Joyce, I wouldn’t talk you out of wheels, I think nice hand built wheels with carefully chosen parts are a very worthwhile investment that will last for many miles. I would suggest that while you are wading through a lot of information about your “great” wheels, you try some lighter tires. There are numerous really great tires out there these days. I’m building up a Clem right now and used the majority of parts I already owned. Mine feels reasonably unfettered. I’ll get some miles on it this week and next. I had some Schwalbe G-Ones, the fast, light ones they use for beach racing, they are 60mm and it looks like I could fit 70s ( no fenders). I also have some of the Rene Herse 55mm knobbies to try. I spent my youth squandering my money on nice sew ups and some of today’s really fat clinchers are a joy to ride. Plus, you’ll have great tires for your new wheels should you choose to get them.
Another humble opinion Ray On Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 7:43:31 PM UTC-7 JAS wrote: > Thank you all for sharing your thoughtful comments, advice and > experiences. From keeping Clem just the way she is and being happy with > the ride to changing out wheels and hubs and/or tires for something better, > there's lots to consider. I appreciate the wisdom of this group and > respect your varied opinions. If anyone has more to add, please feel > welcome to do so! > > Joyce > > On Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 12:12:30 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> Here's the link at Rivbike for my wheels, I should have included it in my >> original post. Says out of stock but it's always good with Rich (@rivbike . >> com) to email him and see what he has available to build and what he thinks >> will match your needs/wants. The rear hub has a titanium cassette body! I >> love that part. >> >> He can also do a set with a dyno front hub if you want. I didn't need it >> and preferred the lesser weight, but a lot of folks swear by them and >> they're very useful. >> >> >> https://www.rivbike.com/products/velocity-atlas-white-industries-mi5-webspecial-wheelset-bto >> On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 10:24:46 AM UTC-7 JAS wrote: >> >>> After reading Leah's comments about upgrading her Clem with lighter >>> wheels and other parts, I'd like to do the same for my dark green Clem. I >>> use it for rural road riding when I'm not on my Platy, gravel trails, and >>> hauling groceries. It's got a rear rack and will have SKS fenders when I >>> get around to installing them. I will also replace the original Bosco with >>> the aluminum version. >>> >>> I changed the tires from those horrible original Kendas to Big Bens and >>> removed the front rack and basket which did wonders for handling. Since I >>> got it from Craigslist a few years ago I don't know much about the original >>> wheels. They have multi-colored spoke nipples and no identifying labels. >>> The original owner bought it from a bike shop in Madison, WI. >>> >>> Any advice is welcome on what wheels to get or other upgrades I could >>> make. I don't want to go tubeless. Clem is 52cm with 650b wheels. Thanks! >>> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/14a8c13f-f030-4e96-af5c-2543b4bc1861n%40googlegroups.com.
