Im a roadie, never ridden a fixie ... still love watching your vids man

These price comparisons are always appreciated. Without tutelage, these lessons are hard earned. This idea can extend to mostly all components of the bicycle, and personally, I can use your expertise to shortcut a lot of spendy experimentation.

"Hm, I'm doing a medium budget bike build, I wonder what wheels I should get." *Finds 11 ZG videos mentioning wheels* "I am now informed from a variety of unbiased sources."

This is amazing! Loving it.

I enjoyed the video (thumbs up man) but I think you missed a really important point by not mentioning internal rim widths. For example I really wanted a wheelset thats around 1500g - max 1700g. So the Pistard and eclipse were out of the question. I then considered the wabi sub 15s and was on the brink of buying them but they're just to damn narrow. If you put a 28mm tire on it you'll get a bad aerodynamic profile and if you go with a 25mm you'll get a low volume inside the tire. Which means less damping and more speed loss through little bumps. So I opted for a wheelset from 8Bar with a slightly wider internal rim width to optimise that and it was totally worth it. I wish someone would produce a version of the amc 420 rims with an even wider internal rim width. The benefits would be really amazing. Like on the newer disc wheel aero bikes that have really wide internal rim widths so they can accommodate a 28mm tire perfectly and still have a perfect aerodynamic profile. They truly ride like tubular tires if you go tubeless its amazing how low psi's you can ride. Fast, smooth and comfortable.

Nice one, lots of good stuff /info, I would add to your 200 range list Miche express, I believe it is a great wheelset fur street or track, the are on Miche sealed hubs come true out if the box the stiff and while not the lightest the still light. I bought these last year and out about 1k kilomètres on them on gravel, street and trail and they still true and stiff. Thanks again 🙏😊 keep up the good work!

Thanks for the video Zach. Please bring back fixie points.

What I did was buy some hope hubs and h plus archetype rims and got a local bike Shop to build up a pretty much bomb proof wheelset that cost around £350. I have 32 spokes in the rear and 28 up front. Have served me so well and haven't needed trueing once.

I got some used dura ace hb7600 laced to araya 540s for £104 from ebay. Had to clean them up, buy new bearings and sort out the corrosion on the eyelets but i got a huge deal for what they are.

great video bro!!

My trainer has lots of USSR track bikes💪😁 They are really good. He used to be one of the best trainers in USSR. Happy to have somebody like him.

So, one best suited wheel set could be used on multiple frames. Like my steel winter frame, my speedy summer frame, and my little track geo sprinter?

There’s a hugeeee difference in ride quality in alu and carbon, been dailying carbon in London (rough as roads) and they’re amazing

Hey Zach. I have a Wabi Classic with the standard wheels. I love them but for vanity (all silver) and weight weenie OCD points I'd love to get some sub15's. Would you say that's a lateral move or are the sub15's noticeably better / a worthy upgrade than the regular wheels? Thanks so much!

Great review. Just to add another under $1000 choice, it's possible to find DT Swiss on sale, or get them built at a few places.

Also GREAT VID KEEP IT UP ZACH!

nice video! i am looking for an advice. which one should i choose between( miche pistard , hson with grancompe hubs dt spokes or mavic ellipse) i’ll use them for track racing and track trainings. Thanks !

I have a Fuji Feather with Vera Corsa DPM27 rims 32h, alloy hubs, stainless spokes - would the ~$200 price range wheels be considered an upgrade?

My wheels from a 400$ 6KU track bike. More like entry level track bike. Anyways it has the sealed bearings, and really good. No issues except 1 fall I had when I fell because going to hands on fixie after riding a mountain bike for couple months. Anyways that's the only time I had to true them, it hit a bump at a leaning angle, that's why they bent. $10 and fixed. I'm considering getting something like aventon mataro next summer

Nice vid!

I run Halo Aerotracks for my courier work. they're bombproof, slightly heavier but keep on rolling for 40-60 miles per day.

I have sturney archer hubs halo rims and 32 halo spokes, built them myself, they feel beautiful

What make is the black and white fork at 1:38? I’m trying to find it.

