Wheelset Advice
05-29-13, 09:57 AM
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Wheelset Advice
I'm looking into buying an affordable wheelset with 23mm rims. So far I've narrowed it down to
1) Neuvation M28Aw at $279
2) Wheel Master Velocity A23/105 hubs at $210
3) Wheel Master Velocity A23/Ultegra hubs at $270
Any thoughts on these options?, orany other alternatives in the similar price range?
I'm not a racer, but participate in fast paced club rides and a few centuries; so looking for a relatively light weight yet durable wheelset (given my price requiurement) The Wheel Master are a bit heavier than the Neuvations, by about 3/4 #.
Appreciate your input / advice thanks!
1) Neuvation M28Aw at $279
2) Wheel Master Velocity A23/105 hubs at $210
3) Wheel Master Velocity A23/Ultegra hubs at $270
Any thoughts on these options?, orany other alternatives in the similar price range?
I'm not a racer, but participate in fast paced club rides and a few centuries; so looking for a relatively light weight yet durable wheelset (given my price requiurement) The Wheel Master are a bit heavier than the Neuvations, by about 3/4 #.
Appreciate your input / advice thanks!
05-29-13, 10:30 AM
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I hear good things about Neuvation. Good value and he stands behind his products. I haven't used them personally, but I have a friend that rides a set of his wheels and he has nothing negative to say.
The Wheel Masters are heavier because of the the hubs and because those hubs require 32 spoke count. Likely to be super durable, but I know nothing about the build quality.
I've build 5 sets of wheels with A23 rims and I like them. That's in contrast to what some others on the 41 have experienced.
The Wheel Masters are heavier because of the the hubs and because those hubs require 32 spoke count. Likely to be super durable, but I know nothing about the build quality.
I've build 5 sets of wheels with A23 rims and I like them. That's in contrast to what some others on the 41 have experienced.
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05-29-13, 10:46 AM
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The most important thing is going to be the quality of the build. But I have know experience with Neuvation or Wheel Master so I can't comment there.
But personally (and depending on your weight and riding conditions) I would look for something that split the difference like these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/HOOPs-2328-K...item43bc5776c8 but maybe at a better price.
If a few extra grams don't matter to you, I would want more spokes than the Neuvation, and I like that the set I sighted uses a common Sapim spoke and brass nipples all around. It should be durable but easy to find if you did need a replacement. The Wheel builder models uses a straight gage spoke which are cheap and heavy. Double butted (like the Sapim Laser or DT Competition) are lighter and at least as durable for very little more $ so I would look for that. Shimano hubs other than DA are high spoke count so it should be a durable and easy to true wheel, but it obviously adds weight.
Neuvation uses Novatec hubs although I don't know if they are the same model as what I linked. But Neuvation makes a pretty good hub for a cheaper import. It is lighter than the Shimano because it uses an aluminum freehub body. It also has cartridge bearings in lieu of Shimano's loose balls which usually means less servicing but more expensive replacements when necessary.
I would recommend adding ~ $100 to your budget and getting a handbuilt from a Psimet or other known builder with the Kinlin XC279 laced to neuvation hubs with 20 or 24 front spokes & 28 rear Sapim or DT double butted spokes. It should make for a set of wheels that will roll smooth and true for a long time making the extra cost more than worth it.
Or, order the parts from the bikehubstore and Bdop and learn how to do it yourself.
But personally (and depending on your weight and riding conditions) I would look for something that split the difference like these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/HOOPs-2328-K...item43bc5776c8 but maybe at a better price.
If a few extra grams don't matter to you, I would want more spokes than the Neuvation, and I like that the set I sighted uses a common Sapim spoke and brass nipples all around. It should be durable but easy to find if you did need a replacement. The Wheel builder models uses a straight gage spoke which are cheap and heavy. Double butted (like the Sapim Laser or DT Competition) are lighter and at least as durable for very little more $ so I would look for that. Shimano hubs other than DA are high spoke count so it should be a durable and easy to true wheel, but it obviously adds weight.
Neuvation uses Novatec hubs although I don't know if they are the same model as what I linked. But Neuvation makes a pretty good hub for a cheaper import. It is lighter than the Shimano because it uses an aluminum freehub body. It also has cartridge bearings in lieu of Shimano's loose balls which usually means less servicing but more expensive replacements when necessary.
I would recommend adding ~ $100 to your budget and getting a handbuilt from a Psimet or other known builder with the Kinlin XC279 laced to neuvation hubs with 20 or 24 front spokes & 28 rear Sapim or DT double butted spokes. It should make for a set of wheels that will roll smooth and true for a long time making the extra cost more than worth it.
Or, order the parts from the bikehubstore and Bdop and learn how to do it yourself.
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