Review of Velocity A-23, 700c, 32h Black/Silver with Machined Sidewall

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What originally interested me in the A23 was the 23mm-wide rim bed, which is said to improve the tire contact patch when used with a 23mm wide road tire. Since all of my other road bike wheels were the usual 19mm-wide variety, I kept that in my back pocket for later.

Fast-forward several months, I decided to build a travel bike. Since it would be unlikely that I would be swapping wheels with my race bike, and with the rigors of being packed in a travel case, I decided to give the A23 a shot; a 23mm rim is going to be able to withstand a lot more abuse than a 19mm rim.

I laced these up to a set of 32-hole Dura Ace 7700 hubs and the wheels turned out solid! Not the lightest wheel build in the world (~1850g for the set), but that's largely due to the high spoke count -durability was the overriding factor here, rather than saving weight. The wheels handle exceptionally, and have terrific road feel. The wider rim bed does make a difference -the bike corners like it's on rails.

With the right hub / spoke count selection, one could easily build a ~1500g wheel set with the A23 that would easily hold up to the rigors of racing, even for riders approaching 200lbs.

The only downside is that, if the rest of your wheels aren't 23mm wide, you're going to be fiddling with your brakes whenever you swap wheels. But that's not a ding against the A23; it's just an equipment selection issue.

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These are good quality, light but strong rims that are made in the US. I built both a front and rear wheel and used the offset version for the rear. I am not rating them 5 stars because the inner spoke hole drillings are not deburred. On the non offset rim a deburring tool or large drill bit can be used. The offset wheel is such that a normal deburring tool won't work. Normal rim strips don't work well, again, particularly for the offset. I used Stan's no tubes rim tape (21mm) and have not had any issues since. I am building another set of wheels and will probably use these rims again. I was very happy except for the minor issue with the spoke drillings.

Discount Shimano PTFE Road Brake Cable and Housing Set

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The Item I received was not the Item pictured. I expected 2 large outer casings, 3 smaller casings and 2 cables with appropriate hardware. What I go was 1 long outer casing, 2 cables and not enough hardware to make 2 complete cables. I did keep the product and used existing cable hardware I had on my bike to make it work. This Item needs to be investigated so that either the correct product is shipped or the picture is updated as not to mislead the customer.

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I received this cable set today and was surprised to discover that the merchandise is NOT Dur-Ace. It's their standard brake cable set. The Dura-Ace are much nicer, and come lubricated. They're also twice the price.

Still, the price for these cables is a couple dollars cheaper than the same cables elsewhere. -Just not Dura-Ace as advertised. -A simple and easy mistake to make. (SKU # shipped is Y80098019)

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Great quality, as expected from the brand...Nice quality and good looking... it's a great addition to the project improving in looks and function. Glad I picked it.

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Sleek for the geek and not for the meek. PTFE is a marvelousmarkting tool. U cana also use thes to tie Christmas presents!

Retrospec Beta Series Single Speed with Flip Flop Hub Review

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I love riding fixie and I love the look of the bike. It's super light and fast, and attracts lots of attention. Awesome! But...

When I received the bike, the front fork didn't fit. I took pictures and emailed Retrospec requesting a new fork.

The response was:

"It looks like this got slightly bent during shipping. A bike shop can fix this very easily. You may want to take it in to one. Let us know if this solves the problem."

So I guess they wanted me to spend money my money fixing their problem?

Anyways, I took it to my college bike shop were we can work on our own bikes for free. Under the recommendation and consensus of the local bike experts, I filed down the part was wasn't fitting. I thought it was fixed (so I emailed them back and said "fixed!"

The bike never would stay upright when I took my hands off the handle bars. It took me awhile to realize that it wasn't me I had some friends try it out. I could lean way far to one side to compensate, but it would only work for a few seconds before it would lean over way too far. I don't know what caused it, but it probably had something to do with the steering column.

Furthermore, the tires that came on it were so cheap that within a month of very short rides they were already falling apart.

All of this together bothered me enough that I decided to get rid of it.

I'm now riding my friends road bike, but I'll ride a fixie again someday, but I cannot buy from Retrospec again. I did not feel comfortable requesting anything after riding it for a month. If they would have just sent me a new fork to begin with, everything might have been fine.

