new white wheels

andy46

hi everyone,

after having my scott spark 50 for a couple of months i've decided that i want to do something to make it a bit more individual.

so i was thinking of changing the wheels, obviously i would like them to be better than whats on (alex rims xc44) lighter/stronger etc, so any advice and comments would be appreciated.

one condition they must be white. thank's

BlackSpur

budget?
http://www.amclassic.com/products/mtbwh ... 26disc.php

http://www.amclassic.com/products/mtbwh ... erview.php

ride_whenever

Although the american classics are very nice wheels. I'd always use handbuilts on my mtbs.

I'd suggest the DT xr 4.2d, i've just got a set and they're absolutely pimped, also very lightweight. I'd use silver spokes because white ones will set you back between 150 and 350 quid!!!!! For hubs, either the dt swiss ones (very expensive) or the halo supadrive rear and the spindoctor front.

Either build them yourself or get your lbs to build them.

andy46

BlackSpur wrote:

budget?
http://www.amclassic.com/products/mtbwh ... 26disc.php

http://www.amclassic.com/products/mtbwh ... erview.php

i've not really set a budget, as i don't really know what to go for. thats where i'm hopeing for advice off you nice people

i have looked at halo rims are these any better than what i already have?

nicklouse

the white Halos are not really XC rims.

Freeride yes for the freedoms and the rest 4X and DH and DJ.

andy46

ride_whenever wrote:

Although the american classics are very nice wheels. I'd always use handbuilts on my mtbs.

I'd suggest the DT xr 4.2d, i've just got a set and they're absolutely pimped, also very lightweight. I'd use silver spokes because white ones will set you back between 150 and 350 quid!!!!! For hubs, either the dt swiss ones (very expensive) or the halo supadrive rear and the spindoctor front.

Either build them yourself or get your lbs to build them.

could i not just get some rims and use the hubs and spokes i already have. incase you cant tell i know nothing about wheels lol

BlackSpur

spokes, no not really. Hubs yes. What hubs do you have now?

andy46

BlackSpur wrote:

spokes, no not really. Hubs yes. What hubs do you have now?

here's a link for the spec of my bike-


http://scottusa.com/gb_en/product/2413/16088/spark_50

if its worth changing the hubs i would do

nicklouse

not worth it, sell your old wheels (or keep as spares) and buy new wheels.

ride_whenever

Nic what did you mean about the halo wheels, i was only refering to the hub.

Other white rims that would be really nice, the stans rims now come in white, more will be arriving in the uk soon apparently.

nicklouse

ride_whenever
Andy was asking about the halo rims see his post above mine.

andy46

so i guess im looking at rims spokes and hubs then, im thinking white rims with black spokes how much am i looking at for all this and will there be a noticable difference (other than the colour) when riding the bike.

sorry for the lack of knowlage it's the first bike i've had worth upgrading :oops:

nicklouse

well i did go for freedoms on my SS XC



a hand build, strong and stiff. work well could be a tad lighter but i am no rake.

nonnac85

LOL - you lined up the writing on the tyres and rims!

nicklouse

nonnac85 wrote:

LOL - you lined up the writing on the tyres and rims!

err YES makes finding punctures so much easier. when you know where to look on both the tube and the tyre.

ride_whenever

The only difference between the colours is the price!!!!

Normally black bits are a little bit more than silver, and then white are a massive premium...

deffler

nicklouse wrote:

well i did go for freedoms on my SS XC



a hand build, strong and stiff. work well could be a tad lighter but i am no rake.

Very nice bike, love the rims. Wish I had the cash to put white rims on mine.