Looking to upgrade wheels, but I need 1 red rim and 1 blue rim
05-06-20, 01:09 PM
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Looking to upgrade wheels, but I need 1 red rim and 1 blue rim
Hi all im new here.
in my mission to get back into biking, i am blinging up my titanium road bike.
I am in search of 1 red rim and 1 blue rim
dont laugh, its about all i know about what i want.
The current campy hubs are fine. Just wondering how much it might cost me and any recommendations?
GThnks
in my mission to get back into biking, i am blinging up my titanium road bike.
I am in search of 1 red rim and 1 blue rim
dont laugh, its about all i know about what i want.
The current campy hubs are fine. Just wondering how much it might cost me and any recommendations?
GThnks
05-06-20, 03:12 PM
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in hopes of learning more, please ask me questiosn so i will learn!
i ask for red and blue, i am serious. dont ignor me because i dont have any idea what mavic model i want or if i need skewers. thats why i am here.
i ask for red and blue, i am serious. dont ignor me because i dont have any idea what mavic model i want or if i need skewers. thats why i am here.
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Do you need the full rim coloured, or just some decals? You could have a nice carbon set built from Light-Bicycle and have them custom decal to your requirements
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https://www.prowheelbuilder.com/rims.../blue_red.html
Prowheelbuilder.com has some Velocity rims in red and blue (limited selection).
Or you can go to velocityusa.com and I think they will custom anodize any of their rims as a special order.
edit: $30 for custom anodize: https://www.velocityusa.com/tech/colors/
For a rim brake roadie I'd look at the Quill and the A23 - both tubeless compatible.
Prowheelbuilder.com has some Velocity rims in red and blue (limited selection).
Or you can go to velocityusa.com and I think they will custom anodize any of their rims as a special order.
edit: $30 for custom anodize: https://www.velocityusa.com/tech/colors/
For a rim brake roadie I'd look at the Quill and the A23 - both tubeless compatible.
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https://www.prowheelbuilder.com/rims.../blue_red.html
Prowheelbuilder.com has some Velocity rims in red and blue (limited selection).
Or you can go to velocityusa.com and I think they will custom anodize any of their rims as a special order.
Prowheelbuilder.com has some Velocity rims in red and blue (limited selection).
Or you can go to velocityusa.com and I think they will custom anodize any of their rims as a special order.
05-07-20, 11:39 AM
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Roadies are not going to ooh and ah over a bike with mismatched rim colors.
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Go with velocity and for bonus points see if you can send in your crankset to anodize as well. Seriously, we send out aluminum parts for anodization to a third party all the time and I've kicked around sending some bike stuff.
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This is a very unusual request. I'm not trying to be snarky here, just explain the lack of response. Most roadies don't really care what color their rims are as long as they aren't hideous, people are more interested in things like how many spoke holes, weight, depth because of aerodynamics, are the rims suitable to the type of riding they'll be put to.
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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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Hi all im new here.
in my mission to get back into biking, i am blinging up my titanium road bike.
I am in search of 1 red rim and 1 blue rim
dont laugh, its about all i know about what i want.
The current campy hubs are fine. Just wondering how much it might cost me and any recommendations?
GThnks
in my mission to get back into biking, i am blinging up my titanium road bike.
I am in search of 1 red rim and 1 blue rim
dont laugh, its about all i know about what i want.
The current campy hubs are fine. Just wondering how much it might cost me and any recommendations?
GThnks
https://www.bikeforums.net/alt-bike-culture/
Some of the roadies here take themselves waaay too seriously. Some actually live by the "rules" https://www.velominati.com/
05-07-20, 01:06 PM
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People online love saying stuff is ugly or stupid. Then in real life it's the opposite. When I was shopping online for a bike I wanted a cervelo S2 cuz I liked the look of the frame. Everyone online seemed to hate how it looks. Well lo and behold, everyone in real life loved it.
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People online love saying stuff is ugly or stupid. Then in real life it's the opposite. When I was shopping online for a bike I wanted a cervelo S2 cuz I liked the look of the frame. Everyone online seemed to hate how it looks. Well lo and behold, everyone in real life loved it.
Of course, in person there’s much more social pressure to be polite. Online, there’s considerable pressure to have the hottest of takes.
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People online love saying stuff is ugly or stupid. Then in real life it's the opposite. When I was shopping online for a bike I wanted a cervelo S2 cuz I liked the look of the frame. Everyone online seemed to hate how it looks. Well lo and behold, everyone in real life loved it.
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I think you also need to consider a King Red or Blue headset, Salsa red or blue seatpost collar.
Mavic Heliums are red. They'd look good on there. You might find a set on Craigslist.
(I should add, that I have dreamed of one day building up a Moots with all Red bits - hubs, bolts, spacers, headset, collar.... Not sure I am a fan of one red and one blue, but to each their own.)
Mavic Heliums are red. They'd look good on there. You might find a set on Craigslist.
(I should add, that I have dreamed of one day building up a Moots with all Red bits - hubs, bolts, spacers, headset, collar.... Not sure I am a fan of one red and one blue, but to each their own.)
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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.
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.
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