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John Davies
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I am looking for a lightweight XC wheelset, preferably under 1900 grams and US$200. I am a wuss - I
weigh 160 lbs, I ride easy and I don't tear up my equipment, so ultimate strength is less an issue
than weight and price. My current v-brake wheels are 2100 grams, so I am hoping to keep the over-all
weight about the same when I install Avid mechanical disc brakes and the new wheels.
I found a couple of wheelsets, but I need more info. Perhaps someone can help?
http://www.supergo.com/itemdisplay.asp?itempageitemid=20891
These are Alex Vectra D2 Disc wheels. They look nice, and I am partial to paired spokes (I have Rolf
Vector Comps on my Lemond Zurich), but I can't find anything else about this manufacturer, and that
bothers me. Their website just shows their different wheel models. Any idea on the quality, or lack
there-of, and where they are made? Do they use standard spokes?
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/cbolarge_photo.html?SKU=12615&Store=Bike
These are on sale for $149.99 in the latest catalog. Any comments on the Topo wheel line?
If these wheels are too crappy, what could I get in the $300 range that would be a better choice?
Is there a better newsgroup to ask these questions?
I would appreciate some help, because I am more than a little confused.
TIA.
John Davies Monroe WA USA
2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon 2000 Audi A4 quattro 1.8T 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4x4
weigh 160 lbs, I ride easy and I don't tear up my equipment, so ultimate strength is less an issue
than weight and price. My current v-brake wheels are 2100 grams, so I am hoping to keep the over-all
weight about the same when I install Avid mechanical disc brakes and the new wheels.
I found a couple of wheelsets, but I need more info. Perhaps someone can help?
http://www.supergo.com/itemdisplay.asp?itempageitemid=20891
These are Alex Vectra D2 Disc wheels. They look nice, and I am partial to paired spokes (I have Rolf
Vector Comps on my Lemond Zurich), but I can't find anything else about this manufacturer, and that
bothers me. Their website just shows their different wheel models. Any idea on the quality, or lack
there-of, and where they are made? Do they use standard spokes?
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/cbolarge_photo.html?SKU=12615&Store=Bike
These are on sale for $149.99 in the latest catalog. Any comments on the Topo wheel line?
If these wheels are too crappy, what could I get in the $300 range that would be a better choice?
Is there a better newsgroup to ask these questions?
I would appreciate some help, because I am more than a little confused.
TIA.
John Davies Monroe WA USA
2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon 2000 Audi A4 quattro 1.8T 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4x4