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Old 09-20-14, 09:39 AM
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My new wheelbuild pics.

I got a set of Bdop's wheels to build and just finished them yesterday. They are nice set built up really pretty nice the non drive side tension was decent and after 2 rides of 25 and 20 miles they will be nice. I had set of Shimano RS30 that came with my Wilier and while a decent set they are a bit heavy. I am not sure what the weight of this new set but I seemed to have dropped about 1 pound off the bike. Not much difference here in the flats but I always prefer to ride my own wheels. I must the BDop had the parts to me in 5 days from Taiwan incredible shipping speed.
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Looks good. i have been dwelling on the idea of building a set this winter
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Those BDOP wheel kits are a great value if you are able to build them up yourself.
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Originally Posted by deacon mark
I got a set of Bdop's wheels to build and just finished them yesterday. They are nice set built up really pretty nice the non drive side tension was decent and after 2 rides of 25 and 20 miles they will be nice. I had set of Shimano RS30 that came with my Wilier and while a decent set they are a bit heavy. I am not sure what the weight of this new set but I seemed to have dropped about 1 pound off the bike. Not much difference here in the flats but I always prefer to ride my own wheels. I must the BDop had the parts to me in 5 days from Taiwan incredible shipping speed.
Know what you mean. Riding other people's wheels keeps other people from riding and most don't like that.
Hope they work out.
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Originally Posted by deacon mark
I got a set of Bdop's wheels to build and just finished them yesterday.
How do you like the Kinlin rims? I don't know much about that brand, from research they do seem on the heavy side but how rigid are they? I'm thinking about ordering a kit but I need some rugged wheels for the roads I ride. Is the rear hub pretty loud?
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How do you like the Kinlin rims? I don't know much about that brand, from research they do seem on the heavy side but how rigid are they?
I use the XC-279 and it's a very rigid. Just make sure you use enough spokes. If you're under 200lbs. 24/28 will be plenty. Under 160lbs. and 20/24 is fine.

Here's a new 31mm deep rim you might want to consider as well. Speculation is that Kinlin manufactures the rim.

NEW! BHS C31w Clincher
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