[net.bicycle] Wheel buying recomendations

fred@varian.UUCP (Fred Klink) (10/18/84)

	I wouldn't make any specific equipment recomendations except
	do invest the extra bucks in heat treated rims (like Mavic
	GP's).  Everyone, including me, that uses them has noticed
	that they do stay in true much better than the standard
	alloy rims.  This seems to be the case for both clinchers
	and sew-up rims.

	As to where to get wheels-- I would always buy wheels at a local
	top-quality bike shop.  Scout around for the shop(s) with the
	best wheel building reputation and guarantee.  For example,
	my wife just bought a new pair of wheels from our local shop.
	They custom built them on her existing hubs and will re-true
	them for free if they *ever* go out of round.  This type of
	service is not uncommon and is worth the extra cost of buying
	from a local shop.