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powerband 09-14-08 02:58 AM

Need Silver Flip/Flop Wheelset (non-deep Vs)
 
I've been looking for a wheelset with flip/flop rear, but most of what I've found on the market are in black or are deep Vs. I prefer just a regular classic-looking wheelset in silver. I prefer to not go the wheel-building route yet, if possible. Does anyone have suggestions of where I can find a decent silver wheelset for less than, say, $300?

Thank you for any help.

metaljim 09-14-08 03:00 AM

bikeisland.com

cheap-ass silver alloy "track" wheels for like ~$120 or so. no one will drool over them, but round is round.

Kea 09-14-08 08:17 AM

go to you lbs and ask if they distribute QBP, I bought my rear wheel over there, formula hub, dt champion spoke and a velocity aero (realy nice rim). Wheel cost me like 150$, jsut a thing i recommand to check the spoke after a couple a good rides cause on mine the spoke got all looss so i jsut had to basicly rebuild my wheel.

cjump 09-14-08 08:36 AM

i got my cxp22's from http://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...d&productId=50 for around 150 including shipping.

powerband 09-14-08 10:06 AM


Originally Posted by cjump (Post 7465877)
i got my cxp22's from http://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...d&productId=50 for around 150 including shipping.

Perfect! Thanks, cjump. These were the ones I specifically wanted, but I could only find them in black. I understand these are pretty durable, too. I'm ordering a set right now.

Thank you everybody!

somegeek 09-14-08 10:44 AM

Nice - that's $10 less shipped than Mavic CXP 22 Silver with Formula Sealed Bearing Track Hubs 32H Fix/Free on those wheels.

However they ship with non-butted 1.8mm(15 gauge) spokes vs 2mm(14 gauge) spokes. That a big difference in durability? Looks like it shaves 4.3oz off the wheelset.

triplesixer 09-14-08 12:02 PM

Let me know if that doesn't work out. I've got some alexrims with a flip flop hub that I've been looking to get rid of.

triplesixer 09-14-08 12:27 PM


Originally Posted by dougland89 (Post 7466917)
none of that ^. Get the Mavic wheelset, i had the black ones on my soma and they're amazing. Honestly for the price they're probably one of the best wheelsets out there.

That's true the Mavics are better than alex rims (hence, why I am trying to get rid of them). But you don't have to be a prick coming in here pulling that ****. For what I would get rid of the wheels for, they serve their purpose.

triplesixer 09-14-08 12:53 PM

I guess I do too. I can't hold it against you.
Touch peens?

triplesixer 09-14-08 12:59 PM

Swordfight?

powerband 09-14-08 03:38 PM

Ordered a set from www.bicyclewheelwharehouse.com for $140 shipped to my front door. Has anyone ordered from this company? I am now wondering if they (this website) are legit because my Safari filter doesn't recognize their website and says the website is non-secure. I went ahead and ordered from the site anyway because I like to live on the edge.

cjump 09-14-08 03:46 PM

i ordered from them and got them in a reasonable amount of time. everything went smooth

sneaky viking 09-14-08 04:36 PM

No hugs, but peen touching?! Dude.

:bike:

triplesixer 09-14-08 04:44 PM

That's how I do.

sneaky viking 09-14-08 04:50 PM

K.

JayNev 09-14-08 05:08 PM

great option it seems for some cheap, good wheels. 150 including shipping is great.

hopefully it shows up in searches.

somegeek 09-15-08 05:43 PM


Originally Posted by cjump (Post 7465877)
i got my cxp22's from http://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...d&productId=50 for around 150 including shipping.

Just ordered a set of these - $155 shipped.

somegeek

RetroRoller 09-15-08 09:16 PM

Here is the question: I'm converting from 27s. Which should I get?

Mavics on Sale, but I need to get Tires and tubes, which I don't have.

http://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...d&productId=51

or with tires and tubes for less:

http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_S...ils&ProdID=548

ZiP0082 09-15-08 10:05 PM

i ride cxp22's laced to 32H formulas and like 'em.

somegeek 09-19-08 12:02 PM

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Brown truck pulling up to my curb = phat lewts

CXP22's were nicely packaged along with free rim tape... woot!

http://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...d&productId=50

somegeek

bbattle 09-19-08 12:09 PM

The Mavic Open Sport rim is another good choice for those on a budget. I got those with Formula hubs and Sapim spokes on my wife's SS.

Velocity Aerohead rim is much stronger than the older Aero rim.

For those that want to keep 27" wheels on their older conversions, Sun and Velocity make great rims in that size. The Sun CR-18's are very shiny, a good retro look.


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