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| Author: | ajdonner [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 2:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 26" wheelset suggestions |
I've been looking at new wheelsets (QR, 100 F/135 R, six bolt disc preferred) in the sub $600 range and would like to hear local peoples experiences/opinions. Some of the options on my radar: Sun Ringle Charger Pros Easton EC70, EC90 and Haven Stan's Arch and Flow Others? Custom build? Backstory: I bought a 2010 stumpy fsr elite a little over a year ago. Love the bike but am more and more annoyed with the wheelset (don't remain true, multiple broken spokes, etc.). Ride aggressive XC (e.g. La Costa a couple times during the week and SJT/Noble on the weekends); nascar is pretty much the limit of my current ability (still haven't hit the last box drop or doubles at the bottom), weigh ~170 with full kit and consider myself a fairly smooth rider. Had Easton XC Ones on my previous bike (sold to pay for current ride) and they seemed more robust on the same trails than the stock DT swiss rims/shimano hubbed wheels on my stumpy. Thanks in advance for any useful input, Aaron |
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| Author: | Bolo [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 2:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 26" wheelset suggestions |
Buy some hope hoops through wiggle. Hope pro II evo hubs laced to many popular rims for around $375 for a pair with voucher. And it's easily convertible when you eventually change to 15/20mm axles. |
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| Author: | abzillah [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 3:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 26" wheelset suggestions |
Build your own. I used to bend wheels all the time, so I went with Hope hubs (36 spoke in the rear and 32 up front), DT swiss double butted spokes, and Mavic rims, and it totaled me less than $600. The rear wheel hasn't been bent yet, and I just bent the front a little this week at one of the big drops at Balboa Park. Hubs: ~$350 (250 rear, 100 front) Spokes: ~$80 Rims: ~ $120 Total: $550 after BikeBling 15% discount = $467 Someone here will likely build the wheels for you really cheap. |
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| Author: | Belizean [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 3:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 26" wheelset suggestions |
Easton Havocs, they are all mtn, a little wider and not much heavier, you can find them for under $300, usually run $700. All above post are good. |
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| Author: | ajdonner [ Mon Jun 04, 2012 8:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 26" wheelset suggestions |
Hey, Thanks for all of the ideas guys! |
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| Author: | No Bad Rides [ Mon Jun 04, 2012 8:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 26" wheelset suggestions |
The guys over at NOTB set me up with a new set of Arch EX at a good price. l love the new hoops. |
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| Author: | Squid [ Tue Jun 05, 2012 5:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 26" wheelset suggestions |
I bought the same bike with DT wheels and had the same problem. More broken spokes than I have ever had on all bikes combined. Went to NOTB and they set me up with a set of Stans Flow's and I have not had a single problem since they were put on. Went tubeless atthe same time and all can say about he combination is WOW. Jim |
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