Help me pick a set of track wheels for road use

I am in need of a new track wheelset with braking surface for use on the road with brakes. I want to spend between £100-150 and I already own a set of £60 Mach 1 Omegas on unbranded hubs, they are heavy and the bearings feel horrible even though I haven’t used them for more than 200 miles.

I’ve seen a couple of options in this price range that look heavy compared to road wheels but about on par for track wheels.

V-Sprint Mach 1 on Miche hubs £144
http://www.v-sprintwheels.com/pages/track-wheels-custom.html

Planet X AL30 on On One rims £119
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/WPPXAL30DTR/planet_x_al30_d_track_wheelset

Which are likely to be the better/smoother/faster wheelset? Are there any others in this price-range?

Are the Miche hubs better compared to the unbranded ones you get with £60 Mach 1s on eBay/etc?

(I’ve been through the wheels thread many times, but it doesn’t help with these questions)

Thanks,

Alex

Do you want me to help you? I'll be biased of course.

Please do and what would the difference be between Novatec and Miche?

China FTW

China FTW

Cheapest wheelset from China (assuming you mean Carbon) is about £250.

i have a set of these for sale, but they are gonna cost you more than 100-150 ;)

http://www.amclassic.com/en/products/road-wheels/420-aero-track

Hi mate. We used to build with Novatec which are good sealed bearing Hun. Sold over a 1000 sets with no returns. Miche are better and will run smoother. Also the tension you can build with is marginally better therefore you get a slightly better wheel set. Do a search under my name for stacks of questions and answers. Also you can use the lfgssprice code when you order for a forum price. Hope that helps you. Jim.

Cheapest wheelset from China (assuming you mean Carbon) is about £250.

Seriously??????

Hi mate. We used to build with Novatec which are good sealed bearing Hun. Sold over a 1000 sets with no returns. Miche are better and will run smoother. Also the tension you can build with is marginally better therefore you get a slightly better wheel set. Do a search under my name for stacks of questions and answers. Also you can use the lfgssprice code when you order for a forum price. Hope that helps you. Jim.

Thanks for the info Varno. I've taken a look at the custom wheel page. Is there a lighter build for this kind of price or is my best bet the Miche hubs with Mach1 rims and radial front pattern?

Spot on mate. You will have a great wheel set with that set up.

Hey Varno,

I ordered the black/black/Miche/Omega1 configuration and the set arrived - the hubs are super smooth, way better than the unbranded type. Couple of things let it down for me.

I tried emailing v sprint but didn't get any replies to my messages which was odd (v-sprint@live.co.uk)

I asked on the PayPal order for rim tape to be put on the wheels, but that didn't happen and I didn't get a message back about it. The stuff I had to go out and buy at £3.99 (Raleigh stretch over stuff) did not work because it moved slightly and I got a puncture. Just tried this on the front wheel, the rear is still untouched.

Also the website states - double sided - I thought this would be fixed/fixed, but the wheel is actually fixed/free.

Any ideas what I can do about the rim tape situation?

Alex

Hi mate. Didn't the rim tape question. We never supply with tape but we have some so email me and I'll send you a set.
Yes all the hubs are fixed and free.

I'm away until Thursday so send me your address and I'll get the tapes out to foc.