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Old 02-21-10 | 06:25 PM
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Mashing rims/frame?

I'm not really rich and im only 14 and ive loved bikes since i was a kid ive been into fixed for like 5/6 months now and I am willing to spend give or take 200$ on complete rimset i heard b43's were aero because they are deep but they are aero so i dont know any suggestions?as for a frame any recommendations?peferrably frame like a felt or langster
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Old 02-21-10 | 07:14 PM
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Old 02-21-10 | 07:24 PM
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haha ^

what are you using the rims for? does aero really matter to you, or are you more for the aero looks?
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Old 02-21-10 | 07:25 PM
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for 200 complete I like the IRO cold fusion wheelsets
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Old 02-21-10 | 07:25 PM
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Wait. Are you wanting to buy wheels before a frame?
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Old 02-21-10 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Pkmnwill
I'm not really rich and im only 14 and ive loved bikes since i was a kid ive been into fixed for like 5/6 months now and I am willing to spend give or take 200$ on complete rimset i heard b43's were aero because they are deep but they are aero so i dont know any suggestions?as for a frame any recommendations?peferrably frame like a felt or langster
A rimset? or a wheelset? you can get a set for 280 online https://store.citygrounds.com/store/p...MSW-Wheel-Set/ I didn't look very hard though there might be a better deal out there

budget fixed gear frames https://bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/kilott.htm lotsa kilo TT fans around here.
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/thehour.htm
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...essenger_x.htm
Theres a bunch of cheap ones on Bikesdirect, but theres nothing wrong with a conversion
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Old 02-21-10 | 07:29 PM
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Buy a complete bike first (used or bikesdirect.com). Even if its entry-level you can upgrade while you go and you'll have something to ride.
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Old 02-21-10 | 07:30 PM
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which are super clean
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Old 02-21-10 | 07:53 PM
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well i already have a complete bike but i have a bunch of messed up stuff and ive been saving up like right now i have a weinmann box stock rims and one is bent a little
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Old 02-21-10 | 08:03 PM
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well i already have a complete bike but i have a bunch of messed up stuff and ive been saving up like right now i have a weinmann box stock rims and one is bent a little
Bent a little how, thats probably fixable, but if you have the money and you want new wheels, by all means buy new wheels, I'm sure your LBS could use the money.
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im only 14 and ive loved bikes since i was a kid
you don't say...
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Old 02-21-10 | 08:19 PM
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well it is bent just slightly but it is pretty true. the prob is with the back it has wear and tear from so much riding and taking it on and off that it is just stripping everywhere.it is partially my fault but i have like bike masters all around me so i m learning
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Old 02-21-10 | 08:34 PM
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Why are you taking parts off and on?
On another note, check out this site. https://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...ewCat&catId=10
Decent wheels for not a lot of money.
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Originally Posted by Pkmnwill
well it is bent just slightly but it is pretty true. the prob is with the back it has wear and tear from so much riding and taking it on and off that it is just stripping everywhere.it is partially my fault but i have like bike masters all around me so i m learning
I dunno. I mean, for me, "bent" wheels means wheels with busted rims. You know like sidewalls busted in or rims bent so bad like this:

https://www.mtbbritain.co.uk/trail_fix_bent_wheel.html

But he says it's pretty true. So it could simply mean his wheels need some truing. (Truing is an awesome trick for any cyclist to learn; and starting earlier the better, I am sure. ... I am also sure girls would think you are geek unfortunately. ... Darn it, I know)

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(Truing is an awesome trick for any cyclist to learn; and starting earlier the better, I am sure. ... I am also sure girls would think you are geek unfortunately. ... Darn it, I know)
I think Kevin Bacon's truing skills got him some "action" in Quicksilver; I need to re-watch it to be sure
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I think Kevin Bacon's truing skills got him some "action" in Quicksilver; I need to re-watch it to be sure
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Old 02-21-10 | 10:42 PM
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Just true the wheel.

Get a spoke tool, read or watch a few tutorials and sort the wheel out. It's amazing the number of people who tell me their wheels are broken and need to buy new wheels, I have a look and it's just a little untrue, of the hub cone bolts are a little loose. Don't waste your cash on stuff until it's really broken.
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Old 02-23-10 | 10:29 PM
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the back axel is bent it is very true
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Old 02-23-10 | 10:43 PM
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Old 02-23-10 | 10:47 PM
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how many miles are you riding? cogs seem to last damn near forever if your chain is clean and your tension isn't ********ly tight.

buy a book on bike repair. learn how to take care of the parts before upgrading. a low quality wheelset in great condition will ride a hell of a lot better than an expensive one in terrible condition.
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Old 02-24-10 | 02:34 AM
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Here's what I thought of while reading this post:

Wheelset - et = wheels
Rimset - et = rims

The addition of set to everything cycling bugs me. The letter 's' is perfectly functional for pluralizing.
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Old 02-24-10 | 02:43 AM
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I think I'm going to get a new barset and handlebar tapeset for my bikeset, in addition to a new crankset, now that you mention it.
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