Thanks Joel. I did contact them. The rep I spoke with said they were at
the polishers and would not be available for at least 4 weeks. But you are
right, they look available on the website.
Jay
On Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 8:08:24 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote:
> Jay, you’ve probably contacted
Jay, you’ve probably contacted velocity. Looks like they may have them in
stock. Or try Peter White.
https://www.velocityusa.com/product/rims/quill-650b
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On Sat, Jun 12, 2021 at 6:44 PM, Jay LePree wrote:
> Hi Joel S,
>
> I don't think Velocity will stop
Hi Joel S,
I don't think Velocity will stop production of rim brake compatible
rims. I am concerned about quick availablity, quick defined as less than 6
weeks of rim brake compatible rimes, particularly in the 650B size. I
think the lack of readily available rims is somewhat driven by
In regards to the hub situation. upfront I know nothing of the bike biz
and how things are made or acquired with retailers and vendors.
What about Velocity hubs?
The ATB is a cartridge bearing design with steel freehub body in black.
Could they do silver for Riv ?
The Economy ATB is
Rims aren't an issue, fortunately (though certain models are delayed). Now
hubs, that's another question altogether!
On Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 9:36:22 AM UTC-7 Jay LePree wrote:
> HI all:
>
> Still waiting for final build on my Platypus. The delay is caused by a
> shortage of 650B rims
Do you really think Velocity will discontinue rim brake compatible rims?
On Friday, June 11, 2021 at 4:49:39 AM UTC-4 Nick Payne wrote:
> I recently sorted my unused rims, which had been thrown on hooks in
> various part of the garage, and was somewhat shocked to find how many 650b
> rims I
I recently sorted my unused rims, which had been thrown on hooks in various
part of the garage, and was somewhat shocked to find how many 650b rims I
had waiting to be built into wheels: four Velo-Orange Diagonale, two
Velocity A23, two A23 OC, two Synergy, two Grand Bois Papillon. Plus about
I'm usually not an alarmist, but I've been stockpiling parts since last
April. I hope to ride rim brakes and 8 speed friction until I can't ride
anymore, which I hope is 35-40 years from now. It was tough seeing all the
shimano and sunrace 8 speed cassettes with a 34t dry up or go for way too
