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What wheels for a Newbie?

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Old 10-16-08 | 01:40 PM
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What wheels for a Newbie?

I am building my first ever Fixed gear bicycle. While I'm not new to the art of riding a bicycle, I am new to building one when it comes to parts, etc.

Through research, I have decided that I want to purchase a new set of wheels and not convert them.

I've been trying to research wheels, but don't always know what is the best site to find wheels with a fixed hub.

So, I was wondering what do you guys have? Like I said, I'm new to this, so I don't need a top of the line set.

Would you reccommend buying just a backwheel and keeping the front wheel?

What are some cheap wheel(sets)? Such as under $100 (Or is that possible?)?

Of course, links to stores are always helpful!

Thanks!

PS - These will be 700c wheels completely used for commuting around town.
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Old 10-16-08 | 01:43 PM
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some really decent wheels can be had for a fair price check out- bicyclewheels.com
 
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Old 10-16-08 | 01:52 PM
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Weinmann LP-18. Inexpensive and neutral looking. They'll get you up and running.
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Old 10-16-08 | 02:21 PM
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bens cycle/milwakuekee cycle always has some decent wheels for around 100 a set.
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Old 10-16-08 | 02:43 PM
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https://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...d&productId=50

$140
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Old 10-16-08 | 03:23 PM
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You most definitely don't want to skimp on quality. Formula hubs are pretty solid starter hubs. Look to spend a bit over $100 ($120 is range) for a solid wheel set.
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Old 10-16-08 | 09:54 PM
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You should probably get round ones....



Sorry. It was the first thing that came to mind when I saw the thread title. I had to.
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Old 10-16-08 | 09:59 PM
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Go for these, great deal and great wheels that won't disappoint you.
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Old 10-16-08 | 11:20 PM
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Check this thread.

I picked up this set and they seem decent - $155 shipped and they came with rim tape(save a few $). They were true out of the box, but the spoke tension varied a little(not a show stopper).

After riding on them for a while I picked up a truing stand and tensiometer and retentioned them. Solid now.

I looked around a bit and did a lot of reading on this site before pulling the trigger and ordering them. Given everyone's input in the threads, this wheelset is a pretty solid buy.

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