What wheels do i need?
jamLCFC
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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
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
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Compulsive tinkerer....my ideas far far outway my ability and that makes things costly !!
Compulsive tinkerer....my ideas far far outway my ability and that makes things costly !!
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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.0 -
realistic budget is gonna be £100ish.
I have the Magura Julie disc brake set up so that makes a difference...i guess.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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You can get a brand new set of Deore wheels from Merlin for 95 quid.0
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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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Compulsive tinkerer....my ideas far far outway my ability and that makes things costly !!0 -
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.0 -
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!)Timmo.
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