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Post by jobyoreta on Apr 25, 2007 22:09:11 GMT 8
Has anyone used or bought one of the new Chris King wheelsets? These are the pretty and strong wheelsets that use the pink hubs. www.chrisking.com/prettyandstrong/wheelsets.htmlI was wondering what rims and spokes they use for these wheelsets. Or can you choose your own preferred spokes and rims and they will just build them up for you? Just wondering what the deal was with these new wheelsets?
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Post by alien_scream on Apr 27, 2007 16:27:34 GMT 8
like stated here:
Special Edition Wheelsets
Offered as part of the Pretty and Strong special edition component series, complete wheelsets will be available from Chris King in the spring of 2007. Every wheelset will be precision built in Portland, Oregon and shipped ready to roll out of the box. Premium brand rims and spokes matched with King’s renowned sealed bearing pink hubs will be available for a variety of riding styles. All wheelsets feature 32-hole, 3-cross lacing with the exception of Classic 700 & Classic 26 sets featuring 2-cross lacing for front wheels. Please visit your favorite bike shop to learn more about Chris King wheelsets and the Pretty and Strong special edition component series.
the hubs are made by chris king but the rims and spokes are premium brands to match the hubs!!!!!!!!
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Post by jobyoreta on Apr 27, 2007 19:33:27 GMT 8
I know, I was wondeing what particular brands of rims and spokes these wheelsets will have. From what I know, they were displaying the hubs with mavic rims and wheelsmith spokes. But, at the time, they weren't yet sure exactly which models they'd use at launch time.
But since launch was March 2007, I was wondering if anyone knows anything more on these wheelsets.
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Post by Ka Verong on May 9, 2007 15:59:30 GMT 8
I've used the CK's pretty & strong now for 6 months. I've made a few small drops, descended strairs, & hops on these wheels. My wheel setup: CK pretty & strong ISO 32H DT Swiss Revolution DT Swiss X455 Bontrager Ti Skewer (CK doesn't recommend using titanium skewers, but it worked for me) 26x1.95 tires & tubes The above setup is good enough for me, but I wanted to try other rims, either DT Swiss XR4.2D, Sun UFO, or Mavic XC 717. Has anyone used or bought one of the new Chris King wheelsets? These are the pretty and strong wheelsets that use the pink hubs. www.chrisking.com/prettyandstrong/wheelsets.htmlI was wondering what rims and spokes they use for these wheelsets. Or can you choose your own preferred spokes and rims and they will just build them up for you? Just wondering what the deal was with these new wheelsets?
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Post by Ka Verong on Jun 8, 2007 13:11:10 GMT 8
HAIL TO THE KING!!!!
I raced this Chris King pink hubs, plunge it in lahar. When I opened it, the internals are still shiny clean. The seals really work!!!
Can't ask for anything... its really the best!!!
I give it 5 chillis... two thumbs up... two arms raise...
HAIL TO THE KING!!!
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Post by Dragunov on Jun 8, 2007 14:43:50 GMT 8
HAIL TO THE KING!!!! I raced this Chris King pink hubs, plunge it in lahar. When I opened it, the internals are still shiny clean. The seals really work!!! Can't ask for anything... its really the best!!! I give it 5 chillis... two thumbs up... two arms raise... HAIL TO THE KING!!! i'd like to have one if budget permits hehe
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Post by pazigrider on Jun 8, 2007 15:51:27 GMT 8
Hubs: Chris King Iso Disc Hubs F&R, 32H Rims: Mavic XC 717 Spokes: DT Swiss competition double butted spokes. claimed weights: front: 780g rear: 920g total: 1600g w/o qr skewers price: Php 36,331 (ebay price shipped to the Philippines) now who wants to order ;D
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Post by Ka Verong on Jun 13, 2007 16:42:22 GMT 8
Look who's talkin!!! Kaw pa... mucho, mucho!!! HAIL TO THE KING!!!! I raced this Chris King pink hubs, plunge it in lahar. When I opened it, the internals are still shiny clean. The seals really work!!! Can't ask for anything... its really the best!!! I give it 5 chillis... two thumbs up... two arms raise... HAIL TO THE KING!!! i'd like to have one if budget permits hehe
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Post by randiezbee on Jun 13, 2007 17:19:23 GMT 8
where to order chris king hubs?
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Post by pazigrider on Jun 13, 2007 17:32:36 GMT 8
where to order chris king hubs? @ randy try to ask my former neighbor - Franz his awesome blue Turner 5 spot is sporting black chris king hubs OT: and we made a deal that he'll sell me those black hope seatpost clamp and skewers (50% off) after he finds a blue one ;D and by the way - i've no plans of buying his black chris king hubs ;D hi franz ;D
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Post by Dragunov on Jun 13, 2007 22:19:42 GMT 8
Look who's talkin!!! Kaw pa... mucho, mucho!!! i'd like to have one if budget permits hehe NAh!!!!! if i was really Mucho mucho! then i wouldnt be punishing myself selling bikeparts here hehehe but i really want those CK hubs!!! a couple of hundred more bike units to sell and i can order one ck hubset for myself !!!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by coilerblue on Jun 14, 2007 8:18:58 GMT 8
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Post by Ka Verong on Jun 14, 2007 9:20:01 GMT 8
Its available locally @ Velocity, Cartimar, Pasay price is 27k more or less, depending on the color or your choice.
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