM
#29
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Try any Velocity. I mean, if they stand up to punk-ass-kid-tricks/abuse ... I know they arent light , but then isnt that how the formula goes : You can only have two. Pick from light, strong, economical. ...
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Last edited by martinus; 07-19-09 at 05:36 AM.
07-19-09 | 06:55 AM
#31
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From: Katy Texas
Bikes: Specialized Roubaix
I would go with a handbuilt set.
Rim: Kinlin XR-300. If you want a little lighter the XR-270. If you want even lighter Velocity Aerohead
Hubs: Dt Swiss 240s. If you want lighter get an Alchemy ELF front hub.
Spokes: Sapim CX Ray
Nipples: Brass Rear, Alloy Front
Lacing: 32 3X rear. 28 Radial Front. If you want lighter 28 2X rear and 24 radial front.
They will probably be about 200 grams lighter then what you have now and will be very reliable. The XR-300's may be slightly more aero but nothing drastic.
Rim: Kinlin XR-300. If you want a little lighter the XR-270. If you want even lighter Velocity Aerohead
Hubs: Dt Swiss 240s. If you want lighter get an Alchemy ELF front hub.
Spokes: Sapim CX Ray
Nipples: Brass Rear, Alloy Front
Lacing: 32 3X rear. 28 Radial Front. If you want lighter 28 2X rear and 24 radial front.
They will probably be about 200 grams lighter then what you have now and will be very reliable. The XR-300's may be slightly more aero but nothing drastic.
https://fairwheelbikes.com/kinlin-xr2...et-p-1644.html
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07-19-09 | 09:04 AM
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Check out these.
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07-19-09 | 10:13 AM
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From: Portland, OR
Check out these.
https://www.psimet.com/Pshop%20Psale.htm
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07-19-09 | 10:47 AM
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From: Katy Texas
Bikes: Specialized Roubaix
Thanks again for all the replies and yes that is a good deal. I'm going to Alaska for 2 weeks, then I have to save for the wheels, but I know which way to go.
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07-19-09 | 11:13 AM
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til they break. i've got the race lites and i'm on my third rear wheel. the rims have cracked, the heads of the spoke nipples have pulled off. fortunately they're really good at warrantying them. but keep an eye on them
the OPs seemed to have dropped a lot in quality over the years. back in the late 80s and early 90s everyone and i mean everyone rode OPs as there were no pre-built wheelsets. ive still got a 8 speed pair (non-hyperglide) that i still use on my cross bike and my 80s steel road bike and they're still running strong
the OPs seemed to have dropped a lot in quality over the years. back in the late 80s and early 90s everyone and i mean everyone rode OPs as there were no pre-built wheelsets. ive still got a 8 speed pair (non-hyperglide) that i still use on my cross bike and my 80s steel road bike and they're still running strong
My other wheels are mavic SSC SL 2 years old and no problems.
the X-lites seemed like a good deal so i figured the 5 year warranty is well worth the purchase,and on mavic you have to buy the 5 year warranty.
Years back i had a pair of Rolf's basically the same and no difference what so ever and i never had any problems.
my O/P were laced to C.K. hubs and I sold them for $300.00 after 2.5 years of use, they were g reat wheels but just did not spin up fast enough inmo.a little sluggish but pretty much a strudy and great wheel when it comes to the roads here in texas
