Rear XC/AM wheel?

TheWildHaggis
TheWildHaggis Posts: 143
edited February 2011 in MTB buying advice
Hi Folks,

My rear Xero ESD hub has just died on me as in the free hub has jammed solid. Which gives me an excuse to buy new rear wheel. Mainly XC/AM and the very odd bit of DH so something strong, and lighter than my old wheel (1200g) and max budget of £100.

So whats the recomendation?

Merlin hand built XT Hub with Mavic XC717 Rims (whats the dif between XC717 and XM719)?

Superstar slicks?

Any advice is most welcome.

Thanks in advance..
BeOne Frame, RockShox Recon, Mavic 719 XT Hubs, Elixr R brakes, floating rotor, SLX Drivetrain.
Webdesign project http://www.nfpc.org.uk

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  • davewalsh
    davewalsh Posts: 587
    +1 for the Merlin build. The XM719 is a wider and stronger rim than the XC717 (X Mountain rather than X Country).

    The fact that you do AM and a bit of DH suggests you want the XM719.
    Blue Pig
    Inbred
  • ilovedirt
    ilovedirt Posts: 5,798
    depends what hub it's on, I wouldn't buy anything with loose ball bearings these days, halo tornado/freedom is a pretty solid choice with cartridge bearings.
    Production Privee Shan

    B'Twin Triban 5
  • TheWildHaggis
    TheWildHaggis Posts: 143
    Thats whats making me go towards the super star wheels as they are cartridge bearings and i can get a pair for £140.

    Anybody have any experience of ChainReactionCycles for wheel builds?
    BeOne Frame, RockShox Recon, Mavic 719 XT Hubs, Elixr R brakes, floating rotor, SLX Drivetrain.
    Webdesign project http://www.nfpc.org.uk

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