Fixedgeargallery (FGG) did a review a while back about the Alien Bikes wheelset. Overall the review seems to sound positive. Laced to 36 hole rims with a 3 cross spoke pattern these rims - for all intents and purposes - are stiff. I really like the deep, satin black finish as well. The non-polished sidewalls means don’t use brakes; you don’t want to mess up that nice finish do you?

Surprisingly, the wheelset is inexpensive at $149 and it comes with a 16T cog and lockring. Andy, I hope you are taking notice, these would look great on your Pake…which also happens to be the test bike they used. Those Conti’s look nice on there too!

Another Alien Bikes part the guys tested was their track crankset. I’ve had my eye on these cranks for a while and was relieved that the craftsmanship - as FGG noted - was so well done. At $89 and an extra $15 for the bottom bracket, these are a great inexpensive and nice upgrade to any bike.

Overall, looks like FGG gave top marks to both products. If it’s good enough for them, well then, there you have it!

More Info: Alien Bikes.

Now if only I had a bike to put these on…