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wheel andaxle combination . For example, it can refer to: the front and backbicycle wheels (with axles) sold as a ready-made set; or an axle and mounted left and right pair ofrailroad wheels.
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Speaking of road racing, awhile back I mentioned the Reynolds RZR something-or-other crabon fribé "wheelset," which costs $6,000.
Archive 2010-03-01 BikeSnobNYC 2010
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Speaking of road racing, awhile back I mentioned the Reynolds RZR something-or-other crabon fribé "wheelset," which costs $6,000.
Signs of Victory: What it Takes to Win BikeSnobNYC 2010
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At five tubes for $20, I was easily able to afford enough "Swirl Lip" technology to smear all over every "wheelset" I own.
Signs of Victory: What it Takes to Win BikeSnobNYC 2010
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At five tubes for $20, I was easily able to afford enough "Swirl Lip" technology to smear all over every "wheelset" I own.
Archive 2010-03-01 BikeSnobNYC 2010
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Component highlights include a SRAM Rival drivetrain, Bontrager cockpit and Race Lite wheelset, and Avid Short 6 brakes.
Cyclocross Buyer’s Guide, part two: Mid-priced ‘cross rigs 2010
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The concept kicked off last year with the K10 limited edition Ksyrium wheelset, which for $1400 included the lightest Ksyrium clinchers ever made plus pre-installed, Mavic-labeled tires and tubes.
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On the other hand, Mavic pioneered pre-built wheels in 1994 with the original Cosmic wheelset.
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The CC80 is an 80mm deep, all carbon tubular wheelset.
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The 2011 Khamsin wheelset is lighter and tougher, but retains a reasonable price.
Tech News – Campagnolo overhauls Centaur and Veloce groups for 2011, updates Khamsin wheelset 2010
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The 404 Carbon Clincher wheelset is available now at Zipp dealers.
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