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sunnyallday 07-19-12 12:03 AM

Your thoughts on this wheelset?
 
Hi all,

Looking to invest in a wheelset for my first fixed gear.
I've got a "vision" in my head for the bike, and it involves yellow rims and so I thought I'd ask for your opinion on these wheels/tires/cog for my first fixie.

Your thoughts are valued and appreciated - Cheers! :)

Here's the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-700c-42m...ht_3381wt_1180

Leukybear 07-19-12 12:54 AM

Not sure about the price but I can tell you they're cheap and most certainly heavy. Seems like the Chinese generic kind that comes with retrospec fixies that come in the colors of the rainbow.... I would hit up velomine or wabi for a set that gives the best bang for the buck.

seau grateau 07-19-12 02:05 AM

Find something similar here and it will almost certainly be better and at a similar price.

GENESTARWIND 07-19-12 02:55 AM

or here http://bicyclewheels.com/

JShultz89 07-19-12 08:53 AM

Not worth the price. Looks cool for sure but not great quality.

hockeyteeth 07-19-12 09:19 AM

Plus, you should get a wheelset with a machined braking surface for the front wheel, at least.

FakeFuji 07-19-12 10:45 AM

You will be happier if you get a lighter rim, I promise you. Your vision should be more about function than form. Also it's not 2006 anymore

broakland 07-19-12 11:00 AM


Originally Posted by FakeFuji (Post 14502333)
.... it's not 2006 anymore

I saw a Chinese food delivery man rocking the gold deepV rims the other day. Thats a sign from the all-mighty gods of fixed geardom that classier (non-day glo) setups are the only way to go for maximum street cred-ness

bbbfalcs 07-19-12 11:05 AM


Originally Posted by fakefuji (Post 14502333)
you will be happier if you get a lighter rim, i promise you. Your vision should be more about function than form. Also it's not 2006 anymore

this^

sunnyallday 07-27-12 12:29 AM

Hey guys - really appreciate the feedback.
Prevented me from buying some shotty wheels!

Cheers!

JesusBananas 07-27-12 08:29 PM

OP actually listened to the feedback instead of complaining that we were thickheaded! How pleasantly surprising.

striknein 07-27-12 08:33 PM

That kid's alright.

Bat56 07-27-12 09:41 PM

Wait a minute, was the food Chinese? Or the guy?

Bat56 07-27-12 09:42 PM

Or both.


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