Got my Trek Lexa SL last Christmas and finally got my new wheels. Psimet Velocity A23 laced with Sapim X-Ray white spokes I LOVE-- LOVE--- LOVE them!!! Even the shop was impressed with them, when I took my bike in for my yearly tune up. I also added some colored bar tape and black saddle (hate white--gets too dirty IMO.
Here she is...so sad it is way too cold to ride her
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12-10-2013, 07:16 AM #1
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Befor and after Upgrades
2012 Trek Lexa SL
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12-10-2013, 04:10 PM #2
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Nice wheels!
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12-10-2013, 04:20 PM #3
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+1…..and celeste bar tape!!!
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12-10-2013, 04:21 PM #4
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What gauge spokes did you get?
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12-10-2013, 05:18 PM #5
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Very nice! A23s and Sapims are a great choice. What hubs did you use?
I like the bar tape and saddle better as well.Living life like there's no tomorrow.
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12-11-2013, 05:14 AM #6
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Here is my build. I am not sure on spoke gauge though but they are LIGHT!!!!! I believe they are generic hubs but, for my price range, they will do.
Front=Bitex RAF13 black hub laced to a Velocity A23 rim 20f/RadialX using CXRay-White spokes and DT-12mm-Brass-Black nipples
Rear=Bitex RAR13 black hub with Shimano freehub body laced to a Velocity A23 rim 24r/2X using CXRay-White spokes on the Drive Side and laced 2X using CXRay-White spokes on the Non-Drive Side and DT-12mm-Brass-Black nipples
Bar Tape is Bontrager Sea Foam color. I got an extra set because I love the color so much and it matches the bike accent color.
Estimated weight should be in the neighborhood of ~1422g for the set BTW they look so much better in person. Photos do not do them justice at all.
Last edited by Trek-chick; 12-11-2013 at 05:17 AM.
2012 Trek Lexa SL
2012 Giant TCX2
2015 Trek Remedy 7
2016 Trek Lexa C
2016 Specialized Hellga-Fat Bike
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