Advice needed on finding cheap wheelset

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Permalink Reply by Michael Perz on April 8, 2010 at 12:12pm

These don't have machined sidewalls, but there's no reason you can't use brakes on them other than the finish will eventually rub off. They're a little more than the price range you indicated, but I haven't seen any new ones that are cheaper.

http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath...

I've had a set on my daily rider/ all weather bike for over two years now with no broken spokes or other problems beyond that the front could use a little truing. They're not especially exciting, but they are round and they roll.

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Permalink Reply by Brendan Kevenides on April 8, 2010 at 12:35pm

Thanks! They look sufficient, but are apparently out of stock.

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Permalink Reply by Aaron Mooney on April 8, 2010 at 12:55pm

I have a guy i work with who has a lot of extra parts i can ask him if he is willing to sell anything he is moving to alaska in a month anyway so i will ask him and get back to you.

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Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on April 8, 2010 at 1:17pm

Those are one of the best deals in wheels right now. I have had two sets, one purchased online and one purchased through a local shop. Of the 4 wheels one would not hold true until I de-tensioned all the spokes and brought it back up to tension so you may want to do that before installing them.

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Permalink Reply by Brendan Kevenides on April 8, 2010 at 2:17pm

Thank you! I would really appreciate it.

Aaron Mooney said:

I have a guy i work with who has a lot of extra parts i can ask him if he is willing to sell anything he is moving to alaska in a month anyway so i will ask him and get back to you.

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Permalink Reply by Brendan Kevenides on April 9, 2010 at 9:55am

I think I know the wheelset you are talking about: Eightinch Amelia? How do you like 'em?

Rautenberg said:

I bought my last set from bikeisland.com, aluminum double wall 100 bucks with tubes and tires. free shipping. check them out they always have something on sale.

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Permalink Reply by igz on April 9, 2010 at 11:10am

look for the guy who just stole all those wheels...im sure he's trying to get rid of them quick and cheap

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Permalink Reply by Brendan Kevenides on April 9, 2010 at 11:23am

Right, then I will sell them back to the previous owners at a profit then purchase an awesome wheelset. [Evil laugh and mustache stroke]

iggi said:

look for the guy who just stole all those wheels...im sure he's trying to get rid of them quick and cheap

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