new hub/ rear wheel.

antshybrid

thinking of upgrading my wheelset on the remedy to something a bit more butch. what are you guys running? should i just swop over my rims to a different hub, or get some new wheels made up?

nicklouse

well new rims will mean new spokes as the chance of the rims needing the same length spokes is very slim.

supersonic

What are you running at the minute, what bike, and what type of riding?

antshybrid

its a remedy 8 09 model with bontrager rhythm comp wheels. doing a mix of freeride,xc and some downhill. buying new spokes too is not a problem.

ride_whenever

823 or stans flow on hope hubs from merlin

antshybrid

is that mavic 823? like the sound of hope hubs!!

pauljoes

hi there, I also have a trek remedy and the bontrager wheelset are good strong wheels have been told that the rear wheel have a 8mm skewer because of the ABP and a standard one if 5mm there for a new wheelset might not fit. I have been told this not checked myself you could allways check in your LBS and do me a fovour tell me if it works so i can buy a new set

antshybrid

ok mate will do. getting in touch with hope in the morning to see what they can do.

pauljoes

better safe than sorry i think mate. I am after a set of pro `2 on stans rims meant to be very light and very strong.

antshybrid

sounds good! will let you know what they say.

eddyesi

The Rhythm comp rim is the same width and weight as the Flow, and as a wheelset they are the same as the Hoops @1900g give or take. They are also both tubeless, and servicable cartridge bearings, and not sure if any other hubs fit the ABP

http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopi ... highlight=

So why change :?: best off spending the money going tubeless :idea:

You need to spend serious cash to get a lighter or stronger set of rims

antshybrid

well here they are- pro 2 hubs with DT swiss rims,

pauljoes

MINT!!!!!!
Cheers for all your info help, when I can afford a set I am sure getting myself a set. go and get her dirty now.