They're really, er, reasonably priced. But are they any good? Anybody got any long-term experience? I'd like some bling PowerTap wheels but Zipps are a bit pricey. Williams wheels look good, but are they? Would I be wasting money?
grahamspringett said:They're really, er, reasonably priced. But are they any good? Anybody got any long-term experience? I'd like some bling PowerTap wheels but Zipps are a bit pricey. Williams wheels look good, but are they? Would I be wasting money?
grahamspringett said:They're really, er, reasonably priced. But are they any good? Anybody got any long-term experience? I'd like some bling PowerTap wheels but Zipps are a bit pricey. Williams wheels look good, but are they? Would I be wasting money?
One measure I like to point out about wheels: Servicabilitygrahamspringett said:They're really, er, reasonably priced. But are they any good? Anybody got any long-term experience? I'd like some bling PowerTap wheels but Zipps are a bit pricey. Williams wheels look good, but are they? Would I be wasting money?
Yep, good point. I know plenty of guys who've had to wait ages for 'special' replacement spokes, which often cost a bucket.daveornee said:One measure I like to point out about wheels: Servicability
Rims are subject to damage and wear. When a rim needs repacement what are the costs in time & $?
Are the spokes (and nipples) proprietary? Can they be easily found/substituted/and replaced with standard tools?.....
daveornee said:One measure I like to point out about wheels: Servicability
Rims are subject to damage and wear. When a rim needs repacement what are the costs in time & $?
Are the spokes (and nipples) proprietary? Can they be easily found/substituted/and replaced with standard tools?
Hubs, can they be easily lubricated and adjusted with standard tools available in the local bicycle shop? Are wear parts available and reasonably priced.
Cost and availability of service are product lifetime costs. If you want to venture into the purchase, you should think about the overall costs. If you have a team that suplies and supports what you ride, that is very nice...
I see lots of Cat 1 & 2 Racers with high bling wheels, but most have a reliable and servicable back up set that are more conventional built.
Go to the Williams website. It's all there. easily serviceable. read. simple.daveornee said:One measure I like to point out about wheels: Servicability
Rims are subject to damage and wear. When a rim needs repacement what are the costs in time & $?
Are the spokes (and nipples) proprietary? Can they be easily found/substituted/and replaced with standard tools?
Hubs, can they be easily lubricated and adjusted with standard tools available in the local bicycle shop? Are wear parts available and reasonably priced.
Cost and availability of service are product lifetime costs. If you want to venture into the purchase, you should think about the overall costs. If you have a team that suplies and supports what you ride, that is very nice...
I see lots of Cat 1 & 2 Racers with high bling wheels, but most have a reliable and servicable back up set that are more conventional built.
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