some advice on wheels please

andy46
andy46 Posts: 1,666
edited June 2010 in MTB buying advice
Hi everyone,

I have decided that my next upgrade for the spark is going to be a new set of wheels,and would just like some peoples advice and thoughts on what to go for as there is so much choice out there. :?

my current wheels are Alexrims XC44 with a shimano rear hub and scott front hub, so obviously i would want my new wheels to be better than what i already have.

As for my style of riding i don't do anything extreme, i like to keep both wheels on the ground :lol:

I went into my local LBS today where they have some Mavic crossrides which the man said would be ideal for me, just thought i'd ask here first.

Also had some DT Swiss wheels on Hope hubs (which looked very nice) for around £300. The Mavics were £180.

Thanks for any help and info, Andy :)
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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    I din't think the Mavics will be any lighter than what you have. If you want to save some weight than you are looking at the more expensive ones.
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  • andy46
    andy46 Posts: 1,666
    would the mavics still be a good "upgrade" as in better hubs, better quality wheel build etc. Any suggestions of the kind of wheels i should be looking at for my style of bike and riding, there's so much choice i don't know where to start.
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    2015 Specialized Roubaix Sport sl4

    2014 Specialized Allez Sport
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Can't speak for anything else but the hubs are really good on the Mavic CRs. Smooth as day one and upwards of 4k....

    They are built well but like SS says there are lighter ones out there just you pay the price. For £120 CRs make a great choice if you want a factory set.
  • andy46
    andy46 Posts: 1,666
    Chunkers1980 wrote:
    Can't speak for anything else but the hubs are really good on the Mavic CRs. Smooth as day one and upwards of 4k....

    They are built well but like SS says there are lighter ones out there just you pay the price. For £120 CRs make a great choice if you want a factory set.

    £120?? they're £180 at my lbs :shock:
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    2015 Specialized Roubaix Sport sl4

    2014 Specialized Allez Sport
  • Pudseyp
    Pudseyp Posts: 3,514
    I would spunk the extra £120 and take the DT/Hope combo...
    Rutland and Wynstanleys would be a bit cheaper...

    http://www.rutlandcycling.com/21343/Hop ... -Hubs.html
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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Here:

    http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/mountain- ... sc-09.html

    Get the six bolt adapters too as these are at least £20 for a pair any where else and it costs no more... weird...
  • Pudseyp
    Pudseyp Posts: 3,514
    IMO the crossrides are a step sideways rather than a step up and the Merlin price is each ..Hope and DT..a yummy combo and better value at £269 the pair from Rutland
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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    It IS a pair....
  • nickfrog
    nickfrog Posts: 610
    Shimano MT-65 at £185 / pair from Merlin. Genuine 1800grams and very very solid.
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