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Choosing a wheelset for converting to singlespeed

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05-10-09 | 08:29 PM

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Choosing a wheelset for converting to singlespeed

I have a 2001 Bianchi Boron with vertical dropouts that I would like to convert to a singlespeed. Which wheelset should I get? I want to spend $225 or less and would like to have a braking surface. Would you suggest any of these: https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/wheels1.html I really like the ones with a 47mm chainline but have been told that a 42mm is better. Any suggestions please?

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