They are probably fine. If there are any issues you can likely fix them and worst case, you’re not out a lot of money. A possible course of action is to go to a good bike shop – they could set you up with some really inexpensive wheels and provide some service. Depends how good your lbs is though….
Careful-One5190 on
There’s nothing bad about them at all. I have had nothing but good experiences with Wheel Master prebuilt wheels.
Just realize they aren’t high end. Typically they use straight-gauge spokes instead of DB, and the hubs are inexpensive (but functional). And just like with any machine-built wheel, it’s a good idea to take them to an experienced wheelbuilder and have them check trueness and spoke tension by hand. My “wheel guy” charges $45 for a pair, which I factor into the cost.
drakche on
Nothing wrong. But for that price you can find a set of shimano RS100s which are good enough.
dedolent on
my main problem with them is that they are only about 75% “built” when you get them. as an experienced wheel builder, i have to spend 20-30 minutes correcting the tension on the spokes, oiling the nipples, and adjusting the hub bearings so that they are any good and last. unfortunately this is time i’m not usually paid for, and that’s why when you get them at other shops i wouldn’t expect any of these things to be done.
SunshineInDetroit on
They’re not bad. About the same price for a base level replacement budget wheelset from a bikeshop if they had to order from a distributor.
Mihsan on
They are absolutely fine for a cassual/commute biking. Mine were about 50$ for 2 wheels (local price, not US).
Invasive-farmer on
I guess it depends on how cheap bad wheels are.
If you try them update us! I need to know! Me need cheap wheels too.
ScreenRay on
From my experience, used a lot of them during Highschool. They can easily bent.
Specially on Bumps or Humps. They also cant handle that much weight.. But that’s mine.
i mean there are some cheaper wheelset that are a bit stronger in material.
ScreenRay on
From my experience, used a lot of them during Highschool. They can easily bent.
Specially on Bumps or Humps. They also cant handle that much weight.. But that’s mine.
i mean there are some cheaper wheelset that are a bit stronger in material.
Maipmc on
That’s not cheap. I got a pair for 80 a while ago and those were the best wheels i ever got.
NoFly3972 on
I’ve run cheap wheels just fine, might have to keep an eye on spoke tension.
And buy a wheel with high spoke count like 36, wouldn’t want to buy a “lightweight” low spoke count cheap wheel.
flex194 on
OK as long as you don’t right rough roads and know how to change a spoke.
1PennyHardaway on
I got the shimano rs100 and it’s very durable. Some say it’s bomb proof.
MrMister2905 on
Velomine is the gold standard for budget wheels that are machine built. Bicycle wheel warehouse also has builds, hand built. Wabis wheels are machine built, but hand tensioned. If you step up to $300 plus, the world becomes your oyster.
I got a hand built and tensioned (not machine built as 99% of wheels are), 17mm inner width 470 gram rim, butted spokes, and house branded novatec hubs for $245 shipped. Should weigh approx 1800 grams for the set.
These are fine, but correct me if I’m wrong, are loose bearing? That is ok, but requires more maintenance and adjustments to run smoothly. They’re also heavy AF.
redfoxiii on
Cheap wheels are fine, just less durable and heavier.
I will note that I am a huge advocate for wheels – hubs in particular – being the best part of a build to put money into… so if you have an option of not cheaping out there, I would take it.
duckemaster on
I would never recommend single wall rims to someone, unless budget is their only priority. Even then, you can probably find a double wall for $5-10 more. If properly set up out the box, the double wall will be significantly more reliable.
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They are probably fine. If there are any issues you can likely fix them and worst case, you’re not out a lot of money. A possible course of action is to go to a good bike shop – they could set you up with some really inexpensive wheels and provide some service. Depends how good your lbs is though….
There’s nothing bad about them at all. I have had nothing but good experiences with Wheel Master prebuilt wheels.
Just realize they aren’t high end. Typically they use straight-gauge spokes instead of DB, and the hubs are inexpensive (but functional). And just like with any machine-built wheel, it’s a good idea to take them to an experienced wheelbuilder and have them check trueness and spoke tension by hand. My “wheel guy” charges $45 for a pair, which I factor into the cost.
Nothing wrong. But for that price you can find a set of shimano RS100s which are good enough.
my main problem with them is that they are only about 75% “built” when you get them. as an experienced wheel builder, i have to spend 20-30 minutes correcting the tension on the spokes, oiling the nipples, and adjusting the hub bearings so that they are any good and last. unfortunately this is time i’m not usually paid for, and that’s why when you get them at other shops i wouldn’t expect any of these things to be done.
They’re not bad. About the same price for a base level replacement budget wheelset from a bikeshop if they had to order from a distributor.
They are absolutely fine for a cassual/commute biking. Mine were about 50$ for 2 wheels (local price, not US).
I guess it depends on how cheap bad wheels are.
If you try them update us! I need to know! Me need cheap wheels too.
From my experience, used a lot of them during Highschool. They can easily bent.
Specially on Bumps or Humps. They also cant handle that much weight.. But that’s mine.
i mean there are some cheaper wheelset that are a bit stronger in material.
From my experience, used a lot of them during Highschool. They can easily bent.
Specially on Bumps or Humps. They also cant handle that much weight.. But that’s mine.
i mean there are some cheaper wheelset that are a bit stronger in material.
That’s not cheap. I got a pair for 80 a while ago and those were the best wheels i ever got.
I’ve run cheap wheels just fine, might have to keep an eye on spoke tension.
And buy a wheel with high spoke count like 36, wouldn’t want to buy a “lightweight” low spoke count cheap wheel.
OK as long as you don’t right rough roads and know how to change a spoke.
I got the shimano rs100 and it’s very durable. Some say it’s bomb proof.
Velomine is the gold standard for budget wheels that are machine built. Bicycle wheel warehouse also has builds, hand built. Wabis wheels are machine built, but hand tensioned. If you step up to $300 plus, the world becomes your oyster.
I got a hand built and tensioned (not machine built as 99% of wheels are), 17mm inner width 470 gram rim, butted spokes, and house branded novatec hubs for $245 shipped. Should weigh approx 1800 grams for the set.
These are fine, but correct me if I’m wrong, are loose bearing? That is ok, but requires more maintenance and adjustments to run smoothly. They’re also heavy AF.
Cheap wheels are fine, just less durable and heavier.
I will note that I am a huge advocate for wheels – hubs in particular – being the best part of a build to put money into… so if you have an option of not cheaping out there, I would take it.
I would never recommend single wall rims to someone, unless budget is their only priority. Even then, you can probably find a double wall for $5-10 more. If properly set up out the box, the double wall will be significantly more reliable.
Welcome 1990
Single wall rims why??