if it were me, i would see if i could find a used wheelset at the same pricepoint but with more classic parts (non-disc hubs, more silver parts). you could, as someone else mentioned, do a want-to-buy post for a wheelset at $150.
On Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 10:11:47 AM UTC-8, Nerl L. wrote: > > Hello All, > > I have been lurking here for a bit, but now with a new Clem frame set on > the way, I am posting for the first time. > > > I’m a commuter in NYC, where the streets can be, um, bumpy. I ride daily > in all weather, but distances aren’t high, usually 5 to 30 miles a day. I > am also not wealthy, so I’m trying to build this bike in a sensible but > economical way. I will put money towards parts that need higher quality, > but will always look for ways to cut cost. > > > Regarding wheels, I’m a bit stunned by the range in prices. please tell > me why I shouldn’t buy this > <https://bicyclewheelwarehouse.com/MTB/Rim-Brake-V-brake/V-brake-HD-27-5-wheel-set-Shimano-disc.html> > > cheap set? If not and if you were me, what would you look at? > > > Finally, if anyone has parts they would part with, I’m in the market! Swept > back, low- or no-rise bars, like the Billie or Albatross. Brakes, racks, > derailleurs, etc. Consumable drive train parts I’ll buy new. I’ve got a > crankset, brake levers and shifters so far. > > > Thank you for your help! > > > Best, > > Noah > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/2b0bc606-c7f9-4428-b634-21eaf3b8daa4%40googlegroups.com.
