Longleaf seems like a great option - seems to be a smaller operation
than some of the other custom places and the prices are really
reasonable. I may just order a set through them. Thanks for the
advice.
On Nov 3, 1:13 pm, Lee wrote:
> You may try contacting Anthony over at Longleaf (longleafbi
Jim,
Unfortunately those won't work with my frame spacing.
On Nov 3, 1:09 pm, "Jim M." wrote:
> Riv has these for
> $200:http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/budget-twin-hollow-wheelset/18-312
> . I weigh 220 and have used these wheels for a budget project. They
> ride well and I've had no prob
As long as the retailer specifies that the wheels are handbuilt, i
wouldn't worry about it. It's the machine built wheels that are the
source of the horror stories.
The formula hubs are a good deal, i've used them before and been
satisfied; they perform well and the bearings last a long time. Ju
I have a QB wheel (well, the same hub, different rim) that I'm not
using for sale. I got this from Franklyn on this list a while back,
and have put a couple hundred miles on it, but I'm in a paring-down
mode. I believe this was laced up by a local shop in Berkeley and the
axle changed to a solid
You may try contacting Anthony over at Longleaf (longleafbicycles.com)
to see if he has a budget SS wheelset sitting around. I believe he
specializes in SS and fixed wheel-buidling. Note: I am not related nor
an investor nor getting any kickbacks from Longleaf :) Or contact Rich
himself to see what
Riv has these for $200:
http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/budget-twin-hollow-wheelset/18-312
. I weigh 220 and have used these wheels for a budget project. They
ride well and I've had no problems with them. They have cassette hub,
but you just need some spacers and a cog to make them SS compati
I also wish that the Quickbeam wheelset was offered seperately, as I
would also be interested in them (or atleast the QR flip/flop
hubset). I have been very happy with a bike of mine that has A319
rims and would definately put them on another. They are affordable
but definately don't feel cheap a
