Lone_Ranger Posted December 16, 2013 Share Hi Eldron I might be building a 650B bike in the new year, and the Ascender S looks like a good wheel option. A few questions: 1. The tech on these wheels looks a bit beyond the average LBS. If (heaven forbid) I manage to "untrue" one of these, would my LBS be able to true it. If not, would I have to send it to you in Jozi? 2. Could you please PM me details (weight, rider weight limit, etc) and prices on 650B wheels? 3. How easy is it to service the hubs? Would my LBS be able to do it? What tools would I need to service these hubs myself? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted December 17, 2013 Share Mr. Ranger Sir, 1. Not at all. Spoke head is 5mm metric and you need a tool to keep the bladed spoke straight while you twist away at the head. Any decent bike shop should have that equipment. Park tool make a great 5mm hex driver. I have the Citec tool and the Park tool (same thing really).2. Done.3. There is no "servicing" - once every few thousand km you swap out the bearings (like any sealed bearing wheel - mine lasted 6,000km before they needed a change). Bearings are standard size - I buy mine locally at SKF. Push them out - push in the new ones and bob is your uncle. The tech is ubercool but most of the parts are standard. Only real issue is if you total the wheel in which you would need to post it to me for rebuilding/replacement. 650B stock should be here late Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imploder Posted January 10, 2014 Share Hi Eldron Please PM prices on road wheels. ThanksImploder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Jimmy Posted January 10, 2014 Share Pricing on Road and MTB wheels please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieterg Posted January 11, 2014 Share Price please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Naughton Jr. Posted January 11, 2014 Share PM prices on road wheels please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleDom Posted January 12, 2014 Share Hi, Please could you PM me mtb 29er wheel prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted January 13, 2014 Share Thanks for the interest everybody - all requests responded to. And for a bit'o'fun here is my latest build - an olde Niner EMD built to be a super commuter bike. It has the Citec M1800AS wheels, 1x9 drive train, mechanical discs, tubelessed semi slicks and rides like a dream. BoostedGP and I did a double lap of SBR on Saturday and I used this bike. It rocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted January 13, 2014 Share Thanks for the interest everybody - all requests responded to. And for a bit'o'fun here is my latest build - an olde Niner EMD built to be a super commuter bike. It has the Citec M1800AS wheels, 1x9 drive train, mechanical discs, tubelessed semi slicks and rides like a dream. BoostedGP and I did a double lap of SBR on Saturday and I used this bike. It rocked. Looking at the angle of that seat makes me cross my legs, tightly!! Awesome bike Mr Eldron!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted January 13, 2014 Share Looking at the angle of that seat makes me cross my legs, tightly!! Awesome bike Mr Eldron!! Hahahaha - yeah - a few other people have asked me about THAT angle. It's just how I'm built - I ride saddle up. Tried many saddles at many angles and it just isn't comfy. Chukky - that bikes rocks. Last time I had that much fun on a bike was when I built my first SSer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton - theCOW Posted January 14, 2014 Share BoostedGP and I did a double lap of SBR on Saturday and I used this bike. It rocked. I'm starting to wonder if you 2 are lekker in the kop ne Was the East not hilly enough for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted January 14, 2014 Share I'm starting to wonder if you 2 are lekker in the kop ne Was the East not hilly enough for you ONLY STARTING TO WONDER :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted January 24, 2014 Share Just a quick review on the wheels I have . my Cannondale has a set of Citec Ascender S ( with lefty Citec hub ) and they are special , light stiff , fast , durable , all that lekker stuff. I now have a pair of Citec M1800's on a SS for commuting , training and general all sorts riding . done a few rides on them now and I'm super impressed , for a wheel set that is a budget wheel these are fantastic and worth a look at .they handle well , reasonably stiff but comfortable ( have them a ridged setup ) and they roll so well . Yes I'm biased but am I not allowed to be ? the wheels do what they meant to and I'm impressed . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat29 Posted January 24, 2014 Share those wheels look nice. What is the diff between the Ascender S and M1800???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted January 24, 2014 Share those wheels look nice. What is the diff between the Ascender S and M1800???? Eldron !! come explain yourself to the man . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Thanks for the interest everybody - all requests responded to. And for a bit'o'fun here is my latest build - an olde Niner EMD built to be a super commuter bike. It has the Citec M1800AS wheels, 1x9 drive train, mechanical discs, tubelessed semi slicks and rides like a dream. BoostedGP and I did a double lap of SBR on Saturday and I used this bike. It rocked. Eldron what tyres are those? They look like ye olde Town and Country tyres from Conti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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