MAG MTB Wheels?
cpk1
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Hi i just wondered what the general view is on mag MTB wheels as im due a new set on my commuter bike. Are they any good for commute? Also i have heard about the windmill effect you get with these wheels are they any good is so are there any good cheap ones to look for? thanks
Trail bike: Kona Coiler 06, Rockshox domain 318is, juicy 7s, sun rims s-type.
Commute bike: Dawes Watoga.
Commute bike: Dawes Watoga.
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If you mean this sort of thing
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Then I would avoid them like Rhyl.
Utter garbage is not even close to how bad they are
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I have a Spin, 3 spoke carbon wheel on the front of my hardtail, unfortunately they went out of business about 15 years ago... :oops:
I wouldn't bother with them now, I just liked them at the time and picked one of for a decent price in the US.XC: Giant Anthem X
Fun: Yeti SB66
Road: Litespeed C1, Cannondale Supersix Evo, Cervelo R5
Trainer: Bianchi via Nirone
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Why did they never catch on? I remember them on BMX bikes as a kid, and they seemed to be completely bulletproof.0
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Put them in the freezer to straighten them...
XC: Giant Anthem X
Fun: Yeti SB66
Road: Litespeed C1, Cannondale Supersix Evo, Cervelo R5
Trainer: Bianchi via Nirone
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They are cool as f*ck regardless of how they perform!You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.0 -
Always been a big fan of the old Skyways:
You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
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Sky what now?
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skyways looks good
So, so far opioins are pretty mixed, i remember lookin at them in the shop probly about 15 years ago but couldnt afford a set as i think the price was sky high and i was only about 15.Trail bike: Kona Coiler 06, Rockshox domain 318is, juicy 7s, sun rims s-type.
Commute bike: Dawes Watoga.0 -
Yip the old Skyway tuff 2's were the dogs doodars
on my old Bmx back in the 80's0 -
There's a BMX in that photo?
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Carbon spin trispokes, Yes.
Those crappy alloy ones like in OP's pic, No.And now you know, and knowing is half the battle
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i have a bike in the shop with yellow 5 spoke grimeca aluminium ones........
they wiegh an absolute ton! 0 -
bobs bikes wrote:i have a bike in the shop with yellow 5 spoke grimeca aluminium ones........
they wiegh an absolute ton!
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i have a bike in the shop with yellow 5 spoke grimeca aluminium ones........
they weigh an absolute ton!
Hi, Bob's Bikes, i don't suppose you have a spare, 5 spoke grimeca wheel, for sale? I bought one from ebay, a couple of years ago & cant find another one any were! I live in Hull too!0 -
I doubt Bob is still reading this four years later. Let it RIP.i have a bike in the shop with yellow 5 spoke grimeca aluminium ones........
they weigh an absolute ton!
Hi, Bob's Bikes, i don't suppose you have a spare, 5 spoke grimeca wheel, for sale? I bought one from ebay, a couple of years ago & cant find another one any were! I live in Hull too!I don't do smileys.
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These must be better as they are 'lightweight'....well 3.26Kg the pair!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/26-White-6-Leaf-Magnesium-Alloy-Lightweight-Bike-Cycle-Bicycle-Wheel-Set-2-Qty/351013385413?hlpht=true&ops=true&viphx=1&_trksid=p2050601.c100103.m2451&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150422114059%26meid%3Deff770867bba4ecc8133f7fe300f558f%26pid%3D100103%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D351013385413%26clkid%3D579047716593810404&_qi=RTM2065544Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
