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Old 09-12-09, 01:13 AM
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Front 3 spoke clinchers
Hi guys,

What are some good brands for front 3 spoke clinchers for a fixie?
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Where do yall buy your carbon clinchers?
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Bike shops are usually full of bike parts.
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Originally Posted by oldfolksmashers
Bike shops are usually full of bike parts.
And usually, idiots who know nothing about said bike parts.
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Even really, really expensive parts with minimal practical use.
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I just put a 800 dollar wheel on a 200 dollar frameset. Am I cool yet?
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Originally Posted by alexgate
I just put a 800 dollar wheel on a 200 dollar frameset. Am I cool yet?
Very.
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Originally Posted by alexgate
I just put a 800 dollar wheel on a 200 dollar frameset. Am I cool yet?
Only if you lack brakes and are using bmx pedals.
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Originally Posted by alexgate
I just put a 800 dollar wheel on a 200 dollar frameset. Am I cool yet?
Depends. Do the colours on the rims match the stem and seatpost?
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just take all but 3 of the spokes off of the wheel you already have. you have wire cutters right?
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
And usually, idiots who know nothing about said bike parts.
then you need to find a new lbs.
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HED3 son!
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it's a pity the facepalm is played out. we need a new "facepalm" for these situations.
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diy 3 spoke. buy some rims, fiberglass and go crazy
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