2 sets of wheels?

toasty

Hiya, I was pondering getting another set of wheels for my hardtail, I regulary swap from slicks to XC tyres during the week depending on whether I get chance to go up to the trails and was pondering getting another set to make this easier.

All I was wondering is how much disc rotor/cassette positions differ per wheel. I currently have a set of Crossrides on it but wouldn't mind a lighter set like the new XT M775 for XC riding. Would this mean readjusting the rear derailleur and disc brake positioning every ride? Do most people use 2 sets of the same wheels or is all this stuff standardised?

Cheers!

ride_whenever

It is doable, but you can have issues with cassette and chain wear, best to have two chains really.

As for wheels for xc, 717 on xt with dt comps from merlin.

Bish Bash Bosh

toasty

717 on XT with DT Comp come out about 200-300g heavier than the XT M775 which is the reason I was swaying that direction. Even on Pro IIs they come out heavier.

I'd intended to swap cassette over, so chain wear wouldn't be an issue, doesn't take long to get a cassette off. In restrospect though maybe the tyre swapping would be easier

nicklouse

no problems with the chain as long as both cassettes are in similar condition.

you will most likely need to get some rotor shims as even if the hubs are ment to be the same they are not due to bearing wear etc.

Anonymous

for the amount of time it would take to change cassette and re-align calipers, just change your tyres, much more time economic. if you get the new wheels, sell your old ones to finance them.

toasty

Ah no, I didn't buy anything, I'd sell the old ones as you say. I was just wondering, incase they were so standardised it was going to be a "whip out old wheels, stick new ones in" jobby.

Sadly not by the looks of it Tyre swapping sounds like the best plan, bit awkward between slicks and tubeless but still.