One of the best value upgrades after good tires are handbuilt wheels. I just dont trust the quality of machine built wheels and very few high end wheelsets built by large companies. You just dont know what youll get!! I have very high standards and am a perfectionist with things involving my life and safety in general! I use my gear hard, maintain it and expect it to last. I can inspect a wheel in 2 minutes and usually tell you if its been handbuilt or not. Wheels are most important to a safe and sound, well rolling bike! You cant beat wheels built and designed by someone you know and trust and can hold ACCOUNTABLE. Or do what Ive done and teach yourself to build them! Theres no one better to hold accountable than YOURSELF!Thats what I did 30 years ago. Ive made a small side business building wheels. It will save you lots of money and you will know without a doubt your wheels are as good as YOU can make them. The money saved on labor can help to buy better quality components. You dont NEED fancy expensive components to build VERY STRONG wheels. Patience and determination are most important! Theres nothing wrong with loose ball hubs such as inexpensive Shimanos or even Velocity’s arent bad. Use LOTS of butted spokes. 28 MINIMUM!!UNLESS THEYRE STRICTLY TRACK WHEELS!!!More spokes= more strength. PERIOD. If your wheels are used daily and or on rough roads use heavier rims and more spokes. BE PRACTICAL and REALISTIC when designing wheels. I like heavier rims because I band them into and over things. I ride a fixed gear ‘cross bike. Super light wheels can be a nightmare and waste of money if you expect them to handle abuse they cant take. All my fixed wheels see use on rough city streets as well as technical singletrack. My heaviest duty rear wheel is a Velocity Dyad, 36 hole Velocity hub and 2.0/1.6 WS spokes. My ‘nice’ wheels (still plenty strong enough) are 32 hole White Industries polished Dos Eno hubs, H+Son TB14s POLISHED!! and black Wheelsmith 2.0/1.6 spokes. All these wheels get ridden really hard on rocky mtb trails. Polished components look great but scratch pretty easy, so be warned!! Components for a good quality set of wheels can be had for under $300 retail. A well designed, well built , well maintained and reasonably ridden set of wheels can last a lifetime of hard use.

Sick video zach! Quick question, with £150-£200, will a stiffer crankset or upgraded wheels be a better purchse for a sub £200 entry level fixed gear? keep up the great work

Hi do you have any experience on then DT Swiss hubs ? I'm really wanting to buy them and pair them with carbon rims and have them built in my local wheelbuilder. Wanna hear your thoughts thanks!

Hi, is it possible to change hub in rear TT disc wheel to have track disc wheel? Thanks

Hi, for my fixie that i use in the city what kind of wheelset do you recommended among the 3 options I chose to buy? Thanks h plus son archetype profile 25mm h plus son tb14 profile 23mm velocity deep v profile 30mm

Are you saying those $350 wheels need to be upgraded on the Wabi or do they come with a bike like that? Or others at that price range. Did you own a Wani before they offered to sponsor you? Just curious. Thanks for your videos. Helps a lot shopping for my next bike. Lol, I’m riding my bike right now at home while watching this

Where can i buu branded wheels?? Cant find a site to trust

Are they still producing the Velocity Aero? Cause I can't find them anywhere...

thoughts on araya ar-713?

Just got me some H+Son Archetype wheels laced to a Phil Wood HUB, I'm replacing my AVENTON PUSH WHEEL SET W/NOVATEC HUB ..............SHOULD BE A GREAT UPGRADE YES?

Great vid. I was a bit confused about where mine land since the rim brand was mentioned in level 2, the hub was mentioned in level 3, and the build method and rim was featured in level 4 haha. (H Plus Son Formation Face/SL42 custom built and laced to Gran Compe track hubs)

Mavic Ellipse are lighter, have a brake surface, stiff aero spokes and 2 cock threads... i have ride both and and the ellipse is/feels more fast...its not much faster but in this price class its the best wheelset i know. If you need the extra speed you must go for carbon wheels but this budget i don't wanna spent for my street/training/commute track bike. I have pay 300€ for a new set and i'm super happy with them.

I'm always getting flats! It's always the tube

Just wanted to thank you. I’m new to the single speed world. I own a cannabis retail business in Toronto, ON and just got on Uber eats and I’m riding 50-70km a day downtown. Recently purchased a Fuji Feather based on your vids. I would like to upgrade my wheel set, can you help me with the technical specifics of spacing? 126 or 130? Right now I’m riding free wheel, does that impact which wheelsets I can do?

My next wheel set will definitely be the wabi sub 15s...

or get some campagnolo sheriff hubs with any classic campag rim, or shamals

Wabis without upgrades are fine for average person but if you race, you probably wanna upgrade the crank/stem/seatpost/bars/definitely the saddle!

Yo Zack, those random bits of metal that you find in cheap rims, those are just spoke nipples that were misplaced when the wheels are machine built, you just gotta spin the wheel, potentially remove the rim tape and vwa la, it out. And I am curious, nearly all my wheels, including racing wheels for both track and road have been loose bearing hubs, never had an issue, why do you say loose bearing hubs are such an issue? Obviously they are a little harder to put together, but there's something else right?

What are your thoughts on narrow rims and wider tires like 25c rim with a 28c tire is it a bad combo? also is it good to use 23-25c tubes with a 28c tire?

Will there be a wabi thunder review?

man, I just bought some Weinmann's thinking I was legit for replacing them with my stock wheelset hahaha

Wabi rims are very narrow though right? I like my hydras laced to novatec a. Hydras are 23mm wide (20mm internal) it stretches the tires out for a better tire profile.

miche primato hubs are bomb proof, best bang for buck

Can anyone give me a good website for custom built wheels?

