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PacMUle:............QUESTION: looking into a new wheel set... dont know all that much so i was hoping i could get some input from some of you folks here...
i am looking for a 650c wheel set. i know that strong and light dont necessarily go together, but i would like to find something close to as light as what i have now, spinergy rev-x (already nervous about full carbon wheels & read some scary things so kinda wanna change) but i dont really know where to start. i commute 35 miles a day for work, so i need something strong, but i also like to ride alot for fun so i do want something light. i'v found im more comfertable with less weight because it feels more responsive to me, which is important. but i dont really know where the compromise puts me.
here are a couple things i'v been thinking of: .....any input would be very much appreciated!
1) hubs? ... so far it looks like the best value for the money are either, Dura Ace, Chris King, or Velocity.... ???
2) rims? ... i am particular to more of a deep v style rim. seems like it just makes sense with strength... and i do like mavic a lot! but i am also divided here as well. it seems like all the really good mavic stuff only comes as full wheel sets, hubs spokes & all & cant really order them separately? like this one...
http://www.mavic.com/en/product/wheels/road-triathlon/wheels/R-Sys-SLR
it seems like the other major players out there are zipp, reynolds, velocity, easton, but im just not sure of whats "really" road worthy... ?
3) spokes ? what is a good set up? how many? i prefer less aesthetically, but what is a good strength number 24/28? 28/32? double butted? bladed?
4) does anyone make any mag style wheels that are actually durable & light? i saw the areospoke by velocity, but they seem pretty heavy compared to spoked wheels.
.. .. . to say the least, i am just lost here & would really appreciate some input & perspective.
bikingbill:Afine 11 Speed Hubs are available now...
http://blog.harriscyclery.com/alfine-11-speed-hubs-in-stock/
I wonder if Alfine11 is heavier than the Nexus7?
Recently, I installed a Nexus 7 IGH and Shimano Dynamo hub with the Xenon lamp. This new wheelset feels like it's 3 times as heavy compared to the original wheelset+rear derailleur that came with the Cruzbike. I'm still test riding it to decide to keep this setup or not. I like the visual simplicity and the ability to shift at a full stop
markphilips:... my vintage Norwegian Kombi-lux splitable bike has a F&S Torpedo Duomatic rear hub.Ahhh, those bring back memories - every time you brake, you also shift into the other gear...took awhile to get used to, AFAIR!
billd:Just curious. Why do you want to switch to downtube shifters?
PacMUle:............QUESTION: looking into a new wheel set... dont know all that much so i was hoping i could get some input from some of you folks here...
1) hubs? ... so far it looks like the best value for the money are either, Dura Ace, Chris King, or Velocity.... ???
William.:PacMUle:............QUESTION: looking into a new wheel set... dont know all that much so i was hoping i could get some input from some of you folks here...
1) hubs? ... so far it looks like the best value for the money are either, Dura Ace, Chris King, or Velocity.... ???
I have King hubs on one bike and phil woods on another and now a hub with dura ace.
I also have a miche hub that rolls as good as any of the above and was much, much cheaper. Consider the Miche' hubs.
Velo Cult:It smells like Transmission oil if you ask me. It's a lot thicker than motor oil or trans oil though. Read this