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[Closed] OT: Track / Fixie wheels - any suggestions where i can get a cheap pair?

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Hi,
I am looking for a cheap (< £60) pair of fixie 700c track wheels with 120mm rear hub spacing...
flip flop hub ideally...
ive seen a few on the bay for circa 70 quid plus post. just wondered if anyone has picked any up cheaper..

cheers
Ed


 
Posted : 01/02/2011 8:45 am
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FleaBay is the cheapest - unless you have access to components at less-than-trade prices. The Planet X hubs discounted to £15 are the cheapest out there, then add spokes, rims and build costs and you will be more than what you've seen.


 
Posted : 01/02/2011 9:00 am
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If you're anywhere near Manchester or Newport velodromes there's a For Sale board in there, people always selling bikes/frames/wheels etc.

You've just missed a Cycle Jumble at Manchester Velodrome, not sure when the next one is - it's about every 6 months or so.


 
Posted : 01/02/2011 9:11 am
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£90, so 50% more, but about the cheapest I've seen

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/WPWEIDP18/weinmann-dp18-fixed-free-road-wheelset


 
Posted : 01/02/2011 9:21 am
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A quick search on e-bay for track wheels on 'buy it now' shows a few cycle retailers such as Rutland and Graham Weigh.
Found these £60 plus postage (£7 or £8):
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/700c-FIXED-WHEELS-FRONT-REAR-FIXIE-WHEELS-BLACK-PAIR-/250685280814?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3a5e01d22e
Or these;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Track-Wheels-PAIR-Fixie-Courier-Double-Sided-700-/310288545141?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item483ea37575


 
Posted : 01/02/2011 9:55 am
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I've got an On-One track 120mm double fixed hub handbuilt (by a good wheelbuilder) to a Mavic Open Sport with DT Swiss double butted black spokes. It's mint - done about 20 dry miles and never seen a brake.
I was going to advertise it for £50 if you're interested? You could probably get a cheap front wheel to bring it in not too much over budget.


 
Posted : 01/02/2011 10:06 am
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I think you'll be struggling to find a decent pair for sixty quid,

Try

http://www.v-sprint.com/

you get a choice of colours for both hubs and rims, and also you can opt for radial fronts too.

Recommended.


 
Posted : 01/02/2011 10:20 am
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thanks guys, the v sprint wheels look sweet, but the ebay cheapies are the way to go for my winter project....
hopefully pic to follow!


 
Posted : 01/02/2011 1:36 pm

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