Hope this story is somewhat helpful in making your decision.

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I've been meaning to get a fixed gear bike for some time now and some friends recommended Retrospec as a starter fixie. I received my Retrospec bike last week and it arrived almost completely assembled and came with the proper tools to add the pedals, handlebar, front wheel, and saddle. It took about an hour to put together since it didn't come with instructions. I brought it to a local bike shop to look it over and they said it seemed like a great bike for a great price. I love the color and the bike rides rather smoothly. Riding both freewheel and fixed gear feels comfortable. Coming from a mountain bike, this bike is pretty light (about 28 pounts) and can easily be mounted on a rack. Overall a very solid bike!

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I am not one to write reviews but sometimes one must step out the comfort zone to show their appreciation. First off, the bike is excellent, it rides smoothly and fast. The materials used are top notch, and its appearance is just magnificent.

Second, the customer service is just like the bike, top notch. I emailed them with my concerns and they answered the same day. I called them and they answered all my questions. They really go above and beyond getting the customer satisfied with their product.

So Retrospec, thank you for making this purchase a superb experience.

Ruben G.

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I'm not a professional; this is my first bike I've purchased. That being said, I really love this bike. The only issues I've had have been user error (mostly during assembly). I switched the back tire so that it is now free wheel, which I prefer. It was pretty simple, even for a newbie like me. It looks great, and feels great on the road.

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The quality. Of this product. Is amazing. I ride it every day and have had no problems with it... worth every penny

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I searched the internet for any reviews of this product I could find. The reviews I found were far and few between with virtually no negative or slightly negative reveiws. I purchased this bike for the comfort of riding. I really like the style and comfort of the bike and found it easy to pedal and navigate. I requested to return the item after riding it for the second time(I rode the bike for a toal of 15 minutes both times combined). I found the speed of the bike entirely too slow (maybe 5 mph top speed). The bike would not climb the two foot hill from the street up my driveway without the front tire slipping on the concrete (center of gravity is well to back of the bike). In my opinion the manufacturer should consider adding a gear to the front wheel similar to the 3 speed hub gears now found on 2 wheel cruisers. I would not recommend buying this bike if you want if for adult use, exercise or short trips.

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I bought this bike for my son who has ADD since he would have difficulty paying attention and riding at the same time. It is working out very well and I would recommend it. He loves to ride it and now he can go riding with the whole family. Keep in mind that it does not have gears so it will not go as fast as a standard bike which I find to be a plus. Remember to tighten all screws, even on parts that are pre-assembled, after riding as this is not entirely welded but rather bolted together.

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As a professional dog walker, I was looking for a better way to exercise dogs. I purchased a Mobo Shift two years ago and used it to exercise my dog and a few of my customers dogs. One of my customers was requesting a Mobo run for her dog at least once a week so after a year, I finally sold her my old one and now I am on my second Mobo Shift. It's not for long distance biking or steep hills but it is just perfect for neighbor riding and shorter distances on asphalt or concrete roads. I usually do 5 or 6 miles a day with my dog (weather permitting) and he is never happier than when he is running along side.....unless he's eating that is.

The Mobo comes with a pictured chart for assembly. I put both of mine together, It only takes about 1/2 hour and I double check to make sure everything is tight before we go 'moboing'. I got a Telescopic Safety Flag because the flag that comes with it is not bright enough for my satisfaction. I also use two Bike Peddler Take A Look Cycling Eyeglass Mirrors, one on each side of my sunglasses to ensure that I know exactly what is behind me at all times. I have attached a Delta Airzound Bike Horn just in case some one backs out of their driveway, etc. I always hang a canteen of water over the back with a Popware for Pets Travel Cup for Garrett too and, of course, I have a speaker and mp3 player for my favorite tunes....all that is left is to enjoy.

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If our weather would get better, I could really enjoy this bike. I can finally ride a bike and not have a backache. My gradkids are fasinated with it, this is a great product.

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Needs higher qual. tires, the compound gets worn quickly. If the Drive Hub had multi gearing capability I would give it 10 Stars.