good wheels for $150 or less?
11-05-08, 03:02 PM
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good wheels for $150 or less?
hi all, can u please recomment wheels to use on on my one speed bike (still building from and oldie)? I am looking to spend at most 150, preferably in the $100's area. i am converting to one speed freewheel.
i am primarily going to be riding in urban areas with not so good roads at times.
thanks in advance.
i am primarily going to be riding in urban areas with not so good roads at times.
thanks in advance.
11-05-08, 03:25 PM
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I'd recommend Mavic CXP22s laced to 32H Formulas. Available on several sites for $139+
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11-05-08, 05:54 PM
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I'm ordering Alexrims R450 wheelset, It's right at $150 for the set. Can't vouch for them yet, but they seem good. They're light too.
11-05-08, 09:10 PM
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unless those r450s are laced to some good hubs i'd say you got ripped off, i paid 80 for my set. They are good for the cash though.
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i guess they have gone up a bit since i got mine, but still under 100
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i guess they have gone up a bit since i got mine, but still under 100
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11-05-08, 11:06 PM
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https://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_S...ils&ProdID=549
comes with tires and tubes as well. Good for a beginner (aka me) I'm liking them so far.
comes with tires and tubes as well. Good for a beginner (aka me) I'm liking them so far.
11-06-08, 08:34 AM
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Alexrims R450 looks good. pretty much exactly what i am looking for and the color. however it says the sapcing is 120mm, will it fit my ralegh technium? i think my spacing is 126mm, what would i need to get extra to fit the wheel?
11-06-08, 09:26 AM
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https://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...d&productId=50
Shipped in separate boxes for only $25 for both.
Shipped in separate boxes for only $25 for both.
11-06-08, 10:33 AM
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I bought the Alex R-450s laced to Formula hubs, black unmachined rims, black DT spokes, black formula sealed bearing hubs, silver nipples, Formula lockring & 15t cog for $99 from Bens.
They were hand built & solid.
