Is this a good deal?
02-05-09 | 12:11 PM
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Is this a good deal?
this is my first bike buildup.... saying that i am letting you all know that i probably cant tell cheap components from expensive components.... i have a trek 1400 frame, with all the parts except wheels tires and tubes... is this a good deal?
https://cgi.ebay.com/Track-Fixed-Gear...3A1%7C294%3A50
please keep in mind that i dont want to spend alot of money on a wheelset yet until i find out if i like the bike or not... this would just be to get it rolling...
thanks for your opinion
chase
https://cgi.ebay.com/Track-Fixed-Gear...3A1%7C294%3A50
please keep in mind that i dont want to spend alot of money on a wheelset yet until i find out if i like the bike or not... this would just be to get it rolling...
thanks for your opinion
chase
02-05-09 | 12:39 PM
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From: Salt Lake City
Bikes: Raleigh Rush Hour Pro, Basso Gap Roadie (under construction), '84 Univega Roadie with Original Campy Victory, Centurion Le Mans Fixie Conversion
I would get on Craigslist and see about picking up a used set of Velocity Deep V's. You can probably get them for around $150-$200. They're solid wheels and not too expensive. A new set will run you around $250. If you have crappy wheels, it's just going to make you dislike riding it that much more. You can always resell the Deep V's if you don't like them. I guarantee they will sell quickly.
02-05-09 | 12:56 PM
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From: My response would have been something along the lines of: "Does your bike have computer controlled suspension? Then shut your piehole, this baby is from the future!"
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I would get on Craigslist and see about picking up a used set of Velocity Deep V's. You can probably get them for around $150-$200. They're solid wheels and not too expensive. A new set will run you around $250. If you have crappy wheels, it's just going to make you dislike riding it that much more. You can always resell the Deep V's if you don't like them. I guarantee they will sell quickly.
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02-05-09 | 01:47 PM
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From: Mt. Airy, MD
Bikes: Hardtail MTB, Fixed gear, and Commuter bike
They aren't fancy but there is nothing wrong with them for the price...
Here are some pics of the wheels on the mixte conversion I built for Mrs. HandsomeRyan.
Here are some pics of the wheels on the mixte conversion I built for Mrs. HandsomeRyan.
02-12-09 | 04:12 PM
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I have these, they need to be trued when you get them (at least my front wheel did). There not bad, Ive had no problems. When I got them, I wanted something cheap to get into riding fixed. In hindsight, I wish I had just forked over the 50-100 for a better set.
02-12-09 | 05:54 PM
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Bikes: Nishiki Sport 10 speed
i got a brand new set of velocity deep v's w/ formula hubs from ebay for 200 shipped. only drawback was the graphics on the rim. it has flames.... 
atleast i got velocity deep v's thats all that matters to me lol
atleast i got velocity deep v's thats all that matters to me lol
02-12-09 | 05:59 PM
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From: beyond Thunderdome
Bikes: 82 Bianchi ECO Pista, Pake, Kilo TT, some *** bmx i found underneath an old house
Including shipping, those wheels come out to just under $130. For not much more (including shipping), you could get these:
https://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...d&productId=50
solid, not heavy, & cheap.
best of all BFSSFG approved many times over!
https://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...d&productId=50
solid, not heavy, & cheap.
best of all BFSSFG approved many times over!
02-12-09 | 06:09 PM
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Including shipping, those wheels come out to just under $130. For not much more (including shipping), you could get these:
https://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...d&productId=50
solid, not heavy, & cheap.
best of all BFSSFG approved many times over!
https://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...d&productId=50
solid, not heavy, & cheap.
best of all BFSSFG approved many times over!
02-12-09 | 06:12 PM
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Bikes: Tease Fixed Gear, Schwinn World Traveler 72, 60's Hawthorne
02-12-09 | 06:14 PM
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From: Madison, WI
Bikes: Tease Fixed Gear, Schwinn World Traveler 72, 60's Hawthorne
02-12-09 | 06:26 PM
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From: beyond Thunderdome
Bikes: 82 Bianchi ECO Pista, Pake, Kilo TT, some *** bmx i found underneath an old house
02-12-09 | 06:36 PM
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From: Mt. Airy, MD
Bikes: Hardtail MTB, Fixed gear, and Commuter bike
It's cool to hate on stuff because it's inexpensive but of all the posts dissing these wheels no one has come up with any complaints of substance explaining WHY these wheels are so bad.
No, they aren't as nice as some more expensive wheels but for cheapos to find out if you like riding a fixed gear or not they aren't bad.
02-13-09 | 03:39 PM
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Yeah man, they feel cheap. And what did I think when I bought them, im going to try it out and not like it and put the bike away forever? It was a bad move. Now im stuck with them because im not going to fork over more cash for another wheelset. Does the po want to but them off me? Im in NYC
