Reccomend an inexpensive wheelset to replace the ALEX DA-22's?

[chris c]

I am looking for a new set. How much do I have to spend to notice a big
difference from the Alex rims? The reason I want to replace them is cause I
want to use my old rear wheel for my trainer so I don't have to keep
switching the tires. (The trainer chews them up). So I will use the old
front as a spare. I know I have to buy another cassette also. The bike is
only worth $600. Thanks

 

[bfd]

You don't say what size you need, i.e., 700c (622mm), 27" (630mm),
etc., but contact Sheldon Brown he has wheelsets at a reasonable price:

http://harriscyclery.net/itemlist.cfm?category=254

 

[chris c]

700x25

"bfd" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> You don't say what size you need, i.e., 700c (622mm), 27" (630mm),
> etc., but contact Sheldon Brown he has wheelsets at a reasonable price:
>
> http://harriscyclery.net/itemlist.cfm?category=254
>

 

[Peter Cole]

chris c wrote:
> I am looking for a new set. How much do I have to spend to notice a big
> difference from the Alex rims? The reason I want to replace them is cause I
> want to use my old rear wheel for my trainer so I don't have to keep
> switching the tires. (The trainer chews them up). So I will use the old
> front as a spare. I know I have to buy another cassette also. The bike is
> only worth $600. Thanks
>
>

Nashbar has Sun CR-18 with Alivio hubs for $110/pr. They call them
"hybrid" wheels, but the CR-18 is a nice rim.

 

[bfd]

If you are using 700x25 tires, then you're using 700c (622mm) wheels.

As stated above, check out Sheldon's website or other mail order places
like Performance Bike.