New wheelset build! Help me out
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New wheelset build! Help me out
I just came across a keirin frame, which I have to get new hubs for. (90 front/110 rear)
I going with some Novatec track hubs. DA hubs are nice, but they're not sealed, and it rains a lot here in SF. The Novatec hubs are sealed, and nearly half the price, so they're a good/solid choice, right?
But now I need some suggestions on rims. I don't want Deep V's. I want something cleaner and with lower profile, but still pretty strong.
What do you guys recommend? Open Pro's? CXP22's?
I going with some Novatec track hubs. DA hubs are nice, but they're not sealed, and it rains a lot here in SF. The Novatec hubs are sealed, and nearly half the price, so they're a good/solid choice, right?
But now I need some suggestions on rims. I don't want Deep V's. I want something cleaner and with lower profile, but still pretty strong.
What do you guys recommend? Open Pro's? CXP22's?
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Which ones give me the most bang for my buck?
bang, I guess would be defined in terms of solidity or bombproof-ness at 32H
bang, I guess would be defined in terms of solidity or bombproof-ness at 32H
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Were you able to find fixed / fixed Novatechs? All the ones I've seen on eBay are fixed/free, which is lame.
Both Open Pros and 22s are great - If you're on a budget, 22s are fine but Open Pros are worth the extra cost. They're the best mix of light and tough that I've seen, although I probably wouldn't use them on my everyday bike.
Both Open Pros and 22s are great - If you're on a budget, 22s are fine but Open Pros are worth the extra cost. They're the best mix of light and tough that I've seen, although I probably wouldn't use them on my everyday bike.
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Were you able to find fixed / fixed Novatechs? All the ones I've seen on eBay are fixed/free, which is lame.
Both Open Pros and 22s are great - If you're on a budget, 22s are fine but Open Pros are worth the extra cost. They're the best mix of light and tough that I've seen, although I probably wouldn't use them on my everyday bike.
Both Open Pros and 22s are great - If you're on a budget, 22s are fine but Open Pros are worth the extra cost. They're the best mix of light and tough that I've seen, although I probably wouldn't use them on my everyday bike.
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If you're considering Open Pros, you should also look at CXP33's. They're slightly heavier, but are also "semi-aero". Semi-aero offers no aero benefit but looks sharp and usually makes a somewhat stronger rim. They run about the same price as OPs. I've ridden both and both are quite excellent.