What wheels do i need?

jamLCFC

........okay the first answers gotta be round one s!!

Looking to go for a 2nd set of wheels for my Specalized Hardrock Disc.

I do a lot of roadwork but want a spre set to slot in when i get out for my `offroading`. This will be mainly Xc type riding on all surfaces.

With a relatively small budget i thought of looking for a 2nd hand set.

What do i need to consider for my purchasing? Is it as simple as any 26 inch disc wheel will do?

Thought i would ask before sticking a wanted note on here.

Many Thanks for your time

adb1006

What is your budget?

Any 26inch disc compatible wheelset should fit. Bare in mind you'll need to factor in another pair of rotors too if you want it to be a fairly straight-forward "swap over" each time you change wheels.

These are dirt cheap http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=produ ... egoryId=93
NB - they'll require Shimano Centre-lock rotors though, not the usual 6 bolt jobbies.

jamLCFC

realistic budget is gonna be £100ish.

I have the Magura Julie disc brake set up so that makes a difference...i guess.

supersonic

You can get a brand new set of Deore wheels from Merlin for 95 quid.

jamLCFC

would that be these?

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=produ ... egoryId=93

what are your thoughts on these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/26-32-WHITE-SPOKE ... 1|294%3A50

or these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Specialized-Stout ... 1|294%3A50



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supersonic

Yep, that's the Merlin ones. You would need to get centrlock rotors that are compatible with what you have.

The second hand set - doesn't look good value to me.

allthegearnoidea

you could have a look at the Xero ones on woollyhatshop.com pleased withg my freeride ones (i'm a bit too heavy for the xc ones!)