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[fossyant]

I run Formula hubs (relatively cheap and dead easy to replace bearings), with CXP 33 rims.

I wear a rear CXP33 out in about 12 months, and a front in 2 years - yes - on fixed - but I'm a roadie and won't change ride style - I generally don't leg brake much.

Currently, I've re-built the hubs and spokes into some old Open 4 CD's (pre Open Pro) and I'm well happy with the build. Cost now't, other than about 6 hours work over 3 days - spoke length isn't ideal (2-3mm short) but I'll put CXP33 back on eventually (at £50 a rim).

My LBS said to go for Formulas, reliable, cheap to replace bearings etc - no need to spend more. Replaced the rear bearings on the rebuild, but the fronts have been perfect, and replacement rear bearings are perfect - never touched them for a re-grease.

 

[2old2care]

What have you heard if you don't mind me asking? My 3-speed has an Aerorage on the front, and Aerowarrior on the back.

Just about the bearings being not up to much.

 

[Jezston]

Just about the bearings being not up to much.

Oh so that's more the hubs than the rims then ... should be ok as I have a SA hub on the rear and Shimano 105 on the front!

 

[smokeysmoo]

I have a set of Aerorage wheels I bought from Wiggle a couple of years ago. They've been on three bikes including a CX I used to have and they now grace my winter bike. I've not had any issues thus far and would go as far as to describe them as bombproof, (I'm definitely in the heavy class of rider, all I'm prepared to state is that I'm North of 18 stone )

In fact that's why I chose them. I used to use Halo wheels in my MTB days and had nothing but praise for them, so when I wanted a strong set of road wheels without breaking the Halo's where a no brainer for me