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I took styling ques from your build and had my Vigorelli dressed like this on my morning bank errand. Most accidents happen when you least expect so my approach to street riding has been to avoid being in a position to tempt fate. With that being said, Im running a backed wheel on stripped threads using industrial 2 part epoxy (jb weld). My thought is if it's strong enough to withstand the industrial applications which require more than what my legs can generate it should be safe... I'm planning to cut the spokes to reuse the rim when the time comes anyway and the old hub/cog and lock ring can go into the Metal recycling bin in one piece...
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skrtluv
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Really nice Vigorelli! Looks great with the steel fork. My rear Mavic*/Phil that I don’t use anymore has stripped threading on both sides. The cog was tight enough to ride without foot retention on one side, but I was over foot braking and going through tires quicker than when I skid. Idk what I’m looking for in a future wheelset. The silver Wabi set works fine for now. Ideally, some carbon 50mm/60mm clincher rims laced to high flange hubs hah. I’ve never had carbon wheels and with my track record of going through wheels.. maybe not a good idea.
sergioflorez
I have to be more alert and aware of my surroundings. I turned into a fairly empty street I use almost daily. The driver of the parked car opened her door on the left. I don’t even remember the impact. In all my years I have never been doored. I injured my right knee and shoulder this time. My only functioning bike is my main transportation. I should save for a car but I’ve been saying that on and off since forever. I put that wheel back on because I have to get the mavic checked. The rear was trued a few days ago.