!US$300 Decent Wheelset Reco, Pls.

[rtsy]

I'd like to get a wheelset for the slick tires on my Giant NRS3 and use the orignial Alex Rims Ace18 for the (backup) stock knobby tires.

Are there XC-xuited wheelsets below US$300? If none, what is the entry level pricing for this?

Kindly please suggest brands and models.

Thanks!

 

[percious]

For a tad over 200 dollars Colorado cyclist mates XT hubs to Mavic 517 rims. That's what I have been racing all summer... Colorado cyclist makes a really good set of wheels, perfectly true, tensioned, and strong. Is your setup 7 or 8 speed in the rear?

-percious

 

[daveornee]

Originally posted by rtsy
I'd like to get a wheelset for the slick tires on my Giant NRS3 and use the orignial Alex Rims Ace18 for the (backup) stock knobby tires.

Are there XC-xuited wheelsets below US$300? If none, what is the entry level pricing for this?

Kindly please suggest brands and models.

Thanks!

Shimano XT hubs with Mavic 517 rims are good.
I can hand build you a pair using DT DB 14/15 3X spokes for $195.
I take care to spoke align, tension balance, true, center, and stress relieve.
I use all new components. The wheels are for 8/9 speed Shimano HG cassettes or 7 speed with a spacer.
David Ornee, Western Springs, IL