Gipiemme Pista Braking Surface?

Posted on Mon 11th, September 2017

• #1

Joni_Doe

I've been looking at the Gipiemme Pista wheeler as I've heard good things about them being tough.

This one: https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/WPGIPIFI/gipiemme-pista-fixed-700c-clincher-wheelset

My one question is does it have a braking surface/can I run a brake on the front. My instinct is no, but I'd love to be corrected.
• #2

campervangogh

damn they look heavy, but they can be run with brakes...but they'll be squeally till the ano/paint wears
• #3

Scilly.Suffolk

32h laced radially isn't something I'd associate with being tough.

But yeah there is a MSW.
• #4

Joni_Doe

Cheers for the advice!
• #5

hippy

These seem cheap and cheerful.

Anything else worth looking at in this cheap singlespeed commuter price bracket? Partner's Langster rear wheel bearings are pretty fucked and it's probably cheaper to buy a new wheel than find replacement cups or swap the hub out.

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