Single speed wheelset
father_jack
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Are these wheels any good? (and for the price)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/S-S-C-Premium-Full-Spec-Flip-Flop-Fixed-Track-Wheelset-Double-Eyelet-Rims-/281426319179?var=&hash=item8725e19da5
Will be using on the road, not indoors.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/S-S-C-Premium-Full-Spec-Flip-Flop-Fixed-Track-Wheelset-Double-Eyelet-Rims-/281426319179?var=&hash=item8725e19da5
Will be using on the road, not indoors.
Say... That's a nice bike..
Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)
Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)
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For the money, I don't think you can go wrong with these, which use better hubs, and are handbuilt:
http://v-sprint.com/product/carbon-alloy-wheels/track-wheels/custom-hand-built-miche-track-wheels/
Lots of choice on rims too, and you can use 'lfgssprice' as a discount code to take £10 off the price. The guys on LFGSS all seem to rate them.....1938 Hobbs Tandem
1956 Carlton Flyer Path/Track
1960 Mercian Superlight Track
1974 Pete Luxton Path/Track*
1980 Harry Hall
1986 Dawes Galaxy
1988 Jack Taylor Tourer
1988 Pearson
1989 Condor
1993 Dawes Hybrid
2016 Ridley Helium SL
*Currently on this0 -
For the money, I don't think you can go wrong with these, which use better hubs, and are handbuilt:
http://v-sprint.com/product/carbon-alloy-wheels/track-wheels/custom-hand-built-miche-track-wheels/
Lots of choice on rims too, and you can use 'lfgssprice' as a discount code to take £10 off the price. The guys on LFGSS all seem to rate them.....
doesnt Jessica Varnish dad that makes those?Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
For the money, I don't think you can go wrong with these, which use better hubs, and are handbuilt:
http://v-sprint.com/product/carbon-alloy-wheels/track-wheels/custom-hand-built-miche-track-wheels/
Lots of choice on rims too, and you can use 'lfgssprice' as a discount code to take £10 off the price. The guys on LFGSS all seem to rate them.....
doesnt Jessica Varnish dad that makes those?
Correct - they're made by Jim Varnish.1938 Hobbs Tandem
1956 Carlton Flyer Path/Track
1960 Mercian Superlight Track
1974 Pete Luxton Path/Track*
1980 Harry Hall
1986 Dawes Galaxy
1988 Jack Taylor Tourer
1988 Pearson
1989 Condor
1993 Dawes Hybrid
2016 Ridley Helium SL
*Currently on this0 -
+1 for V-Sprint / Varno / Jim Varnish wheels
I've had a pair and they've been great
Full LFGSS thread here
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/213086/0 -
For the money, I don't think you can go wrong with these, which use better hubs, and are handbuilt:
http://v-sprint.com/product/carbon-alloy-wheels/track-wheels/custom-hand-built-miche-track-wheels/
Lots of choice on rims too, and you can use 'lfgssprice' as a discount code to take £10 off the price. The guys on LFGSS all seem to rate them.....
doesnt Jessica Varnish dad that makes those?
Correct - they're made by Jim Varnish.
He's branching out from applying finishes to sports hall floors?!0 -
Little bit vague on those v-sprint wheels and no pictures.Say... That's a nice bike..
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How do you mean?Little bit vague on those v-sprint wheels and no pictures.
You got the website, which includes pics
http://v-sprint.com/product/carbon-alloy-wheels/track-wheels/custom-hand-built-miche-track-wheels/
And a 28 page long thread that contains a bunch of pics and testimonials from people on forum that's fairly unforgiving of poor service
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/213086/0 -
"Double section aluminium alloy – 700c x 18c – 23c"
Does that mean tyre compatibility? Can't fit 25 or 28mm tyres?Say... That's a nice bike..
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"Double section aluminium alloy – 700c x 18c – 23c"
Does that mean tyre compatibility? Can't fit 25 or 28mm tyres?
