Mtree Posted April 23, 2023 Share Hi, looking to purchase 700c Rim brake rims to build up a decent wheelset. 32h rear and 28h front, looking for a semi-aero rim (>30mm). Inner width needs to be greater than 16mm. Any suggestions as to where to purchase from would be great? Does anyone have experience purchasing from R2Bike? Thanks Edited April 23, 2023 by Mtree Clarification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted April 24, 2023 Share @nick_the_wheelbuilder And / Or @David Marshall Would be good places to start locally. https://wheelbuilder.com/ is a fun place to go window shopping Mtree 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_the_wheelbuilder Posted April 24, 2023 Share Road rims are like hens teeth locally. I’ve taken to using distributors in Europe, UK and China. R2-bike is ok but the stuff takes 4-6 weeks to arrive. Starbike is the same. CRC has limited options. Mtree 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted April 24, 2023 Share 1 hour ago, nick_the_wheelbuilder said: Road rims are like hens teeth locally. I’ve taken to using distributors in Europe, UK and China. R2-bike is ok but the stuff takes 4-6 weeks to arrive. Starbike is the same. CRC has limited options. And places like Bike24.com ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_the_wheelbuilder Posted April 24, 2023 Share 16 minutes ago, splat said: And places like Bike24.com ? Ya same story. They're all pretty reliable, just slightly disconcerting that many options force you to use the Post Office.... Mtree 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtree Posted April 24, 2023 Share 14 minutes ago, nick_the_wheelbuilder said: Ya same story. They're all pretty reliable, just slightly disconcerting that many options force you to use the Post Office.... Have been trying to stay away from these options, as SAPOS seems to be a bit dead. As far as I know, that list includes the likes of Starbike, Bike24.com, BikeComponents.de? Merlin, CRC use a courier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted April 24, 2023 Share People have mentioned Aramex Global Shopper to try and get around that. Not sure if its worth it on 2 x road rims... Mtree 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtree Posted April 24, 2023 Share 28 minutes ago, splat said: People have mentioned Aramex Global Shopper to try and get around that. Not sure if its worth it on 2 x road rims... I will look into this, may be worth it. Also looking at Hunt rims. Edited April 24, 2023 by Mtree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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