I need a set of clinchers. Yes, I am one of those tubular guys, but for long lone miles in the crappy NW roads I need a second set of wheels.

Noticed that Performance carries some record10 + OP wheels for around $300. I have a ton of points so this will cost me even less. However, I don't know who's building these wheels nor how good of a job they do.

Should I go for it or just order a set of Nimble Spiders? The Spiders will cost me 2x.

I don't race, weigh 185, and solo on rollies at an avg. of 17-20 mph avg.

Thanks in advance.

I think you will find that the Performance build is "OK" They don't have the reputation of Colorado Cyclist or Excel, let alone OddsandEndos or Joe Young (et. al.) However, you can't go way wrong with that combination of parts and price. If you've got the skills, your best bet would probably to buy the Performance wheels and then sort them out when you get them - reduce the tension, match the number of threads showing on each nipple, and bring the wheel back up to tension and true. It's pretty hard to damage anything during a build, so using the wheels as a parts source is a nice economical way to get a good set of wheels.

Quality Wheelhouse built them. I recommend you go for the wheels, take them to your LBS, and have them true'd/tensioned unless you're SURE they don't need it. You probably can't beat the price, and Record hubs and OP rims are about as good as it gets. You'll ride the hubs for the better part of a lifetime.

Do you mean from QBP ? If so, they are probably worth the money. I've bought a few "stock" wheels from Perf, and usually have to touch them up just a little, before riding.

I think you will find that the Performance build is "OK" They don't have the reputation of Colorado Cyclist or Excel, let alone OddsandEndos or Joe Young (et. al.) However, you can't go way wrong with that combination of parts and price. If you've got the skills, your best bet would probably to buy the Performance wheels and then sort them out when you get them - reduce the tension, match the number of threads showing on each nipple, and bring the wheel back up to tension and true. It's pretty hard to damage anything during a build, so using the wheels as a parts source is a nice economical way to get a good set of wheels.


i got mine few months ago from excel, wich is my third set build from them 2 prior change to campy. Now i'm using 2x drive and nondirve side. Very reliabable, maint free and spinning like a hell, Have a nice ride.
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Do you mean from QBP ? If so, they are probably worth the money. I've bought a few "stock" wheels from Perf, and usually have to touch them up just a little, before riding.

QBP's wheel division is called Quality Wheelhouse.

I have also ordered this wheelset from Performance (backordered, but price and discounts are locked in).

The price is very good...I cannot buy record hubs for less than $300 USD in Canada. I'll stress the wheels and go for a ride when they come in and then take them in for a checkup.

I wouldn't hesitate. The weight difference is trivial (most of it is skewers) and they have the same quality internals.

That and the Centaur build might not be backordered, but then again, the Record sale might be cheaper.

I got these same wheels about 1.5 years ago and probably have close to 5K miles on them. The front has been problem free. The spokes on the rear wheel kept unthreading, though. After about 50 miles, the wheel would be out of true because a single would unthread. I finally had it rebuilt and it's been great ever since. I've broken one spoke, but I was weighing about 220 lbs at the time and I was putting ~200 miles per week on them. Any wheel set than can hold up to getting flogged by a 220 lbs rider sprinting at 35+ down Houston "streets" is good for me.

I say go for it, but be ready to have to have some work done.

TB