Help me choose from these 4 wheelsets?

Planet-x had some very well priced wheels, but have sold out at the moment. I'd be tempted to wait untill they get into their new digs, and see what they had then.

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Tokyo Fixed & Planet-X's 'Ambrosio Fixed' wheelsets are not the same thing though.

Tokyo Fixed & Planet-X's 'Ambrosio Fixed' wheelsets are not the same thing though.

I was'nt actually thinking of them specifically. Just that PX had some great deals on, while clearing the old wharehouse.

I was posting in relation to catfood's later link.

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What about the Miche Xpress wheelset?

http://www.velodromeshop.org.uk/index.php?p=product&id=446

thanks for all your help folks - pkenty to chew on here, not slamming down the amex quite just yet, just want to do a quick lbs tour to see if any baaarjaaans are to be had.

IMO the best value you'll get is whatever hubs PX have on sale - usually their own-brand ones - normally at £30 a pair. Plus ACI double-butted spokes from Cyclebasket or Outspoken - about £13 for 64, albeit exc. P&P. So, £19. And then a decent sub-£20 rim like the Rigida Flyer, £14 each from Parker. Maybe stretch to Open Sport for few quid more if you fancy treating yourself.

Hubs - £30
Spokes - £19
Rims - £28
Rimtape - £3

= £80

and then get someone good to build them for beer. Or £30 from Arup. The spokes, rims and build (I assume they're machine built) will be much better than those ones from TFG. It might require a bit of faffing around but I think it would be worth it.

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nice n honest

hmmm, good point about the clearance - havn't got the frame yet (in the post) so not got an answer. these look like a good deal - not that any fucker has them in stock

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/WPAMFG/ambrosio-fixed-gear-wheelset

velodrome shop?

and then get someone good to build them for beer. Or £30 from Arup. The spokes, rims and build (I assume they're machine built) will be much better than those ones from TFG. It might require a bit of faffing around but I think it would be worth it.

The TFG set claim to be hand built, though I know Arup has a good reputation :)

I'm trying to decide what's best. I have a set of wheels off a Charge Plug Freestyler that I'm considering having rebuilt with DB spokes, keeping the rims/hubs. Is this worth doing? The wheels are 18 months old, the rear started popping spokes last year so, after replacing 4 or 5 in close succession, it's been in retirement for a while.

http://www.velodromeshop.org.uk/index.php?p=catalog&parent=13&pg=1

loads here. any word on those navigators?

The TFG set claim to be hand built, though I know Arup has a good reputation :)

I'm trying to decide what's best. I have a set of wheels off a Charge Plug Freestyler that I'm considering having rebuilt with DB spokes, keeping the rims/hubs. Is this worth doing? The wheels are 18 months old, the rear started popping spokes last year so, after replacing 4 or 5 in close succession, it's been in retirement for a while.

Yeah, I saw they were listed as handbuilt afterwards, hence the edit.

Quite often, once one spoke goes, they all start going. The hubs will be absolutely fine (unless the bearings are shot) - I think they're usually Formula hubs on Plugs, aren't they? Things might be improved a bit with a lighter pair of rims but even a straight rebuild of the originals with good quality DB spokes would give them a new lease of life. Definitely worth doing IMO.

catfood, what colour are you going for and would you prefer deep rims or shallow rims?

black or silver - not important really - going for a light(ish) build. i have 50mm deepies on my Dronfield, and whilst they may look like the millennium falcon, they weigh about the same, so shallow seems the way forward.

black or silver - not important really - going for a light(ish) build. i have 50mm deepies on my Dronfield, and whilst they may look like the millennium falcon, they weigh about the same, so shallow seems the way forward.

Shallow should be more comfortable too.

tbh, smallfurry has kindly been leading me by the hand through the murky waters of wheel choosing via PM, and you should all name your first born man-child after him/her.

tho all help is appreciated!

and whilst they may look like the millennium falcon, they weigh about the same, so shallow seems the way forward.

fucking lol.

I'll have a look around.
I've put these on my bike and my housemates bike and have been pretty impressed
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/700c-(622)-wheelset-36h-mavic-open-sport-rims-with-sjsc-fixed-hubs-in-silver-prod18873/

cheers fella.

/all suggestions being bookmarked - im going to let the cat choose which one i got for later. she's canny that way.

tbh, smallfurry has kindly been leading me by the hand through the murky waters of wheel choosing via PM, and you should all name your first born man-child after him/her.

tho all help is appreciated!

Busted for grooming again :(

Yeah, I saw they were listed as handbuilt afterwards, hence the edit.

Quite often, once one spoke goes, they all start going. The hubs will be absolutely fine (unless the bearings are shot) - I think they're usually Formula hubs on Plugs, aren't they? Things might be improved a bit with a lighter pair of rims but even a straight rebuild of the originals with good quality DB spokes would give them a new lease of life. Definitely worth doing IMO.

Ah, my bad :)

Yeah, They're basically the Dish wheelset, but I'm pretty sure the rims are different. I'm trying to decide if it's worth spending the extra on a wheel set as a pose to rebuilding these. I'm waiting to see if the plug F&F sells along with a few other things, and see how much cash I have after other parts are bought...

I was looking at maybe Mavic Open Sport's, or perhaps Rigida Sputniks... Am I correct in saying Sputniks are pretty sturdy (though heavy)?

fucking lol.

I'll have a look around.
I've put these on my bike and my housemates bike and have been pretty impressed
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/700c-(622)-wheelset-36h-mavic-open-sport-rims-with-sjsc-fixed-hubs-in-silver-prod18873/

Those hubs look to be the same as the On-One HF track hubs. I have pretty much the same thing, those with Open Sports. It's a respectably light combo and if they're built well they feel amazing. Good that they've used DT spokes on there as well, that's a solid set of wheels.

Yeah, they're just the same old Formula/ On One/ BLB/ etc hubs. Love them, cheap and running smooth after a year of abuse.

I was looking at maybe Mavic Open Sport's, or perhaps Rigida Sputniks... Am I correct in saying Sputniks are pretty sturdy (though heavy)?

Sputniks weigh about half as much again as Open Sports, but they're touring-width rims - minimum 28C tyres. Very strong though, yes. If you're looking for a narrower box section rim the Rigida Chrina is not at all bad, still a bit heavier than an Open Sport but cheaper - £15.50 each from Parker.

Yeah, they're just the same old Formula/ On One/ BLB/ etc hubs. Love them, cheap and running smooth after a year of abuse.

Formula/BLB/Zenith/Ambrosio/System-X have symmetrical cutouts in the flanges, and solid axles - these have cutouts that look like they're "rotating", if you see what I mean, and hollow axles. Not a great deal to choose between them in terms of quality though - like yours, mine have been 100% reliable.