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Velocity Glider Touring Wheelset
Number of Reviews:   1
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If you are looking for a strong, well built wheel set for your touring, day touring, hybrid or cyclocross bike that will go the distance and take all the punishment that you can dish out, without breaking the bank, then look no further. Hand built by Velocity’s knowledgable, experienced wheelbuilders with an extra stout Velocity, 26.5mm wide, 6000 series, twin hollow aluminum rim laced to a quality, alloy hub with 36, 14 gauge, Wheelsmith stainless steel spokes in a 3x pattern. 8/9 speed Shimano cassette compatible. 132.5mm rear axle spacing to fit both 130 and 135mm spaced frames. Front spacing is standard 100mm. Skewers are included. Drilled for schrader valves.


Submitted by Tom - 5/20/2006 7:41:14 PM
Pros: Low cost 8/9 speed compatible Nice wide rim 36 spokes
Cons: Not the greatest hub in the world, but seemingly serviceable.
Time Used: Less Than A Month
Comments: After about a month and 500 miles I have broken 11 spokes in the rear and 1 in the front. Supposedly made with Wheelsmith spokes. If they are, I'll stick with DTs!! When I received the wheels they seemed well built - true and round. For the price I'll keep replacing the spokes - the wheels cost less than Icould have bought components for.
Rating: 2
Recommendation: No I would not recommend it to a friend



 



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