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question about a wheelset i'm buying.

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Old 06-08-08 | 03:14 PM
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question about a wheelset i'm buying.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/712401117.html

it's these guys. i've never heard of loose-bearing formulas, do you think they're something i should be worried about. the price is pretty phenomenal, but i'm just wondering if these have the same kind of reputation as the sealed formulas.
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Old 06-08-08 | 03:22 PM
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that picture of hte hub either looks like its just dirty or not in good condition at all. haven't heard of those paticular hubs, but formula is pretty decent for the price, and at $100 sounds good as well.
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Old 06-08-08 | 03:28 PM
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that picture of hte hub either looks like its just dirty or not in good condition at all. haven't heard of those paticular hubs, but formula is pretty decent for the price, and at $100 sounds good as well.
nothing that i couldnt fix by repacking the bearings though right?
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Old 06-08-08 | 03:37 PM
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those are the wheels off the fuji obey. i believe they are alex crostini rims. my guess is there is brake wear on the rear only because the obey is only drilled for a rear brake. it is a good deal provided they are in good condition.
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