Looking to upgrade wheels, but I need 1 red rim and 1 blue rim
05-07-20, 03:18 PM
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ok there is my bike. my mtb gets all the love so i wanna bling this up to make me want to ride it more.
lots of roadies around my area so i want something they can oooh and aaah at when i pass them
anyways, thanks for looking, i appreciate suggestions.
i can go used. ive never built a wheel before either, but i could learn if i have to
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05-08-20, 11:38 AM
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I know!! so many things i can add bling to! My bike is grateful dead/kc Chiefs/LA Dodgers/red white and blue themed. im searching for a white saddle right now.
Wheels first then others. I dont want my bike in parts and I cant use it.
Mr. BaHumbug, thank you. Yes i need to be wierd for me and not by others opinions. you are correct.
Wheels first then others. I dont want my bike in parts and I cant use it.
Mr. BaHumbug, thank you. Yes i need to be wierd for me and not by others opinions. you are correct.
05-08-20, 09:29 PM
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Right now there are Chris King campy hubs going cheap, I nearly picked up a set for 400 front and rear but they couldn't be made thru-axle which is a requirement for me. You could get red and blue that way. Harder will be the spokes, Soma offers colored spokes but they're only available in straight gauge and you can pick them up here https://www.bmxguru.com/collections/...tainless-steel for a decent price cut to length. I've ordered colored spokes from him several times. My son's road bike has red spokes and nipples and he loves it.
Best spoke nipples IMHO if you want colored are wheel fanatyk, don't know of colored nipples that are brass, just aluminum and these don't strip out though you'll have to buy another spoke wrench. I just finished a set of wheels with them today; blue hubs and green nipples with black spokes and rims. Although what you're doing isn't to my taste I can see how it will be cool to look at, as I pass you.
Best spoke nipples IMHO if you want colored are wheel fanatyk, don't know of colored nipples that are brass, just aluminum and these don't strip out though you'll have to buy another spoke wrench. I just finished a set of wheels with them today; blue hubs and green nipples with black spokes and rims. Although what you're doing isn't to my taste I can see how it will be cool to look at, as I pass you.
05-12-20, 02:19 PM
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well if you spend 400 for hubs alone, i would hope you would pass me by. but i appreciate the advice and the links. thank you.
I did check with my local community build place and the only time i can get there they have reserved for minor repairs. i guess right now wheel building is out.
I did check with my local community build place and the only time i can get there they have reserved for minor repairs. i guess right now wheel building is out.
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ah but every manufacturer out there who makes products for profit would disagree
let me say this. im not here to race anyone, you can pass me or get passed by me. im the guy smoking the good **** as i roll.
Ive been a mtb person for a while. I havent had a road bike since highschool (pre OJ) and im blinging my bike so it makes ME want to ride it.
I did say "all snark is good snark"
I could shout 'Fake News'
but ill just go ride.
im happy with my 72 targa
let me say this. im not here to race anyone, you can pass me or get passed by me. im the guy smoking the good **** as i roll.
Ive been a mtb person for a while. I havent had a road bike since highschool (pre OJ) and im blinging my bike so it makes ME want to ride it.
I did say "all snark is good snark"
I could shout 'Fake News'
but ill just go ride.
im happy with my 72 targa
05-12-20, 02:47 PM
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05-12-20, 08:29 PM
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well if you spend 400 for hubs alone, i would hope you would pass me by. but i appreciate the advice and the links. thank you.
I did check with my local community build place and the only time i can get there they have reserved for minor repairs. i guess right now wheel building is out.
I did check with my local community build place and the only time i can get there they have reserved for minor repairs. i guess right now wheel building is out.
hey ill jump in if the water is right but im not gonna compare my bike to a bike with a set of $400 hubs. probably spend more on those wheels than what i spent on both of my bikes together for all eternity, i well if you get the colored ti spokes then definately.
i dont see the need to get out the measuring sticks.... oh yeah, yall l are road bikers, lol.. my bad. lol roadies...
we are all in it together my friend. i just chose not to ride on roads with no shoulder
i dont see the need to get out the measuring sticks.... oh yeah, yall l are road bikers, lol.. my bad. lol roadies...
we are all in it together my friend. i just chose not to ride on roads with no shoulder
05-13-20, 01:44 AM
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The red and blue theme idea would work better if the frame was painted.
I know you like the brushed Ti finish but I just don't think it suits what you want to do.
I know you like the brushed Ti finish but I just don't think it suits what you want to do.
05-16-20, 03:15 AM
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Snark is standard on the 41, but its mostly good natured - I just wanna say good on you for not taking the bait and focusing more on enjoying your ride rather than the gadgetry.
Ride safe and hope your blinged out bike brings you a lot of joy.
Ride safe and hope your blinged out bike brings you a lot of joy.
