Good deal for a set of wheels?
12-26-11, 05:36 PM
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Good deal for a set of wheels?
Aeromax rims
bladed 24 spoke
front: 873grams, back:1158grams
handbuilt
for $200?
bladed 24 spoke
front: 873grams, back:1158grams
handbuilt
for $200?
12-26-11, 05:44 PM
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Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
https://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/arti...ger-photos.htm
Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
https://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/arti...ger-photos.htm
12-26-11, 05:48 PM
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+1 to AEO's suggestion. Here's another like it:https://www.bicyclewheels.com/merchan...egory_Code=RWN
Avoid cheap wheels with fancy features like bladed spokes and low spoke counts.
Avoid cheap wheels with fancy features like bladed spokes and low spoke counts.
12-26-11, 05:52 PM
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i already have Mavic CXP 21, 32-hole with Shimano 105 hubs, there's any difference?
12-26-11, 05:58 PM
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https://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...-/prod_34.html
But when the time comes, do some research on what would be appropriate for your weight and riding style.
12-26-11, 06:04 PM
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looks nice... I like to stick to high spoke count, roads in new England is extremely rough, Im certain 32 is fine, the problem i want to get into racing... any ideas?
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If you want to upgrade your wheels, you'll have to spend a lot more money to get something noticeably better than what you have.
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I've got Continental UltraRace on my singlespeed, Vittoria Diamante Pros on my Orbea, and Vittoria Corsa Evo SC tubulars on the Pinarello. I had good performance but not good length of service from my Michelin Pro Race 3's. I had Challenge Strada tubulars on the Pinarello and had a blowout on the rear after just a couple of miles. Quite disappointing but no idea if it was the the specific tire, the tire in general or road conditions.
Lot of good choices in the $40 to $60 range.
Lot of good choices in the $40 to $60 range.
12-26-11, 07:00 PM
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check out PBK for tires.
get a pair or three of continental GP4000, schwalbe ultremo ZX or michelin krylion carbon.
get a pair or three of continental GP4000, schwalbe ultremo ZX or michelin krylion carbon.
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Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
https://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/arti...ger-photos.htm
Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
https://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/arti...ger-photos.htm
12-26-11, 07:26 PM
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Fyi-PBK is www.probikekit.com. Don't let it being british discourage you, for tires and some other things they are still cheaper even with shipping. Similar is ribble and chainreactioncycles.
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