which wheels for the wife??

John Pratt said:

The pressure is on. The wife wants to upgrade her training wheels to
something light yet aero for Ultegra 9spd.

She's a triathlete, about 140lbs, easy on gear. We live in the northwest
where the roads are (mostly) smooth but lots of wet winter riding. We'd
need something that would wear well on the braking surfaces and
hopefully have sealed bearings. $$$ are a factor so we're looking at
pre-built mail order wheels from one of the bigger firms.

It's been awhile since I was up on the latest gear, so any suggestions
are welcome.

-John

Hi, contact Peter [at Vecchio's (303)440-3535
http://www.vecchios.com ] and tell him your needs. He can build you a
set of wheels, for the same or less than you will pay from one of the
"bigger firms". They will be well built and will use parts that are
easily obtainable, if needed. You won't need them, unless she crashes,
but you get the idea. What I would suggest and Peter may or maynot
concur, is a set of Ultegra hubs with Velocity Aerohead rims, 28F,
32R. If you want more aero, at a minor expense of weight, go with the
Deep V rims. http://www.velocityusa.com/

I recently had a set of the above wheels built, but I had him use
Dura-Ace hubs.

Life is Good!
Jeff

John Pratt said:

The pressure is on. The wife wants to upgrade her training wheels to
something light yet aero for Ultegra 9spd.

She's a triathlete, about 140lbs, easy on gear. We live in the northwest
where the roads are (mostly) smooth but lots of wet winter riding. We'd
need something that would wear well on the braking surfaces and
hopefully have sealed bearings. $$$ are a factor so we're looking at
pre-built mail order wheels from one of the bigger firms.

It's been awhile since I was up on the latest gear, so any suggestions
are welcome.

Ask your local shop about a Velocity Nuvian wheelset. They are
Aerohead OC, off center rim x 32 hole rear and Aerohead x 24 radial
front. You can get a 28 hole x 2 front. The spokes are butted and
the rear wheel comes either Shimano or Campy. I'd guess $300-$350.
The wheels are hand built as well. You can request non machined
sidewall rims and get more wear.

Consider getting a set with ceramic braking surface, they last a LOT longer,
and brake much better around here (I'm in the NW, and ride all winter).
Maic is the primary source, but there are a couple of others here too.
You'd be amazed at how light and strong a good set of basic 32h CD Ceramic
wheels are!

-pete

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Quoted message said:

The pressure is on. The wife wants to upgrade her training wheels to
something light yet aero for Ultegra 9spd.

She's a triathlete, about 140lbs, easy on gear. We live in the northwest
where the roads are (mostly) smooth but lots of wet winter riding. We'd
need something that would wear well on the braking surfaces and
hopefully have sealed bearings. $$$ are a factor so we're looking at
pre-built mail order wheels from one of the bigger firms.

It's been awhile since I was up on the latest gear, so any suggestions
are welcome.

-John

"John Pratt" <[email hidden]> wrote: (clip) The wife wants to upgrade her
training wheels (clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^
How old is yer wife? She still rides with training wheels?

jstarr-<< http://www.vecchios.com ] and tell him your needs. He can build you
a
set of wheels, for the same or less than you will pay from one of the
"bigger firms". They will be well built and will use parts that are
easily obtainable, if needed. >><BR><BR>
<< What I would suggest and Peter may or maynot
concur, is a set of Ultegra hubs with Velocity Aerohead rims, 28F,
32R. If you want more aero, at a minor expense of weight, go with the
Deep V rims. >><BR><BR>

many thanks and yes, the rims you mentipned would be a great choice for her.
Light, reliable, not too aero so as to have be pushed around in winds.
Revspokes in the front...

Peter Chisholm
Vecchio's Bicicletteria
1833 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO, 80302
(303)440-3535
http://www.vecchios.com
"Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene"