So I've found a set of Mavic cxp22 wheels and a set of weinmann dp-18 aero wheels (these are a little cheaper), both with formula flip-flop hubs for around the same price. Which of these would you put on your bike for city riding?
Thanks!

I have and have been riding on CXP22 for almost 2 years with no complaints. Mavic makes a solid rim.

I have a set of CXP22/Formulas for my commuter. If they are properly tensioned and trued they are super solid.

cxp22, the dp-18's are going to suck in a cross wind. Getting blown around while trying to hold a line in traffic is no fun. All other things being equal, shallower section rims also make it a little easier to lock up, though this is a way bigger issue with a conversion (esp. with a 27" wheel frame) because of seat tube clearance than it is with a track-type setup.

wiemanns or whatever are terrible now. they arent welded and they fall apart very easily

Good info...thanks! Seems like I will be going with the mavics.

Mavic is probably the best all-around rim maker in the world
now. Meanwhile, Weinmann is a shell of its former self.

Mavic all the way.

cxp 22 the weinmanns are pretty tough but the brake track sucks on em I really love my cxp-22

LOL. yeah, just today when I was sitting at a light with my Deep-V's a gust of wind blew me upside down and I ended up on the roof of the van next to me. It was crazy, definitely stick with the lower profile rims, those deeper ones are like sails on a sailboat.

CXP22's aren't welded. neither are Deep-V's or aeroheads. or hundreds of other rims out there.
Most Pinned (non-welded) rims are strong enough.

That said, i wouldn't buy the weinmanns anyway.

get the mavics.

Okay, so I will definitely be getting the mavics.

One question, though. The wheelsets come with a 120mm Formula hub. The wheelsets will be going on a 1971 Nishiki Semi-Pro. I don't have the bike with me, so I can't check out the spacing to see if this will work. Does anybody know off hand if this will be a problem? Can it be easily modified up or down to work?

Thanks!

the formulas are easily respaced because of their long axles just slap some washers between the cone and the lock nut

So I recently acquired a rear wheel, its an eyleted cxp22 laced to a 7 speed shimano hub, should I just sell it as is and be rid of it? or do you think it would be worth it to sell the hub seperatley and lace the rim to a formula to match my rear wheel.

Just sell it as-is. CXP22 rims go for like $5 on eBay.

I guess you are right the pair of the whell I have is selling for $199 new and this one isnt even dirty yet

you should be able to get a cxp22 formula wheelset for 199 shipped off of flea bay

I just got a set of DP-18`s and the brake seam is very noticable but I bought them cause they look cool on my vintage conversion. But if I were to build an everydayride I`d go with the Mavic cxp-22`s.

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Thanks for all your help. I just ended up ordering the Mavic cxp-22's in black for $170 shipped. Hope they work out!

Well, that didn't work out. Called today to see if I could change my shipping address, and they told me that they actually were out of the wheels I wanted, and either had to give me a refund or find me something else. I took the refund (hopefully it shows up). Good thing I called, eh?
So, know of anywhere I can find a set of the mavics/formula hubs for around the same price? (the order was from bicyclewheels.com, so not there) I live in Seattle, so if anybody knows of a good bike shop that could help me out, that would be cool, too.
Thanks!

don't know about seattle, but you can get those same wheels in shops.

bringing this back from the dead.. didn't want to start a new thread

i'm trying to find out what size tubes i should be getting for my mavic cxp22... does anyone know off hand? i was given : 700 x 18c to 23c (27x1) with a 60mm nipple.

700 23 (or 18-23, whatever.)
medium length valve. 60 sounds pretty long

it is friggin long. (that's what she said)

no but really, it's over two inches. but the tube is right for the wheel? the reason i ask, it's a little bigger than the wheel. i know when you inflate it it will be a bit better, but there's at least 1/2 - 1" of play when i wrap it around. i wonder if there are any disadvantages to having a long nipple... ?