Beginner's wheelset wanted

quozl

Hi all,

I'm building my first road-bike and trying to do things fairly cheaply.

Anybody selling a reasonable 2nd-hand beginner's wheelset - suitable for a Shimano 10 speed tiagra cassette.

I'm not exactly sure what a reasonable beginner's wheelset is - based on reading this forum I'm thinking about saving up and getting new Fulcrum 5s next month. If I can get something cheaper 2nd hand then that'd be better and wouldn't involve waiting another month until I have enough for new Fulcrums

bcmf

If you are not a heavyweight I still have these. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=85251168

Great wheels. For a decent offer I will throw in a set of tyres and tubes as well.

quozl

Thanks bcmf.

That's a fair bit more than I want to spend 2nd hand though - being a beginner I doubt that I'd really notice the improvement over something like fulcrum 5s and a new set of those for similar money without any 2nd hand concerns seems easier.

I'm 75 Kg - I guess that's more of a middleweight

bcmf

They are rated to 95 kgs and am open to (not silly) offers

quozl

Thanks bcmf.

I wasn't kidding about the beginner bit so I'm trying to figure out what's a reasonable offer and if the servicing you think they need is a bit too scary compared to brand new ones

These are the rims?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=29089

Your wheels have better hubs (right?) but they're older and may need a replacement free-hub and bearings. I think a free-hub is a bolt-on job no harder than changing a cassette, yes? - I'm building a bike for the fun of it, so I don't mind a bit of hassle but I don't know anything about building wheels yet as I'm really only researching as I have to do things.

Would 100 euro sound reasonable and would you recommend these (+buying a freehub) over waiting and paying more for new Fulcrum 5s?

bcmf

Yeah they are the rims with better hubs.
100 is a bit low tbh.
What I was going to do if they didnt sell was get a new hub perhaps a pro lite hub but there are plenty to pick from on ebay and get them rebuilt whne the hub or freehub eventually goes.
FWIW my other set are Campag Khamsins and I upgraded the bearings and I love them. The Fulcrum 5's maybe the same or maybe better.

bcmf

quozl wrote: »

Your wheels have better hubs (right?) but they're older and may need a replacement free-hub and bearings. I think a free-hub is a bolt-on job no harder than changing a cassette, yes? - I'm building a bike for the fun of it, so I don't mind a bit of hassle but I don't know anything about building wheels yet as I'm really only researching as I have to do things.

I have the replacement rear bearings but think the replacement hub may have to come form Williams themselves stateside. I think its about $35.
Thats why I was gonna go for a new hub.
Spokes are still fine so most should be still useable.

mick.murphy

I have a pair of mavic askiums. Come with tyres and tubes. €100. shimano freehub. Thanks

quozl

sounds good :-) They got plenty of life left in them?

if so then I'll happily accept that offer. Thanks!

I'm in Dublin, where are you based?

mick.murphy

quozl wrote: »

sounds good :-) They got plenty of life left in them?

Yeah. I got them checked over in cycleways in April.

quozl

Great, you've got a deal. Thanks!

I work in Dublin 8 and live in Rathmines, you near either of those?

mick.murphy

quozl wrote: »

Great, you've got a deal. Thanks!

I work in Dublin 8 and live in Rathmines, you near either of those?

Sure im in dublin 8. haha. do you need any other bits to build your bike? handlebars, stem, seatpost or saddle?

quozl

Brilliant :-) wheels are the last bit that I need. I could meet you at lunch tomorrow if that suited. I'm on Thomas street, near James street junction.

quozl

Heya Mick, you around this week to sell the wheels?