Looking for sub 1600g wheelset

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10-20-16 | 02:44 PM

Tradarcher

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Looking for sub 1600g wheelset

I am looking for a single speed wheelset for my univega build. I have currently been using vuelta corsa lite wheelset which weighs in a little over 1500g but I would prefer a singlespeed specific wheelset with no machined brake surface.

10-20-16 | 02:49 PM

seau grateau

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https://www.retro-gression.com/colle...wheelset-black

10-20-16 | 03:03 PM

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Or...

Sub-15 Superlight Wheelset - Wabi Cycles

10-20-16 | 03:38 PM

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Or...

Sub-15 Superlight Wheelset - Wabi Cycles

Has machined brake surface.

10-20-16 | 03:49 PM

JeremyLC

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Has machined brake surface.

So do the Archetypes in the post above mine. (I have a pair on my surly)

10-20-16 | 04:02 PM

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I chose to ignore that requirement because it's silly.

10-20-16 | 07:30 PM

TimothyH

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I've pretty much given up on telling people what's good for them.

Silly or not, Mavic Ellipse fits the bill. Retro-Aggression even has them on sale.

https://www.retro-gression.com/produ...track-wheelset

10-20-16 | 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TimothyH

OP wants 1600gm or lighter wheelset, Ellipse are almost 1900gm.

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10-20-16 | 10:56 PM

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I almost wish that you had not posted this. Almost. Dangit.

10-21-16 | 12:37 AM

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1600g

Bulid your own...custom.

10-21-16 | 04:41 AM

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I chose to ignore that requirement because it's silly.

Yup - since from his own words we can see that OP is riding SS, not fixed, no brake tracks is indeed a very silly requirement...

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10-21-16 | 06:19 AM

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OP wants 1600gm or lighter wheelset, Ellipse are almost 1900gm.

Yes, I just looked it up. 1895 grams.

I thought they were lighter. For some reason the number 1530 was stuck in my head.

Thanks. My bad. Nevermind.

-Tim-