Aero Wheels???
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Riverbrady posted 1 year ago.
I'd put more into the frame. You'll be riding the bike for training, racing, spinning, whatever (I'm making the assumption that it's not just a race bike). You'll want something that's solid and reliable. Build from the ground up: frame/fork -> components -> wheels -> extras.
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JamieM posted 1 year ago.
Garneau's are supposed to be very nice frames, and a great value. You can find them new on e-bay now for around $400-$500. And I would go frame first then wheels. Riverbrady is right about that.
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deepbluex posted 1 year ago.
I built up a tri bike using the Leader Bike 735TT aluminum frame. It's very reasonably priced and nicely made. I am pretty happy with mine. I found them on sale on Ebay.
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Triguy98 posted 1 year ago.
Hed's Stingers are available in various rim depths. $595 for either the 50 or 60. Not bad at all.
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glbrum posted 1 year ago.
solidad;57681 wrote:
Has anyone used the Spynergy Stealth Aero Wheels (Carbon Deep V rim and fiber spokes)? I saw them on ebay for $699? Seems like a great price.I am going to build up a Tri bike over the winter and really want to get a good set of Aero wheels, but want to save money for the frame as well? With that said, would you put more (relatively speaking) into the frame or wheels assuming good fit? I saw an LG frameset on Tri-sport for only $899 which if I want to spend in the $2000 range leaves a lot for wheels. I'm also looking at the cervelo' frames as well ... I have all the other components...
You should try and get fit or alteast ride the bike you are going to buy, before you buy it. Online bike purchases can be scary if you haven't ridden it. Every bike company sizes their bikes differently. A 54 is not a 54 across the board if you know what I mean.
On the wheels aspect, The spinergy's are pretty nice. A buddy of mine rides them in training and racing and hasn't had any problems. I think he's been on them for 6-8 months now. For $1000, you can do some real damage, by that I mean you can get a real good set of wheels. You can get a new Renn disk for $450 and then I'm sure you can find an aero front for <$500. I think there was a HED Alps that just went up on ebay for $200. Keep your eyes open and don't rush into anything. You'll find some good deals.
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Anton posted 1 year ago.
My Spinergy's lasted me 1 season. Both rims developed cracks as did several spokes. I use them now to stretch my sew-ups.
I bought them second hand.
I now ride Bontrager XXX.
'nuff said.
I think a good frame is a better bet...wheels later.
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kona_expat posted 1 year ago.
Frameset/gruppo --> Fit --> Power Meter --> Race Wheels.
The PM makes you faster all the time; the race wheels, well, just a few times.
Has anyone used the Spynergy Stealth Aero Wheels (Carbon Deep V rim and fiber spokes)? I saw them on ebay for $699? Seems like a great price.
I am going to build up a Tri bike over the winter and really want to get a good set of Aero wheels, but want to save money for the frame as well? With that said, would you put more (relatively speaking) into the frame or wheels assuming good fit? I saw an LG frameset on Tri-sport for only $899 which if I want to spend in the $2000 range leaves a lot for wheels. I'm also looking at the cervelo' frames as well ... I have all the other components...