D321, mtx, 721, or 729?
rideitgood
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I want to upgrade the wheels on my faith. I've now got saints, and a new e13, so was wondering what to do next. I'm a bit skint currently, and have in my room a new d321 rim. I should have enough money to get that fitted onto a 150mm pro 2 rear. I guess the main problem lies in that i want matching wheels. my mtx is heavy, so i don;t want one on the front, but my d321 on the fornt is super strong and i've had no problems with it in a year! So that leans me to the cheaper option of a hub and wheel build.
But then, I've heard only goos stuff about 721's, and in black on yellow they look killer. The only problem is, i don't have money for them yet. 729's also look sick, yet I've bgeen told not to bother, on account of the weight compared to 721's.
So, what should I do?
(Altermatively, I could scrap that and go for some saint brakes with xt levers, and save my pennies for some wheels when i severly taco my current ones.).
Much appreciated guys.
But then, I've heard only goos stuff about 721's, and in black on yellow they look killer. The only problem is, i don't have money for them yet. 729's also look sick, yet I've bgeen told not to bother, on account of the weight compared to 721's.
So, what should I do?
(Altermatively, I could scrap that and go for some saint brakes with xt levers, and save my pennies for some wheels when i severly taco my current ones.).
Much appreciated guys.
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which 321? the old 729?
the proper grey D321! or one of the new all mountain 321's?"Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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The proper grey one, old stlye I think. I picked up 4 of them along with two peugeot dh frames, raceface kit and boxxers for £200 about a year ago. i sold 2 on, and kept 2 in the hjoe of building them up. only built one so far.
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they are the same as the 729.
the 721 and theb 729 are the top mavic extreem rims. the 721 being a tad narrower and there for a little bit lighter.
the width also effects tyre profile."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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Alright
Thanks for that juicy but of info, I'll get the rear built onto a 150mm pro 2, best option right?
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brakes personal.
saints/Avid 7's, codes/Formula Oro 24's have a good look and feel/use."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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