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Wallonthefloor 05-02-15 12:23 AM

Looking for a nice chrome wheel.
 
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I am decently educated on how bikes work, riding them and the such but I am not particulary sure about what is a good deal when it comes to wheels. I bought my bike used as it is and I know that my rims are deep but not super deep, I'm just not sure of the measurement. The hubs are formula hubs which are pretty sweet hubs but if this community could figure out a wheelset similar to mine, it doesnt have to be exactly the same. It only should have the exact same depth rim and instead chrome and shiny. Here is a pic of my bike..

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=448638

here is a picture of a similar kind of rim I am looking to buy.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=448639

what should I go with for a front wheel and a budget of 125$ ?

Leukybear 05-02-15 12:37 AM

That's a campagnolo shamal with its decals removed. You're not gonna find those for easily or for cheap.

Your best option is high polished h+son SL42's. Or formation face rear and SL42 front if you only plan on running a front brake.

Wallonthefloor 05-02-15 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Leukybear (Post 17770302)
That's a campagnolo shamal with its decals removed. You're not gonna find those for easily or for cheap.

Your best option is high polished h+son SL42's. Or formation face rear and SL42 front if you only plan on running a front brake.

Nice, but what are these options here..? 32h and 36h. Is that for the holes and additional spokes? Also Is there any way to have these debranded?
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=448644http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=448646

Leukybear 05-02-15 12:56 AM


Originally Posted by Wallonthefloor (Post 17770311)
Nice, but what are these options here..? 32h and 36h. Is that the holes and additional spokes?
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=448644

Yes.

The archetype rim is lower profile, more similar to the rims of your black wheels right now, comes in high polish and 28H as well if you want a lower spoke count.

Wallonthefloor 05-02-15 01:04 AM

What kind of handling difference would there be with a deeper rim for the front wheel on some city streets? The SL42 and the archetype are great candidates. I like the archetype ones because they probably are the exact same rim measurements and have very similar hubs but what I dislike about them is that it has more branding on it. The SL42s have less branding and are deeper. Its a tough choice.

TejanoTrackie 05-02-15 08:30 AM


Originally Posted by Wallonthefloor (Post 17770320)
What kind of handling difference would there be with a deeper rim for the front wheel on some city streets?

The only handling issue with a deep section rim in the front is that it is a lot more susceptible to side winds. Handling is mostly affected by rim and tire width.

GhostSS 05-02-15 02:50 PM

Why not Araya SA-30's?

Wallonthefloor 05-02-15 03:06 PM


Originally Posted by GhostSS (Post 17771482)
Why not Araya SA-30's?

those look good too. as long as they have a braking surface.

SquidPuppet 05-02-15 05:11 PM


Originally Posted by Wallonthefloor (Post 17770320)
What kind of handling difference would there be with a deeper rim for the front wheel on some city streets? The SL42 and the archetype are great candidates. I like the archetype ones because they probably are the exact same rim measurements and have very similar hubs but what I dislike about them is that it has more branding on it. The SL42s have less branding and are deeper. Its a tough choice.

The (H+Son) decals can be removed with nail polish remover (acetone). It was recommended to me, I tried it, and it works. It does NOT affect the polished surface.

Wallonthefloor 05-02-15 09:24 PM


Originally Posted by SquidPuppet (Post 17771729)
The (H+Son) decals can be removed with nail polish remover (acetone). It was recommended to me, I tried it, and it works. It does NOT affect the polished surface.

Sounds great. I forgot to mention the wheels I currently have are Origin 8 Track Attack wheels debranded except the hubs.


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