As long as the retailer specifies that the wheels are handbuilt, i wouldn't worry about it. It's the machine built wheels that are the source of the horror stories.
The formula hubs are a good deal, i've used them before and been satisfied; they perform well and the bearings last a long time. Just as a note, you can't easily convert them to QR since they use a special shouldered axle. Surly hubs can be easily converted. I'm planning to get the 27" CR18/ formula hub rear from harris for an upcoming project. On Nov 3, 8:39 am, Dlbracey <dlbra...@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm building a commuter bike right now and I need a strong singlespeed > wheelset for my 225lb self. I'd like to be able to run 35mm tires and > I have a limited budget. Basically, I'm looking for a set of > Quickbeam wheels, but they don't seem to be available for purchase > from riv. > > I'm considering the following wheelsets that all cost around, mostly > below $200 and all have formula hubs - Sun CR18, VO PBP, Mavic A319, > and a little more expensive Mavic Open Sport. I've read some horror > stories about factory built/bicyclewheelwarehouse wheels, but does any > one here have any experience/advice? Are the horror stories the > outliers? I haven't had any luck finding anything used, but I'm open > to used wheels. > > Thanks for any help. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
