Recommendations for a current, C&V-ish 26" wheelset?
08-24-16, 04:25 PM
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Recommendations for a current, C&V-ish 26" wheelset?
So, the Mavic XC717 / Deore M590 wheelset I've been using on my '85 Cimarron for the last 4 years has started breaking spokes. I think it's due to corrosion / fatigue where the spokes cross, but I'm not sure.
I've been debating rebuilding it with new spokes or just getting a new wheelset, and I've started shopping around to see what's out there.
Anybody have any recommendations for a current 26" wheelset that looks good with vintage bikes?
My main requirements are silver rims / hubs, but additional C&V influences would be nice. 32-36 spokes, heavy or light-touring (but mainly general utility and recreational cycling). 135mm (or 130mm) rear hub.
I've been debating rebuilding it with new spokes or just getting a new wheelset, and I've started shopping around to see what's out there.
Anybody have any recommendations for a current 26" wheelset that looks good with vintage bikes?
My main requirements are silver rims / hubs, but additional C&V influences would be nice. 32-36 spokes, heavy or light-touring (but mainly general utility and recreational cycling). 135mm (or 130mm) rear hub.
08-24-16, 05:04 PM
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If the brake tracks are in good shape, rebuild them. Mavic makes good stuff.
If not, it's hard to go wrong with Sun RhynoLites...I love the damn things. Cheap, light, sturdy as hell, and don't look weird.
If not, it's hard to go wrong with Sun RhynoLites...I love the damn things. Cheap, light, sturdy as hell, and don't look weird.
08-24-16, 10:16 PM
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Sun Rhynolites look like a good replacement option. Did you get a prebuilt set or did you get the parts and build or get them built up by hand?
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Not sure how representative this is, but the LBS that does my wheels charges $45 per wheel in labor, and about $1.50 per spoke for good DT Swiss spokes, including nipples.
08-24-16, 11:02 PM
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Poked around and saw that Nashbar had a deal on prebuilt Rhynolite / M525 Deore disc hub wheelsets, $90 (25% off $119) + $15 shipping.
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Produc...0052_200262_-1
Black hubs and rims with silver sidewall braking surfaces, but for that price, it seemed worth snagging a set to try out and have as a backup even if I get my mavic set rebuilt.
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Produc...0052_200262_-1
Black hubs and rims with silver sidewall braking surfaces, but for that price, it seemed worth snagging a set to try out and have as a backup even if I get my mavic set rebuilt.
