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I got a Planet X wheelset off eBay recently. Novatec hubs, 30 or so mm alloy rims with brake track. Probably not particularly lightweight but I’m are the Mavics or Halos either?
I find the Mavics pretty shit considering what they sell for new. The bearing system is terrible requiring proprietary tools to work on and the axles get damaged pretty easy.
Novatec hubs should be findable for sub £50, there’s plenty Rigidas, Mavic Open Elites or even DT Swiss r460 would be under £80 a pair, that’d leave £70 for spokes and build which should be possible. Probably be as light as the Halos and hand built instead of machine.
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Great advice thanks. Would prefer to buy something built instead of faffing about though. But I guess I’d get something better (?).
I had the Mavic Ellipses a few years back. Loved them, but did have issues getting them off I.e. id loosen one side and the other would just spin (stuck on).
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Not coming from tons of track experience here but the best budget option i've tried (by far) were Kinlin XR22's on Zenith hubs built by Arkane. Much nicer than the OTP wheelsets i've tried including Mavic's. Most of my fixed riding is on the road but i have used my XR22 wheelset on the track and thought they were great.
Bit over your budget by AFAIK Borg22 are the same as Kinlin22 and you could probably specify a asymmetric disc rim on the back if it's not going to see a brake (same as my old setup below). No experience with Cycle Clinic builds though
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That’s a neat idea. I’ve not seen that website before either. Good to know there are some bespoke options not too much more than my budget. Food for thought. Thanks!
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Mavic Ellipse, Halo AeroTrack/Rage… what else?
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@bionicwheeler
I’m looking for a solid lightweight wheelset for sub-£200 either preowned or new. I need a brake track. Other than Mavic Ellipses or Halo’s, what are my options?