Under 250euro wheelset, DT Swiss 370 track hubs laced to DT Swiss R460 rims

Would you ever try the most expensive wheelset u can buy

Hey Zack what’s your thoughts on MAVIC ELLIPSE WHEELS any good?

What about White Industries "Track" hubs?

Hubs most important part of bike

I don't know which wheel s I have but they are light

Anyone know whats are the wheels at 7:21?

is using a mtb rim for a fixie a good idea?

I need some nice wheels but I don't ride brakeless which sucks so I cant ride the miche pistard's

Cycling jerseys/shorts... Worth the investment?

What are your thoughts on 6KU Aluminium bike for 299$ it has a 6160 double butted frame and novatec hubs. seems like not the worst buy for Somone looking to dip there toes in and casually ride and upgrade later on. Because for normal non cycling people even 300$ is a lot for a bike. So that price point seems like a huge deal for non cyclists.

How does this only have 200 views!??

bruh as soon as Zach mentioned Fixie Points coming soon I smiled as hard as mona lisa

I’m getting sealed halo wheels they are so good and they cost £85

Was a little apprehensive when buying this with the few negative reviews on here, but this was exactly the kind of bike I was looking for. kzfaq.infoUgkxn_jUDSlprMIeubd9rHdEAnv59nKfjcKv I plan to ride it on paved roadways and trails, and wanted a "Grocery Getter" so to speak. After receiving it (without any damage), I had it out of the box, and fully assembled in about 30 minutes. I did not have to look at the manual, and I'm glad because I did look at it after I got it together, and it looks like it's a manual for several different styles. I did have to adjust the breaks and gear shifters, but that's been my experience with every bike I've owned. There was one review in particular that made me nervous, saying it was not meant for someone 6'4", it was too short. Well I'm 6'5" (230lbs) with a 36" inseam, and can tell you this bike fits perfectly, granted the seat is in it's highest safe position. I've only had it for 3 days so far, and if things change I will update my review, but I put 26 miles on it so far, and it rides like a dream. Very comfortable seating position. The front suspension is good for the occasional rock or bump you hit on asphalt, but this bike is not made to be taken off road, and I'm OK with that. I was particularly happy to see the wheels were trued perfectly. I was expecting to have to take them in and have them trued at a local bike shop, as I've had to do with all my past bike purchases, but in this case they were already in great shape. For the money, this is an awesome bike.

Learn to build your own wheel if you plan to use a bike as a principal mean of transportation.

Here in México you can get a cheap wheelset for $50 or less and I really think they are pretty much the same quality than the first tier you mention... So i'd like to find out if is anything between $150 and $200 out there that is even more value than the mid range you mention. Greetings to everyone. And suoer cool videos, Zach!

I just bought my Miche Pistard WR for 160€

He hasn't swapped for his sugino 75s because the wabi have equal quality, no mate u haven't swapped then cuz your drive side thread is stripped and you couldn't get them off your all city

You find a retailer for almost all bike parts besides the fork why is this so

my bike was $80

I can't ride my bike because I got hit by a car, but it's gonna get repaired soon

I have 100$ bike she's 18years old and I still using it also I'm not a rich man I do have job still I don't want to waste my money for only to show my bike is expensive ,

I think you misunderstood tolerances. Higher tolerances actually mean more precise, though it doesn't sound intuitive.

Not once a week or less

If you not a pro cycle racer every bike that cost more than 2-3000$ is waste of money...

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Mavic Ellipses are shit - insanely heavy for the price. Plus Mavic internals. Big old nothing-burger.

l m surprised the cost of some wheels cost more than a whole bike and why are road wheels cheaper?? to a point if we re talking carbon wheels ,which l dont feel are worth the asking price ,as you stated only for pros and snobs. My LBS sells track wheels for 90$ each complete :) l m thinking of getting a rear one for my old lugged steel bike ....hmmmm

$2,000 wheelsets are made for racing a velodrome. But then again, you'll pee your pants if you even as much as set foot at a velodrome.

Depends but I don’t care I’m getting these halo wheels that are better

If you would have admitted to actually not knowing anything about bikes then you can be forgiven, but seriously have you even looked at Aliexpress? Hate to be the one breaking the news to you, but NOTHING that you have mentioned is even close to the price per quality stated. Its not only not close but the bizarre pricing you have decided upon for the public is highway robbery. These companies are buying direct from suppliers on Alibaba, and you should have figured this out at this stage.

unicrown forks are fine!... leave them alone ok! :\

U look abit drained man,u ok?

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HQ steel tubing with lugs will always ride the best on the pavement. Alu is the worst of all .. But the cheapest and it is light too. I am sure that alu riders will attack me.. But they are never ridden that king of frame (road ot single/fixed)

Wabi bike suck tbh

I can't afford for expensive wheelset so I use cheap one instead🥲