Replacement Front Wheel

dry664

Just got back from a gentle lunchtime ride which ended with me "doing a superman" and my bike ending up a good 15 yards away Had to call the missus and get her to pick me up :oops:
Anyway, not coincidentally I'm now looking for a replacement front wheel for my Whyte 801. I already took it to the LBS to ask for a repair but they just laughed at me.
I dont know much about wheels but I'm looking for something that would be a direct replacement or a slight upgrade. Heres the spec for the 801:
http://www.whytebikes.com/2012/bike_pag ... W-1-023-12
The rim is made by Alexrims but I have no idea whats the model/spec.
Can anyone suggest a replacement for me?? Thanks

dry664

Just stripped the bent wheel down and it weighs 920g

cooldad

How much do you want to spend.

dry664

£50-100.
Bloke at my local Evans suggested it was 'an opportunity to upgrade'. I told him what kind of riding I've been doing and he suggested something like this.....
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/hop ... l-ec027436

dry664

I could be convinced to replace the back as well and take advantage of any good discounts on pairs.

dry664

Ok, I have it narrowed down to:
1. Hope Pro 2 Evo w/ DT XR400 or Mavic XM 719 and upgrade the rear at a later date
2.Get this wheelset from Superstar
http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... cts_id=227

I'm inclined to go for the wheelset. Will these wheels be strong enough for a few smallish jumps, drops with a 14 stone rider?

The Rookie

More than strong enough....

Simon

dry664

Ordered the Superstar's. Come on Mr Postman!!