wheelset reccomendations
11-11-07, 09:35 PM
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wheelset reccomendations
thinking about getting the alien wheel set, looks so awesome. but i don't have a job and that's sort of a lot of money. any recommendations on cheaper/durable wheel sets?
11-11-07, 10:12 PM
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Deep V's go as low as $150. Why settle for a lesser wheelset?
11-11-07, 11:27 PM
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What do you mean lesser wheelset? I also have seen velocity brand "deep v" wheelsets for less than around $230. Is the alien set bad quality?
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By lesser I mean "not backed by raving hordes of BFSSFG members" 
Actually, the marketing copy on Alien's website is kind of sketchy and their rear hubs lack a second set of threads. I don't have personal experience with the wheels though, so they could be good despite the bad vibes.
Actually, the marketing copy on Alien's website is kind of sketchy and their rear hubs lack a second set of threads. I don't have personal experience with the wheels though, so they could be good despite the bad vibes.
11-12-07, 02:35 PM
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I'd never visited Alien Bikes' site before.
https://www.alienbikes.com/gear.html
Very impressive.
I normally don't like threaded headsets and quill stems, but for these prices and looks, I could learn to like it.
https://www.alienbikes.com/gear.html
Very impressive.
I normally don't like threaded headsets and quill stems, but for these prices and looks, I could learn to like it.
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the thing about alien's wheels....look at the hubs. they're dimensions. not horrible, you know? but what are the rims? that's my question about them.
