Wheelset advice

Coolnick

I'm looking to upgrade the wheels for my 'hopper. Looking for something that will be an upgrade from my current sun mach IV 6061 alloy rims (spesh hubs), require low maintenance and are 6 bolt disc compatible and under £150 budget for the pair.

For your info, I weigh 70kg and want them for general trail use such as sherwood, cannock, peaks.

Anyone recommend a decent set that fit the bill? Is ebay an option or too high risk?

Cheers.

Pudseyp

These XT and WTB seem a good buy but the rims are silver not bad at £130 and if you join the VIP (it's free) you get an extra 10% off...

Though I would save or push the boat out and get these

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... r_2177.htm

£162 for the pair after the 10% discount and are tubeless compatible...

Coolnick

Come on guys must be some more recommendations please?

supersonic

Why not comment on what is up first?! As they would be my recommendations too. I was waiting for you ;-)

Coolnick

Thanks for reply. They do look a bargain for that price. I'm guessing that the cheaper Mavic Crossride and below are not a big enough step up then?

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop/Wheels/Mountain+Bike+Wheels/Custom+Wheels+-++Disc/Front+Handbuilt+Shimano++DT+Wheels+-+Disc_FRONT-WHEELS-DISC.htm

supersonic

They are ok, but are hard to get spares for. The XT/WTB set up in the merlin sale section is a good option - light, durable, easy spares and a cracking price.

Coolnick

Thanks, I'm tempted by the XT/WTB set as within budget and money to spare for new shock pump

Cheersw guys, helpful as always!