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CARBON!!
But these versions - 33mm wide externally and 26mm internal:
Built up by Light Bicycle in China with Hope Pro II EVO hubs, black bladed spokes and black nipples.
Total wheelset weight should be 1575 +/- 25g, delivered cost (excluding any taxes I might get stung for) £579.
That should save a minimum of 550g (and could be up to 600g if the tolerance is on my side) compared to the Superstar AM-490s that are currently on the Reign - even I should notice that difference
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That actually seems pretty good value for a carbon wheelset! My mate paid £800 alone for rims recently.
You'll have to report back once you've received and tested them
Lame in comparison, but I got a Lezyne Alloy Drive pump in the post today. It's a really nice bit of kit, so well made, but the red anodising is the pinkest I've ever seen! Good job it's stays in my bag. My ti topcap should be here today too, and the IXS lid if I'm lucky.Current:
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Proutster wrote:CARBON!!
But these versions - 33mm wide externally and 26mm internal:
Built up by Light Bicycle in China with Hope Pro II EVO hubs, black bladed spokes and black nipples.
Total wheelset weight should be 1575 +/- 25g, delivered cost (excluding any taxes I might get stung for) £579.
That should save a minimum of 550g (and could be up to 600g if the tolerance is on my side) compared to the Superstar AM-490s that are currently on the Reign - even I should notice that difference
Will be looking forward to see how you get on with those, another option when it comes to wheels, the more I think about the Crossmax Enduro's the more I think that going for them because they're yellow when actually they're a) a good 150-200g heavier than I'd like b) narrower than I'd like and c) I don't fancy proprietary spokes and rims, could be expensive if they break, means I'm looking at custom builds again and the LB rims are definitely something I'll look into. Did see some Industry Nine torch hubs with Arch Ex's on Justridingalong last night though, too many choices!0 -
I'll be ordering mine on wednesday, but in 29er flavour with blue bits0
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VWsurfbum wrote:I'll be ordering mine on wednesday, but in 29er flavour with blue bits
Are you buying the complete wheels, same as me, or just the rims and getting them made-up over here?
The only issue is that we're now into Chinese New Year season, so they've told me that they won't be ready to ship until 10th Feb
Not too disappointed though as the weather might've improved by then... 0 -
Really! Bugger I want them now!!!Proutster wrote:VWsurfbum wrote:I'll be ordering mine on wednesday, but in 29er flavour with blue bits
Are you buying the complete wheels, same as me, or just the rims and getting them made-up over here?
The only issue is that we're now into Chinese New Year season, so they've told me that they won't be ready to ship until 10th Feb Not too disappointed though as the weather might've improved by then...
I'll be getting them built by them, novatec hubs and DT spokes with AM rims.0 -
Fingers crossed, the only thing I'm worried about is the temprature when it warms up outside.lawman wrote:fat_homer wrote:The Urge and Mavic lids I ordered are no good, so I've bit the bullet and ordered an A1 Drone. I've started to warm quite alot to the looks after seeing a couple whilst out yesterday.
You won't regret it! Used mine for the first time proper yesterday and forgot I was wearing it, so comfortable, loads of coverage and it didn't get too hot either. They are expensive, but definitely worth it!0 -
VWsurfbum wrote:Really! Bugger I want them now!!!
I'll be getting them built by them, novatec hubs and DT spokes with AM rims.
You might be lucky, I think they keep the Novatec hubs in stock - they don't have the new, 40t, Pro II EVOs in stock, so there'll be a delay of a week or two getting them over there (seems mad them being made in Barnoldswick, then flying over to China then back over to Manchester but hey, it's only jetfuel).0 -
Well once I've ordered hopefully I'll have more of a clue?Proutster wrote:VWsurfbum wrote:Really! Bugger I want them now!!!
I'll be getting them built by them, novatec hubs and DT spokes with AM rims.
You might be lucky, I think they keep the Novatec hubs in stock - they don't have the new, 40t, Pro II EVOs in stock, so there'll be a delay of a week or two getting them over there (seems mad them being made in Barnoldswick, then flying over to China then back over to Manchester but hey, it's only jetfuel).
Still waiting on my pikes!0 -
Some of these
all mountain 29er carbon mtb wheels clincher tubeless wheel ready
glossy,3K,Front 32H/Rear 32H, Novatec D881SB 15mm/D882SB 12*142mm,White Hub ,Pillar Aero X-TRA 1420 Spokes ,Blue Nipples
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Just need a new front tyre now, Rubber queen or MK2?0 -
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Finally they are here! Pike 29 160mm WahooooVWsurfbum wrote:
Big is better!0 -
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I think the pike is going to make Rockshox a bucket of cash!
Fox is going to feel that one have an effect.0 -
Thewaylander wrote:I think the pike is going to make Rockshox a bucket of cash!
Fox is going to feel that one have an effect.
I wouldn't be surprised if Fox come out with a pretty much brand new 34 at Sea Otter, it'll be lighter and feature a wider range of adjustment I reckon, they need because they're losing sales fast, especially aftermarket. Even a Fox fan boy like me is considering Pikes instead of the current 34!0 -
lawman wrote:Thewaylander wrote:I think the pike is going to make Rockshox a bucket of cash!
Fox is going to feel that one have an effect.
I wouldn't be surprised if Fox come out with a pretty much brand new 34 at Sea Otter, it'll be lighter and feature a wider range of adjustment I reckon, they need because they're losing sales fast, especially aftermarket. Even a Fox fan boy like me is considering Pikes instead of the current 34!
Completely but i think price is a huge issue, the pike is available for nearly half the price of the fox equivalent too....0 -
Yeah at rrp they're similar but actual cost difference is huge. I'm gonna try and ride a Pike soon, see if it loves up to the hype0
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thought it was 700 vs 900 rrp, while i can only find fox discounted for last year models.
If i get my build this year will be a pike up front thats for sure, fox just hasnt impressed me for a while now 0 -
Just fitted them, Ooooh so smooth!
Gotta get this work rubbish out the way then a sneaky trip out i feel?0 -
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Vw, are you single handedly responsible for the economic upturn or have you killed sheepsteeth, sold his watch and pen collection and are spending the proceeds whilst wearing his flesh as some kind of pelt?0
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VWsurfbum wrote:Well in a nutshell yes
You're wearing his nut shell?0 -
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VWsurfbum wrote:Tenner off at the moment on the piston heads store
Cheers, I'll have a look.0
