Fikse wheels- never again

[bigtime]

Originally Posted by elitecustombody

Ditto!
I guess I will never understand why people like Fikse so much,when there are many other wheel makers with much faster build time.

because the wheels are so dam nice when you get them!

[elitecustombody]

Originally Posted by bigtime

because the wheels are so dam nice when you get them!

Can you define "so dam nice "? Their huge lineup of the whole 5 styles,that's been around for 20 years? Or the quality the OP has experienced?

[bigtime]

Originally Posted by elitecustombody

Can you define "so dam nice "? Their huge lineup of the whole 5 styles,that's been around for 20 years? Or the quality the OP has experienced?

Both. I happen to really like the 20 year old styles versus some other wheels where people will do anything to try and be different. The quality on the 2 sets I own is second to none.

[elitecustombody]

Originally Posted by bigtime

Both. I happen to really like the 20 year old styles versus some other wheels where people will do anything to try and be different. The quality on the 2 sets I own is second to none.

Ask OP why he sent one wheel back

[4mm]

Originally Posted by bigtime

Both. I happen to really like the 20 year old styles versus some other wheels where people will do anything to try and be different. The quality on the 2 sets I own is second to none.

Originally Posted by 6D9 Matt

Fact is... I am buying wheels based on the STYLE I like, and the quality.


Just saying... Id rather wait 8-10+ weeks for some Fikses that I want, rather than settle for some other wheel manufacturer that will get them to me in 4-5 weeks.

I tend to agree with bigtime and 6D9 Matt. I have owned two sets of Fikse plus many Forgeline and HRE. My favorite multi-piece wheel is Fikse, in monoblok style it is HRE.

I am willing to wait the extra long time to receive the wheels as long as I am told BEFORE purchasing how long the actual wait will be. It's always better to underpromise and overdeliver than conversely.

[cencalc6]

Originally Posted by elitecustombody

Can you define "so dam nice "? Their huge lineup of the whole 5 styles,that's been around for 20 years? Or the quality the OP has experienced?

Another reason why people go with Fikse wheels is because they are alot cheaper then other manufactures....

[elitecustombody]

Originally Posted by cencalc6

Another reason why people go with Fikse wheels is because they are alot cheaper then other manufactures....

Hmm.. A lot cheaper than what other manufacturers?How much did you pay for yours?

[6D9 Matt]

Fact is... I am buying wheels based on the STYLE I like, and the quality. Obviously if someone likes the Fikse styles (I do as well) I maybe wouldnt care to wait longer in order to get what I want. Now this is a situation that obviously has been dragged out (and not acceptable), but I havent heard this happening often with Fikse.

Just saying... its whatever EACH consumer wants. Sure Fikse has a small amount of models to choose from compared to a lot of wheel manufacturers, but doesnt that speak volumes of how successful they are then?

Just saying... Id rather wait 8-10+ weeks for some Fikses that I want, rather than settle for some other wheel manufacturer that will get them to me in 4-5 weeks.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by elitecustombody

Hmm.. A lot cheaper than what other manufacturers?How much did you pay for yours?

He is likely referring to their new retail pricing. They used to be pretty spendy average $4k+ per set, but now are about $1k cheaper since new management/ownership got it. At least this is what I have seen.

[usa-69z]

im sill waitin' 7/19th

please when these do turn up ,check and re-check for any marks or flaws as i dont want mine sent to me and have to play around sending 1 back to be replaced.. from Oz