IRO Wheelset Upgrade?
06-25-06 | 08:11 PM
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IRO Wheelset Upgrade?
So I'm looking to check out this whole Fixed Gear thing and I've been snooping around here for a week or two and trying to google the answers to my questions but now its time to ask the forum.
Seems like the IRO is a popular "starter" bike. I checked out their website and I've got a few questions. The Deep Vs are definately aesthetically cool, but is the "deluxe" wheelset a worthwhile upgrade? Purchased separately, there is only a $65 difference between their wheelsets, so convince me its worth the $100 upgrade cost when purchasing with a bike.
I emailed IRO last week but got no response. Thanks for your help!
Seems like the IRO is a popular "starter" bike. I checked out their website and I've got a few questions. The Deep Vs are definately aesthetically cool, but is the "deluxe" wheelset a worthwhile upgrade? Purchased separately, there is only a $65 difference between their wheelsets, so convince me its worth the $100 upgrade cost when purchasing with a bike.
I emailed IRO last week but got no response. Thanks for your help!
06-25-06 | 08:20 PM
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From: Marshall, NC
Bikes: Badger 29er SS/Fixed MTB. IRO.
I went with the upgraded wheelset, I can't friggin wait to get it! I ordered on a sunday night, Tony called me the next day, then nothing until now (it's been a week).. Im hoping to get my shipping number soon =)
06-25-06 | 08:51 PM
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WTF?
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From: livin' the dream
Bikes: trek cross, gt mtb, khs track
i don't understand the large difference in cost either. the only thing different is the rims, and deep v's don't cost that much more than aeroheads. is there a difference in spokes?
i have the aeroheads, and they're great. i'm pretty skinny but i'm pretty hard on wheels, crashing into things and whatnot. one front wheel has a small ding in it (had to replace a couple spokes also) and the other wheel has a flat spot (had to replace a couple spokes there too). if i had my choice i'd probably get a deep v front and aerohead rear.
you can also ask tony for double fixed rear hubs. you can put a freewheel on a fixed side but you can't put a fixed cog on a freewheel side.
i have the aeroheads, and they're great. i'm pretty skinny but i'm pretty hard on wheels, crashing into things and whatnot. one front wheel has a small ding in it (had to replace a couple spokes also) and the other wheel has a flat spot (had to replace a couple spokes there too). if i had my choice i'd probably get a deep v front and aerohead rear.
you can also ask tony for double fixed rear hubs. you can put a freewheel on a fixed side but you can't put a fixed cog on a freewheel side.
06-26-06 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ka12na
Made to hold up to lots of stress. Originally MTB rims.
You also get style points when you get them.
Here's my IRO deluxe wheelset on my Fuji Track '06.
You also get style points when you get them.
Here's my IRO deluxe wheelset on my Fuji Track '06.
06-26-06 | 09:29 AM
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Bikes: Old-ass gearie hardtail MTB, fix-converted Centurion LeMans commuter, SS hardtail monster MTB
Originally Posted by ka12na
Originally MTB rims.
