Looking For a decent pair of wheels..Help??

Have an 87 Bianchi that will soon have modern 105 components...want to upgrade my wheels I guess..Don't want to spend more than 200 for a set..I know that's low for most, but if anybody has any suggestions as far as wheels go,what kind I should get, or know of any good deals please let me know..Thanks once again..

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Permalink Reply by Michael A on August 9, 2013 at 12:13pm

these are just a few dollars over your budget, this shop is out of sprinfield IL, they ship fast 

http://www.velomine.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=... <black

http://www.velomine.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=...     <silver

Permalink Reply by mark stetson on August 9, 2013 at 2:38pm

Lots of options for Shimano.  I thought you were going Veloce with the build. 

 

 

Permalink Reply by Aaron Brown on August 9, 2013 at 2:58pm

Changed my mind and got a great price on the group set

Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on August 9, 2013 at 3:59pm

I have a couple wheelsets (one 126mm rear spacing for freewheel, one 130mm for Campy cassette). One of them has tubular rims (can't remember which at the moment, and I'm out of town).  If you haven't found something by early next week, give me a shout.

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Permalink Reply by mark stetson on August 9, 2013 at 5:20pm

Seems my edits got lost in the aether.........

 

The wheels Michael posted look solid to me, and VeloMine is a good shop with generally very competiitive pricing.

 

You might also look for Fulcrum 7s (or possibly 5s) and Mavic Aksiums in that price range.

 

 

Permalink Reply by Aaron Brown on August 9, 2013 at 5:38pm

Just bought these..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271235735902?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_...

Does the tubing and tires I have now on my current tires fit these new ones?

Permalink Reply by Dave Grossman on August 10, 2013 at 3:37am

Velomine is an actual shop in Springfield and they are nice guys with great prices.

Permalink Reply by mark stetson on August 10, 2013 at 6:10am

Those are nice wheels.  The A23s are 3-4 mm wider than typical 1980s/1990s rims.  The theory is you will get a wider contact patch and better ride. 

 

What size tires are on the Brava now? 23 and 25 are pretty normal for the era.  You might fit a 28 in there, but I'd guess that might be the limit.  You can get an idea if you can go bigger by checking clearance at the stays, seat tube and calipers.  Wider tires are usually a bit taller.  I have a Shimano 600 front derailleur that someone ground half way through by running a tire too big for the frame.  Must have created tons of drag. 

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