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Old November 5th 03, 02:32 PM
Gabe
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I'm considering upgrading wheels on my x-country mtb. I'm 6' and weigh
180lbs. I've been looking at Cane Creek's Aeroheat wheels. I noticed a lot
of places are selling them for $225 for the set. It looks like they used to
retail for about $420. Any opinions on these wheels? Are they worth the
money and will they do okay for a 180 lb cross country rider?

thanks,
-gabe


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Old November 5th 03, 05:26 PM
Michael Dart
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"Gabe" wrote in message
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I'm considering upgrading wheels on my x-country mtb. I'm 6' and weigh
180lbs. I've been looking at Cane Creek's Aeroheat wheels. I noticed a

lot
of places are selling them for $225 for the set. It looks like they used

to
retail for about $420. Any opinions on these wheels? Are they worth the
money and will they do okay for a 180 lb cross country rider?


There is nothing better that good ole 3 cross laced wheel.

Mike


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Old November 5th 03, 07:16 PM
JD
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"Gabe" wrote in message ...
I'm considering upgrading wheels on my x-country mtb. I'm 6' and weigh
180lbs. I've been looking at Cane Creek's Aeroheat wheels. I noticed a lot
of places are selling them for $225 for the set. It looks like they used to
retail for about $420. Any opinions on these wheels? Are they worth the
money and will they do okay for a 180 lb cross country rider?


Those are junk, which is why they are desperate to get rid of them at
such a low cost. Have a reputable local wheelbuilder lace you up a
set.

JD
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Old November 5th 03, 10:27 PM
Jerry Everetts
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Gabe wrote:
I'm considering upgrading wheels on my x-country mtb. I'm 6' and weigh
180lbs. I've been looking at Cane Creek's Aeroheat wheels. I noticed a lot
of places are selling them for $225 for the set. It looks like they used to
retail for about $420. Any opinions on these wheels? Are they worth the
money and will they do okay for a 180 lb cross country rider?

thanks,
-gabe


I have Sun Rhyno-Lite and they seem to be pretty tough rims, won't win
any point if you are a gram-cruncher though.

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Old November 6th 03, 01:03 AM
Mojo Deluxe
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"Michael Dart" wrote in message
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"Gabe" wrote in message
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I'm considering upgrading wheels on my x-country mtb. I'm 6' and weigh
180lbs. I've been looking at Cane Creek's Aeroheat wheels. I noticed a

lot
of places are selling them for $225 for the set. It looks like they

used
to
retail for about $420. Any opinions on these wheels? Are they worth

the
money and will they do okay for a 180 lb cross country rider?


There is nothing better that good ole 3 cross laced wheel.

Plus they can be repaired at any bike shop.

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Old November 6th 03, 01:56 AM
Michael Dart
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"Mojo Deluxe" wrote in message
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"Michael Dart" wrote in message
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"Gabe" wrote in message
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I'm considering upgrading wheels on my x-country mtb. I'm 6' and

weigh
180lbs. I've been looking at Cane Creek's Aeroheat wheels. I noticed

a
lot
of places are selling them for $225 for the set. It looks like they

used
to
retail for about $420. Any opinions on these wheels? Are they worth

the
money and will they do okay for a 180 lb cross country rider?


There is nothing better that good ole 3 cross laced wheel.

Plus they can be repaired at any bike shop.


Or DIY if you learn the black art of wheelbuilding.

Mike


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Old November 6th 03, 02:40 AM
Mojo Deluxe
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"Michael Dart" wrote in message
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"Mojo Deluxe" wrote in message
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"Michael Dart" wrote in message
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"Gabe" wrote in message
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I'm considering upgrading wheels on my x-country mtb. I'm 6' and

weigh
180lbs. I've been looking at Cane Creek's Aeroheat wheels. I

noticed
a
lot
of places are selling them for $225 for the set. It looks like they

used
to
retail for about $420. Any opinions on these wheels? Are they

worth
the
money and will they do okay for a 180 lb cross country rider?


There is nothing better that good ole 3 cross laced wheel.

Plus they can be repaired at any bike shop.


Or DIY if you learn the black art of wheelbuilding.

That's the one thing I have not tackled yet.

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Old November 6th 03, 02:59 AM
Michael Dart
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"Mojo Deluxe" wrote in message
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"Michael Dart" wrote in message
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"Mojo Deluxe" wrote in message
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"Michael Dart" wrote in message
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"Gabe" wrote in message
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I'm considering upgrading wheels on my x-country mtb. I'm 6' and

weigh
180lbs. I've been looking at Cane Creek's Aeroheat wheels. I

noticed
a
lot
of places are selling them for $225 for the set. It looks like

they
used
to
retail for about $420. Any opinions on these wheels? Are they

worth
the
money and will they do okay for a 180 lb cross country rider?


There is nothing better that good ole 3 cross laced wheel.

Plus they can be repaired at any bike shop.


Or DIY if you learn the black art of wheelbuilding.

That's the one thing I have not tackled yet.


At the risk of getting in trouble with the Memphis PD...go for it! It's not
hard.

Mike


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Old November 6th 03, 03:32 AM
Mojo Deluxe
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"Michael Dart" wrote in message
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"Mojo Deluxe" wrote in message
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"Michael Dart" wrote in message
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"Mojo Deluxe" wrote in message
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"Michael Dart" wrote in message
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"Gabe" wrote in message
...
I'm considering upgrading wheels on my x-country mtb. I'm 6'

and
weigh
180lbs. I've been looking at Cane Creek's Aeroheat wheels. I

noticed
a
lot
of places are selling them for $225 for the set. It looks like

they
used
to
retail for about $420. Any opinions on these wheels? Are they

worth
the
money and will they do okay for a 180 lb cross country rider?


There is nothing better that good ole 3 cross laced wheel.

Plus they can be repaired at any bike shop.


Or DIY if you learn the black art of wheelbuilding.

That's the one thing I have not tackled yet.


At the risk of getting in trouble with the Memphis PD...go for it! It's

not
hard.

I promise when I do, I won't be in Memphis. For now, I'm not in any danger
of breaking any spokes, as my almost complete bike sits safely in the repair
stand.

 




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