New Wheelset Advice Please....
Bmjboy
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Hi All...
My mate has had nothing but problems with his rear wheel for a long time now on both wheel build quality and hub issues.
Hes now got some cash and wants to buy a complete wheelset ready to chuck onto the bike.
His rear cassette is only a few months old so that can come over, its a pretty standard Shimano 9spd.
Please could you guys advise on a good complete wheelset with suitable rear hub to accomodate that cassette.
His bike (is the same as mine) Giant XTC SE 06 with hydro MPH disc brakes.
For regular XC use, he wants these wheels before we go to Afan to avoid any tech issues on the trail.
Your suggestions please!! Budget is less than £150.
My mate has had nothing but problems with his rear wheel for a long time now on both wheel build quality and hub issues.
Hes now got some cash and wants to buy a complete wheelset ready to chuck onto the bike.
His rear cassette is only a few months old so that can come over, its a pretty standard Shimano 9spd.
Please could you guys advise on a good complete wheelset with suitable rear hub to accomodate that cassette.
His bike (is the same as mine) Giant XTC SE 06 with hydro MPH disc brakes.
For regular XC use, he wants these wheels before we go to Afan to avoid any tech issues on the trail.
Your suggestions please!! Budget is less than £150.
"I don't do double-entendres, but I do like to slip a big one in occasionally"
Giant Trance X2 / Garmin Edge 305 / Empty Wallet
Giant Trance X2 / Garmin Edge 305 / Empty Wallet
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XT hubs on Mavic XC717 rims, with double butted spokes. About 125 quid.0
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supersonic wrote:XT hubs on Mavic XC717 rims, with double butted spokes. About 125 quid.
Top Man! - Im on Merlin now looking at just that.
For spoke choice is the stock ACI S/S DB - is that OK? (what does it mean??)
They come in at £124 based on your suggestion.."I don't do double-entendres, but I do like to slip a big one in occasionally"
Giant Trance X2 / Garmin Edge 305 / Empty Wallet0 -
ACI is the maker, SS is stainless steel, DB is double butted.
Perfect spokes, keep with them!0 -
Im on Skype with him now, he's buying them!
Mavic did crop up in my searches so guessed it was a good choice, just didnt know what spec to look buy.
If they're good Im getting a set!!
Thanks for your help.
"I don't do double-entendres, but I do like to slip a big one in occasionally"
Giant Trance X2 / Garmin Edge 305 / Empty Wallet0 -
Great wheelset, pretty light, strong - handbuilt from merlin will last years.0