I think it's a typo - should be 18-28 tyre width. Rim specifications here:
http://www.mach1.fr/en/rims/omega-451938 Hobbs Tandem
1956 Carlton Flyer Path/Track
1960 Mercian Superlight Track
1974 Pete Luxton Path/Track*
1980 Harry Hall
1986 Dawes Galaxy
1988 Jack Taylor Tourer
1988 Pearson
1989 Condor
1993 Dawes Hybrid
2016 Ridley Helium SL
*Currently on this0 -
What is the 30mm machined rim, compared to mach 1 21mm?Say... That's a nice bike..
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I ran 25's and 28's on the 30mm (Weinmann DP18) rims with no problems.
The Mach1s will be fine, spec says 18-28
And picking 21mm vs 30mm is the depth of the rim rather than anything to do with what tyre it'll take. It's mostly your preference - do you prefer the deeper section look?
If you're riding on the road then you want a machined brake track.
21mm Mach1
http://www.mach1.fr/en/rims/omega-45
30mm DP18
http://www.weinmanntek.com/Products/RACE/DP18.htm
40mm Pegasus
http://www.weinmanntek.com/Products/RACE/PEGASUS.htm0 -
For the money, I don't think you can go wrong with these, which use better hubs, and are handbuilt:
http://v-sprint.com/product/carbon-alloy-wheels/track-wheels/custom-hand-built-miche-track-wheels/
Lots of choice on rims too, and you can use 'lfgssprice' as a discount code to take £10 off the price. The guys on LFGSS all seem to rate them.....
I have a set of them. Nice and light, they are noticeably quicker than my old wheel set and pretty light to boot.
Oh yea dam strong. Well worth the moneyThe doctor said I needed to start drinking more whiskey. Also, I’m calling myself ‘the doctor’ now0 -
I've gone for the mach 1 rims.
Asked if they can fit a fixed/fixed hub, rather than fixed/freehwheel, since most freewheels are crap, and the good ones are expensive (and having freewheel might as well ride the roadie/touring) fixed is much cheaper, so with going from 23 with 15T to 28mm tyres I may want to fit 16T opposite side as 28mm means bit higher gearing.Say... That's a nice bike..
Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)0 -
I've gone for the mach 1 rims.
Asked if they can fit a fixed/fixed hub, rather than fixed/freehwheel, since most freewheels are crap, and the good ones are expensive (and having freewheel might as well ride the roadie/touring) fixed is much cheaper, so with going from 23 with 15T to 28mm tyres I may want to fit 16T opposite side as 28mm means bit higher gearing.
They come with a 16tooth ring fitted. I changed this and stuck a Halo Clickster freewheel (16t) bit heavier as I never got the hang of being fixed.The doctor said I needed to start drinking more whiskey. Also, I’m calling myself ‘the doctor’ now0 -
Done 500 miles on fixed, I've gotten used to it.
I've left the freewheel on so it keeps the threads clean.Say... That's a nice bike..
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[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19754233#p19754233]woodyonthebeach[/url] wrote:I've gone for the mach 1 rims.
Asked if they can fit a fixed/fixed hub, rather than fixed/freehwheel, since most freewheels are crap, and the good ones are expensive (and having freewheel might as well ride the roadie/touring) fixed is much cheaper, so with going from 23 with 15T to 28mm tyres I may want to fit 16T opposite side as 28mm means bit higher gearing.
They come with a 16tooth ring fitted. I changed this and stuck a Halo Clickster freewheel (16t) bit heavier as I never got the hang of being fixed.
Love the Halo Clickster freewheelModa Prima 2013
Giant Defy Advanced 1 2014
Rose Pro DX Cross-3000 'MB' - STOLEN
Langster SF 20150 -
wheels arrived, but it arrived with (I think 1/8" sprocket) email request to fit a 3/32", and to use a fixed/fixed hub was ignored.Say... That's a nice bike..
Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)0 -
Which hub did you order? I thought the miche ones were flip flop hubs so you can put a sprocket or freewheel on each side.wheels arrived, but it arrived with (I think 1/8" sprocket) email request to fit a 3/32", and to use a fixed/fixed hub was ignored.0 -
Which hub did you order? I thought the miche ones were flip flop hubs so you can put a sprocket or freewheel on each side.wheels arrived, but it arrived with (I think 1/8" sprocket) email request to fit a 3/32", and to use a fixed/fixed hub was ignored.
Miche.
Considering the price of (decent) freewheels, dual sided fixed would be ideal. The Miche has one side fixed, other side freewheel.
As for 1/8" sprocket, I assume not a good idea to use that with my 3/32 chain?Say... That's a nice bike..
Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)0 -
Er aren't all track sprockets 1/8 and yes a 32 chain will be fine.Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
Er aren't all track sprockets 1/8 and yes a 32 chain will be fine.
nope
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/SKOOCHRTC332/on-one-cnc-chromoly-screw-on-track-cog-3-32inSay... That's a nice bike..
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Hmm, drop him an email, or use the lfgss thread. I assume on the sprocket as he tends to build wheels for track then maybe doesn't stock the smaller cogs. Easiest solution would be get a 1/8 chain, as that'll work fine on the 3/32 chainring. Not what boff said though, a 3/32 chain wont fit a 1/8 cog
Which hub did you order? I thought the miche ones were flip flop hubs so you can put a sprocket or freewheel on each side.wheels arrived, but it arrived with (I think 1/8" sprocket) email request to fit a 3/32", and to use a fixed/fixed hub was ignored.
Miche.
Considering the price of (decent) freewheels, dual sided fixed would be ideal. The Miche has one side fixed, other side freewheel.0 -
pah my ring they dont, it just makes a bit more noise and by a bit i mean nothing you can hear over traffic or heavy breathing which you should be doing ALL the time. :twisted:Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
although the miche 1/8th chain is about £10 and last forever mines been going strong for 5+ years although it has now developed a lovely orange jacket 8)Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
Big chain on small chainring rattles a bit but is fine.pah my ring they dont, it just makes a bit more noise and by a bit i mean nothing you can hear over traffic or heavy breathing which you should be doing ALL the time. :twisted:
But small chain on big chainring doesn't work...0 -
yeah just tried the 1/8" sprocket on the bike, doesn't slot into the chain.Say... That's a nice bike..
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Thanks chaps...still goiing strong with these wheels...www.v-sprint.com. aleways happy to help.
Jim..... V-SPRINT.For the money, I don't think you can go wrong with these, which use better hubs, and are handbuilt:
http://v-sprint.com/product/carbon-alloy-wheels/track-wheels/custom-hand-built-miche-track-wheels/
Lots of choice on rims too, and you can use 'lfgssprice' as a discount code to take £10 off the price. The guys on LFGSS all seem to rate them.....0 -
Thanks chaps...still goiing strong with these wheels...www.v-sprint.com. aleways happy to help.
Jim..... V-SPRINT.For the money, I don't think you can go wrong with these, which use better hubs, and are handbuilt:
http://v-sprint.com/product/carbon-alloy-wheels/track-wheels/custom-hand-built-miche-track-wheels/
Lots of choice on rims too, and you can use 'lfgssprice' as a discount code to take £10 off the price. The guys on LFGSS all seem to rate them.....
Santa brought me some a pair of these. Have done about 300km on them, rolling very sweetly.0 -
Good news mate....Thanks chaps...still going strong with these wheels...www.v-sprint.com. always happy to help.
Jim..... V-SPRINT.For the money, I don't think you can go wrong with these, which use better hubs, and are handbuilt:
http://v-sprint.com/product/carbon-alloy-wheels/track-wheels/custom-hand-built-miche-track-wheels/
Lots of choice on rims too, and you can use 'lfgssprice' as a discount code to take £10 off the price. The guys on LFGSS all seem to rate them.....
Santa brought me some a pair of these. Have done about 300km on them, rolling very sweetly.0
