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mdurg
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:05 am Post subject: Wheels |
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whaddaya think..
high end
WTP hubs
double butted spokes
alloy nipples
Odyssey Haz Lite rims
figure 4.5 lbs
$329 built
OR
cheaper
Primo hubs
stainless spokes
brass nips
Industry pro class rims
figure 5.08 lbs
$216 built
is 3/4 lb in the wheels worth another $115? |
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AdvanceCycleryRider
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:43 am Post subject: |
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Mdurg,
With the way you land....?
Why not look at the SUN Big City rims? Alot of kids who come into the shop run these at the parks.
Go with the 2nd setup but with SUN rims.
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mdurg
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:59 am Post subject: |
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I steered away from the Big City rims because they weigh a ton don't they? Plus I have Rhynolyte XLs and the chrome started to peel off of them the minute I got them. I don't know if Odyssey rims would be better chrome. The Industry are highly polished so no need to worry about flaking. |
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AdvanceCycleryRider
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The ones I have seen are mostly black. Weight, I am not that sure about, but it has to be similar to what you are looking at.
Your money, your choice.
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Jeff
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AdvanceCycleryRider
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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Mdurg,
Just looked up the info. Big City are 600g (1.3lb) each. Yes heavier but offer amazing technology for pinch resistant flats from hard landings and flawless seams.
Also available are the City Lites. These are real nice and available in 4 colors. Winter, camo, black and chrome. These are 490g (approx. 1lb)
see attached pic. If I was to build park wheels, these would be my choice.
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mdurg
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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they cost more and weigh more than the Industry. |
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mdurg
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, I'll check it out. |
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NePABMX
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http://www.sun-ringle.com/contentpages/bmx/wheelsets/freestyle.php5
I have many answers just not "all" answers.
Steer clear of the alloy nips, they pop like cheap firecrackers after a few weeks.
You could use any spoke with brass nips really.
The 3/4 pound is worth about $75 dollars shop carefully.
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NePABMX
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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Also the chrome has a 1 year warranty that will cover parts and labor on the rebuild if you call the right people.
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NePABMX
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:57 pm Post subject: |
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In all honesty though, I say go with a premium products pair.
You will save big and get good wheels.
I use sun super stock 36 spoke front and a premium products 40 spoke rear. No problems here.
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rsmith
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Wade
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| Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:00 pm Post subject: |
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Just got a new wheel set for my wtp
Back
mosh justice 48h hub 14mm
odyssey hazard light rim
green alloy nipples
9 tooth titanium driver
and a mosh hub guard.
Front
Coalition front hug black 3/8ths
Sun City lite Rim 20x1.75 36h urban camo
brass nipples
sapim stainless double butted spokes
Paid $191 both new from the dans comp scratch and dent sale.
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AdvanceCycleryRider
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Sweet deal!
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Jeff
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mdurg
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| Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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sounds like a good deal.
I missed the 15% off deal at Dans for Feb. I called today but they won't give it up. |
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