[RBW] Re: Question on Wheels for a Ramboullet

2014-11-21 Thread Leslie
Oh! Yeah, Peter would be good... or also, Anthony at Longleaf in Troy NH, either one of those would be more 'local' for you... http://www.longleafbicycles.com/ Rich Lesnik, Peter White, or Anthony all build great wheels, if you need something built, but can supply rims, etc., if you want t

[RBW] Re: Question on Wheels for a Ramboullet

2014-11-21 Thread ascpgh
Peter White (http://www.peterwhitecycles.com) is in Hillsborough, New Hampshire and worth contact for the potential of saving shipping if you're near enough. He always seems to have some NOS bits that are bargain priced for building some wheels like those you seek. Cost of shipping can make a b

[RBW] Re: Question on Wheels for a Ramboullet

2014-11-20 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Hi Daniel, you and your son have great tastes in bikes! The standard wheelset Leslie mentions is a good choice, http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/w70032130.htm For a little less, but still a very nice wheelset, get an Ultegra/A23 wheelset. I can't praise the A23 enough. I've had good experience

[RBW] Re: Question on Wheels for a Ramboullet

2014-11-20 Thread Kieran J
Good quality used 700c road wheelsets are easy to find. I found a set of silver Mavic Reflex/Ultegra 6500 clinchers on eBay for $80 plus shipping for my GF's Sequoia. They were in excellent shape, no different than new for my purposes. Best purchase ever! With some patience and care, you can fi

[RBW] Re: Question on Wheels for a Ramboullet

2014-11-20 Thread Leslie
RBW has their 'stock' wheelsets, http://www.rivbike.com/category-s/588.htm ; but there are other options. Are you a lighter rider, or want some extra strength just-in-case? Would you be riding light, or carrying along 'a lot of stuff'? On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 8:56:10 PM UTC-