Yoda Bob
Member
I am shopping for wheels for a planned GEBE build. I've spent hours reading older posts and have learned a lot. There's a wealth of useful info to be found, just not all in one place. Thought it might be a good idea to start a new thread for the benefit of myself and others.
Armed with newfound knowledge and the advice of savvy MBc members, I'm thinking about hitting the order button. Before doing so, I'd appreciate a final sanity check from those in the know.
First off, priorities specific to my build:
- 26" wheels wide enough for 1.5-1.9" tires
- Rear hub threaded for 7-sp cassette freehub (Shimano STX)
- Cantilever brakes front and rear
- Affordability (price unfortunately an over-riding concern)
Second, things I've so-far learned on this forum:
- 12-gauge (or thicker) stainless-steel spokes ('cause thinner spokes often break!)
- Double-wall, alloy wheels (superior weight, strength, and braking performance)
I've looked online at quite a few wheel sets and have narrowed the field to a list of one. For others, I include a list of final contenders (which might make sense for your application):
- GEBE's Eagle/Velocity wheels: Triple V 6000 Series aluminum rims, 36 x .105GA SS spokes (rear) and 36 x 14GA spokes (front). About $200/pair (shipped) - GEBE's website
- Wheel Master Black Alloy Cruisers: Unspecified brand, apparently double-walled alloy rims, 36 x 12GA SS spokes (front and rear). About $100/pair (shipped) - Amazon.com
- Wheel Master 26 x 2.125 Steel Wheels: Steel import rims, 36 x 12GA (SS?) spokes (front and rear). About $60 (shipped) - Amazon.com
I can't afford the GEBE's, but think I can do better than steel. Have decided on the Black Alloy Cruisers, and am hoping to get feedback from others to help avoid wasting my hard-won cash. So, whaddaya think?
- Is anyone running these wheels?
- Have I missed a better value elsewhere?
- Should I save longer and buy better quality?
- See any reason why the wheels I've chosen won't fit my application?
Please chime in to help end my agonizing!
Thanks!
Yoda
Armed with newfound knowledge and the advice of savvy MBc members, I'm thinking about hitting the order button. Before doing so, I'd appreciate a final sanity check from those in the know.
First off, priorities specific to my build:
- 26" wheels wide enough for 1.5-1.9" tires
- Rear hub threaded for 7-sp cassette freehub (Shimano STX)
- Cantilever brakes front and rear
- Affordability (price unfortunately an over-riding concern)
Second, things I've so-far learned on this forum:
- 12-gauge (or thicker) stainless-steel spokes ('cause thinner spokes often break!)
- Double-wall, alloy wheels (superior weight, strength, and braking performance)
I've looked online at quite a few wheel sets and have narrowed the field to a list of one. For others, I include a list of final contenders (which might make sense for your application):
- GEBE's Eagle/Velocity wheels: Triple V 6000 Series aluminum rims, 36 x .105GA SS spokes (rear) and 36 x 14GA spokes (front). About $200/pair (shipped) - GEBE's website
- Wheel Master Black Alloy Cruisers: Unspecified brand, apparently double-walled alloy rims, 36 x 12GA SS spokes (front and rear). About $100/pair (shipped) - Amazon.com
- Wheel Master 26 x 2.125 Steel Wheels: Steel import rims, 36 x 12GA (SS?) spokes (front and rear). About $60 (shipped) - Amazon.com
I can't afford the GEBE's, but think I can do better than steel. Have decided on the Black Alloy Cruisers, and am hoping to get feedback from others to help avoid wasting my hard-won cash. So, whaddaya think?
- Is anyone running these wheels?
- Have I missed a better value elsewhere?
- Should I save longer and buy better quality?
- See any reason why the wheels I've chosen won't fit my application?
Please chime in to help end my agonizing!
Thanks!
Yoda
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