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14-03.-2007, 10:59 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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MTB Wheels
Hi,
I'm looking to replace the wheelset on my hard tail MTB they're creaking and side walls are very thin. This bike does all of my commuting work and rarely goes off road (thats what the dualy is for). Anyway I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to look for as far as wheel sets go, I'm thinking of speding about $300 all up. I've also noticed a few other threads on wheels and they generally sum up with Good: Mavics Bad: Alex X2100 rims Quandos hubs Shimano R550 Unknown: Sun ryhno Lite w/ Deore hubs So I'm basiclly looking for recommendations of whats good (I am prepared to extend my price range). Also would it be better if get wheels built up from parts ? Cheers |
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14-03.-2007, 11:09 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Re: MTB Wheels
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YES -- have the wheels hand built. |
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15-03.-2007, 03:04 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Tokai,CAPE TOWN,SA
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Re: MTB Wheels
The NAMEBRAND wheel set works out quite a bit cheaper out here than building up a wheel.,a decent set of shemano disk ready sealed bearing rims comes in at under R2000 Here in cape town.thats about 180 pounds.
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15-03.-2007, 08:43 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Re: MTB Wheels
Mavic 717 rims, Shimano Deore LX or XT hubs, DT Swiss Competition spokes, handbuilt. You don't need anything beefier for what you describe.
Shimano R550 is 700C only, isn't it?
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