Custom Rear Wheel

alex9106

Hey,

So basically i need a completely new rear wheel for my 2008 Specialized Rockhopper Disc. The current one couldn't really handle a guy my size on the trails (6ft,17st). Now all i do is a bit of light trails and i also use my bike for getting to work, so i need a good all round wheel. I have around £130-£150 to spend.

What setup would you recommend and also what site's to buy it from?

Thanks!

supersonic

XT hub, 521 rim, double butted spokes - Merlin cycles.

alex9106

cheers for the quick reply supersonic, but i have a question... I see that it says Splined Disc, are my discs compatible with that? I thought i needed 6 bolt. Im running the stock discs, Avid Juicy 3 SL hydraulic disc brake with 6" G2 clean sweep rotor.

supersonic

You could run an adaptor

alex9106

Ah can i get this from merlin cycles too? What are the actualy adapters called?

thanks once again

supersonic

Splined to 6 bolt adaptor ;-)

Superstar sell them cheap. Or sometimes Merling throw them in if you ask.

Check out the superstar wheels too ie the Switch hub, double butted spokes and the strong rime (I forget its name)

alex9106

haha ah ok bit stupid question from me then lol xD

Ah ok ill check them out too, thanks alot mate!

alex9106

oh one last thing! Is rim tape needed? If so what width? Sorry for the newbie questions xD

EDIT: Guess what... another question! 32 or 36 spokes? Considering my size i was thinking the more spokes i have the better?

benpinnick

If you can stretch to 175 you could get a hope hoop with DT EX rim. That would suit you well.

supersonic

alex9106 wrote:

oh one last thing! Is rim tape needed? If so what width? Sorry for the newbie questions xD

Yes, or you can use a couple of wraps of electrical tape.