Where did you get your FG wheels?
07-16-07, 10:44 PM
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Where did you get your FG wheels?
I'm having trouble finding a set of fixed gear wheels locally or online. Where did you get yours?
07-16-07, 10:49 PM
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Rims: eBay
Spokes: LBS
Hubs: Miche group from Chuck's Bikes
Other wheels that went on my first bike were from eBay seller wheelsandsprockets and were ok.
Spokes: LBS
Hubs: Miche group from Chuck's Bikes
Other wheels that went on my first bike were from eBay seller wheelsandsprockets and were ok.
07-17-07, 12:48 AM
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07-17-07, 02:38 AM
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ebay and my lbs are great you can find good wheelsets for less than 200 bucks
07-17-07, 04:18 AM
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Found some Open Sport rims at my LBS on clearance for $20, spokes from same, hubs from Sheldon Brown.
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07-17-07, 04:56 AM
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House-brand Formula hubs, DA Alpine III spokes, both from Harris.
Discounted CR-18 rims from Nashbar.
If I could go back in time I'd make myself buy better rims. I like box rims, but these came with a Schrader drilling and no gussets. Saving thirty bucks on the rims lowered the quality of the whole wheelset and I've got to find/make gaskets to keep Presta stems from sacrificing themselves on the stem hole.
They ride great, but I don't think they're going to last as long as they could.
Discounted CR-18 rims from Nashbar.
If I could go back in time I'd make myself buy better rims. I like box rims, but these came with a Schrader drilling and no gussets. Saving thirty bucks on the rims lowered the quality of the whole wheelset and I've got to find/make gaskets to keep Presta stems from sacrificing themselves on the stem hole.
They ride great, but I don't think they're going to last as long as they could.
07-17-07, 05:25 AM
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Had a set built up by SpeedGoat. Two more sets built by my LBS. And a third purchased from IRO.
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one set from sheldon's shop and one set from here: https://shop.greatdealsonbikes.com/me...tore_Code=GDOB
07-17-07, 08:12 AM
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IRO hubs, Mavic MA-3 rims, dirt-cheap spokes and nipples (icyclesusa.com), and plenty of beer.
The first wheels I bought were also the first I built, and I'm glad I did it. Plenty of how-to tips online, and they're completely round and true after more than a year since they're properly tensioned. Plus, I learned something.
The first wheels I bought were also the first I built, and I'm glad I did it. Plenty of how-to tips online, and they're completely round and true after more than a year since they're properly tensioned. Plus, I learned something.
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www.bicyclewheels.com carries some too for a good price, just make sure to take them to your LBS to get checked for trueness and tension before riding (at least that's what i've read on here).
As for my IRO group buy frame, i'm getting my rims from www.thebikebiz.com (Velocity Deep-V 32 hole Purple), rear hub from IRO (IRO/Formula high flange 32 hole), front hub from www.speedgoat.com (Shimano 105 32 hole), and i'll be getting them built at the LBS and let them do spoke selection for me (actually two different places since there's afew shops i like, front wheel at one shop, rear at the other).
As for my IRO group buy frame, i'm getting my rims from www.thebikebiz.com (Velocity Deep-V 32 hole Purple), rear hub from IRO (IRO/Formula high flange 32 hole), front hub from www.speedgoat.com (Shimano 105 32 hole), and i'll be getting them built at the LBS and let them do spoke selection for me (actually two different places since there's afew shops i like, front wheel at one shop, rear at the other).
07-17-07, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 1fluffhead
... one set from here: https://shop.greatdealsonbikes.com/me...tore_Code=GDOB
07-17-07, 08:22 AM
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plus they support us troops stationed overseas with free shipping. can't beat that. i salute thee.
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Trinity Bicycles in Irving Texas. A small two-man shop that builds them to order.
Great wheels, great service.
www.trinitybicycles.com
Great wheels, great service.
www.trinitybicycles.com
07-17-07, 12:05 PM
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mine were made by the Keebler elves and picked up at Safeway in the discount aisle.
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IRO hubs, Salsa Rims, DT Swiss spokes, a 12-pack, and a truing stand.
Build your own wheels... its alot easier than you think.
Build your own wheels... its alot easier than you think.
