Wheel wars

If I don't feel like an adult, that means I don't have to act like an adult.  Right?  Like, instead of putting my coming-soon tax refund into a savings account to pay for grown up things like food and gas and bills I could take out a little chunk and buy a toy to spin yarn with...

I think this will definitely be happening within the next few weeks.  Still, the question on my mind:  which wheel?

I mentioned the Fricke s160 in a previous post, which remains a possibility.  It's pretty ugly, though.  Not as ugly as PVC.  When I showed the picture to Oliver he said, "did they make that?  I seriously think you could make that.  Why is it so expensive?" 
 
I really like the look and capabilities of the Schacht Ladybug.  It's really pretty, and the wheel is red.  And the lines are really soft and pleasing, and it has handles.  It has the capability of switching between scotch tension and a double drive flyer.  And costs a bit more...

And then again there's the Lendrum folding single treadle wheel which not only looks gorgeous (it is made from actual wood all over whereas the Fricke's wheel is made from MDF and the Schacht's wheel is made from plastic).  Plus it folds.  The price of the complete kit falls between Fricke and Schacht. 

All three wheels are purportedly great for beginners, yet allow for skill advancement. 

The main question I need to sort through is just how important it is for the wheel to be pretty.

I think the Fricke might win because of its excellent value, and I can save over $200 which can be spent on fiber or my long awaited Ikea bed.

Gollee!