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Old 05-22-20, 04:16 PM
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Any 650c front wheels out there?

Hi, I am trying to find a good 650c road wheel anyone have one or a source for one?
Thanks , Ben please PM me
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Old 05-25-20, 12:18 PM
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I know that 650B is all the rage these days, but your LBS can still build you up a wheel based on a 571 rim. Or, you can use a 559 wheelset and adjust your brake pads 6mm.lower, which is what a lot of recumbent riders have done to gain capability to use wider tires.
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Old 05-26-20, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BlazingPedals
I know that 650B is all the rage these days, but your LBS can still build you up a wheel based on a 571 rim. Or, you can use a 559 wheelset and adjust your brake pads 6mm.lower, which is what a lot of recumbent riders have done to gain capability to use wider tires.
Blazing Pedals,
Thanks for the info but I am really looking for a 650c front wheel to run a 23 for a TT bike and I was referred to this forum knowing that a lot of folks use them on their recumbents.
Best, Ben
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You can contact Velocity Wheels about there A23 650c rim. It's a very nice rim and is tubeless compatible. They can built you a front wheel with their race hub and several options for spokes. https://www.velocityusa.com/product/rims/a23-571
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There's nothing magical about factory-built wheels. A good LBS will be able to build up a wheel from whatever rims/spokes/hub you specify.

Premier Tactical and Yoeleo make 650c wheels. Yoeleo will also sell you just the rims.
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
Originally Posted by iambent
You can contact Velocity Wheels about there A23 650c rim. It's a very nice rim and is tubeless compatible. They can built you a front wheel with their race hub and several options for spokes. https://www.velocityusa.com/product/rims/a23-571
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There's nothing magical about factory-built wheels. A good LBS will be able to build up a wheel from whatever rims/spokes/hub you specify.

Premier Tactical and Yoeleo make 650c wheels. Yoeleo will also sell you just the rims.
Thanks to all for the replys, I was hoping for a good used wheel but looks like a new one is what I might need to try.
Best, Ben
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I found my wheels Campagnolo 19 with hubs and NOS tires....Thanks
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Velocity USA will build you a 650 wheel,check out there web page.
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Did you find a 650c front wheel? I have a HED 3 trispoke front that I don't need, I just use the rear. I bought the pair off of eBay. Today, 2 years later, (since I never planned to use the front) I noticed the front has a dent in the rim. I would let the buyer bend it back so they know exactly what transpires (rather than me bending it back and saying the rim is perfect).
Email me if interested. I can send pictures.
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