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Jonesy
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OK, so now that we know not to buy Mavic rims or Shimano hubs, this
wheelbuild becomes a little bit of uncharted territory. I have not
yet decided which hubs - DT Hugi Onyx disc or Hope Bulb disc. Maybe
an equivalent quality hub, at a smaller cost? I like my Deore disc
hubs, but they are a product of the evil Big S, so they're on the way
out.
Next comes rims. I know that some folks run Sun-Ringle rims, and
those might be OK for XC/Clydesdale. I looked also at Atomlabs, but
their lightest rim is 700g! Holy **** - I'm not on a DH rig here.
I'm willing to sacrifice some durabilty for light weight, but would
rather compromise on the weight/durability rather than go to the
extreme on either. WTB has some disc-specific rims that look like
they may fit the bill, but I have no data on how durable their rim
product is. I like their tires, however.
I don't mind spending a little extra to get lighter and stronger.
Since this is for an XC disk-brake bike, I would probably go for a
slightly more durable product over a slightly lighter one, just to be
on the safe side.
The spokes will be DB 14-15-14 Wheelsmith or DT Swiss. Whatever I can
get cheapest, quickest in the proper length. Brass nipples.
And this will be a conventional (not "tubless" [sic]) wheelset.)
TIA,
--
Jonesy
wheelbuild becomes a little bit of uncharted territory. I have not
yet decided which hubs - DT Hugi Onyx disc or Hope Bulb disc. Maybe
an equivalent quality hub, at a smaller cost? I like my Deore disc
hubs, but they are a product of the evil Big S, so they're on the way
out.
Next comes rims. I know that some folks run Sun-Ringle rims, and
those might be OK for XC/Clydesdale. I looked also at Atomlabs, but
their lightest rim is 700g! Holy **** - I'm not on a DH rig here.
I'm willing to sacrifice some durabilty for light weight, but would
rather compromise on the weight/durability rather than go to the
extreme on either. WTB has some disc-specific rims that look like
they may fit the bill, but I have no data on how durable their rim
product is. I like their tires, however.
I don't mind spending a little extra to get lighter and stronger.
Since this is for an XC disk-brake bike, I would probably go for a
slightly more durable product over a slightly lighter one, just to be
on the safe side.
The spokes will be DB 14-15-14 Wheelsmith or DT Swiss. Whatever I can
get cheapest, quickest in the proper length. Brass nipples.
And this will be a conventional (not "tubless" [sic]) wheelset.)
TIA,
--
Jonesy