Top of the range XC wheelset - what to get today!

theuncharmed

Hi all,

I thought I'd take this opportunity to save 10% at CRC and get myself either a new rear wheel or a complete wheelset.

Options:

DTS 240 on ZTR Crest
Chris King on 717
Hope pro 2 on 717
Mavic Crossmax ST

There are reasons as to why the above are the only options.

I can't decide. Any personal experiences of any of the above would help wonders.

I've already had a vouch for the DTS 240 on ZTR Crest.

Anonymous

If you could get the Crest rims on Pro2 hubs, that would be my choice.

supersonic

For what sort of riding? Any particular axles you need? And what bike?

theuncharmed

Duh! Sorry that would help wouldn't it!

15mm front 6 bolt
135 6 bolt rear
XC / trail riding
Giant Anthem

supersonic

The Hope Pro2 on Crest are a well priced and popular option at the minute.

I have always liked XTR hubs, but silly current prices for them have priced them out of the 300 quid budget arena.

The Crest rim saves about 50g each over the 717.

individual6891

theuncharmed wrote:

I thought I'd take this opportunity to save 10% at CRC

I'm missing something here? Is there a sale on cos I can't see it on the site?

*AL*

individual6891 wrote:

theuncharmed wrote:

I thought I'd take this opportunity to save 10% at CRC

I'm missing something here? Is there a sale on cos I can't see it on the site?

It's a customer loyalty deal they're offering at the moment, so not open to everyone.

Dick Scruttock

DT Swiss and Crest rims. Totally beautiful combination.

Wheelspinner

This looked like a tempting deal to me.....

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=53174

But they don't fit my Epic Comp in the front. (I think.)

leaflite

Do you have to get things from crc? superstar have some with alexrims xcr rims which were used by some xc racing team reduced from £500 to £430 a set. They weigh in at 1.3kg a pair!

ashleymp777

I went for Chris King on DT Swiss rims and they're fabulous, both in the looks dept and versitility dept.

theuncharmed

In the end I didn't get anything, just couldn't decide!

I think I will go for the King and hopefully on a Crest rim if CRC can get the 32 hole hub in stock soon.

Thanks for the help all.

richg1979

go for dt 240 hubs, far better than hopes.