MAVIC or Hope wheels

endorfin1
endorfin1 Posts: 12
edited January 2013 in MTB buying advice
I'm after a new set of wheels for my ride, it's between the MAVIC crossmax ST and the hope evo 2 SP on crest rims, what do you people think is best?.

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    What bike is it for, how much do you weigh and how hard do you ride?
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  • endorfin1
    endorfin1 Posts: 12
    It's for an Endorfin VP4 SL 4 inch full sus, I'm about 170lb and like to XC and trails. Sorry about the first post had a few probs and didn't think it went through.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    The Mavic's are just too expensive for the weight - though they are designed to be tougher than your average XC wheelset. The Hopes are ok if you can get them for 300 or so, but I am not a fan off the hubs and would be putting my money here:

    http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... cts_id=497
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  • endorfin1
    endorfin1 Posts: 12
    What would you recommend ?
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    The ones I just linked to:

    http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... cts_id=497
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  • endorfin1
    endorfin1 Posts: 12
    Just had a look, very nice but do t seem a lot different from the hopes, I've seen some good deals on eBay on the Crossmax ST but can't make up my mind.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    They have 5 times quicker hub engagement than the Hopes.
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  • mikeyj28
    mikeyj28 Posts: 754
    supersonic wrote:
    They have 5 times quicker hub engagement than the Hopes.
    supersonic is correct here.
    Constantly trying to upgrade my parts.It is a long road ahead as things are so expensive for little gain. n+1 is always the principle in my mind.
  • endorfin1
    endorfin1 Posts: 12
    Just had a look at some reviews, people are reporting a problem with the rear free hub, apart from the cost what's your tale on the Mavics?
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Mavic wheelsets are overpriced, hard to get spares for, and not very light. The best hubs here are the Superstar.
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  • endorfin1
    endorfin1 Posts: 12
    OK it seems that the superstar hubs are a popular choice, i've been a fan of hope and mavic wheels for a long time which is why my choice is between these two. i've had mavic road wheels before and they have been excellent, also had hope MTB wheels and they have been excellent too but never had mavic MTB wheels, wanted an opinion from a performance/weight piont of view on these two to help me decide.
  • welsh_14
    welsh_14 Posts: 259
    Well if you arent willing to look at any other options then I would go with the Hope set out of those 2. Probably lighter and easier to get spares for as already said. But I wouldnt limit yourself to just those 2 sets.
    I would seriously recommend the Superstar deals, good price and very good hubs!
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    As above, if you really must have one of those I'd have the Hopes.

    But in reality I'd have neither.
  • jairaj
    jairaj Posts: 3,009
    If the choice has to be between Mavic or Hope. I'd go for Hope as the after sales support will be better.

    But I'll re-iterate the comments about the Superstar hubs and their wheelset. They are good hubs and Superstar build good wheels. There were some complaints a few years ago but I've heard very little negative comments in recent times. The after sales support from Superstar is also very good.
  • welsh_14
    welsh_14 Posts: 259
    I had an email chat with Neil about which wheels would be best for me (I went for the Pacenti deal) and I have to say he was extremely helpful. I havent needed any after sale service but my only gripe is there were no free haribo in my box! :lol:

    Pacenti rims have been good as are the hubs. Dont dismiss them based on them being cheap or on reviews from years ago.
  • endorfin1
    endorfin1 Posts: 12
    OK, thanks a lot I think i will give the Hope's a try what's the worst that can happen?
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Nothing bad will happen, you're just over looking better things to spend your money on.
  • welsh_14
    welsh_14 Posts: 259
    +1

    why are you dead set on hope or mavic?
  • endorfin1
    endorfin1 Posts: 12
    I've had both Hope and Mavic wheels before and had no problems so thought I would stick with these.
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    So you've said, and that's fine, as long as you're aware there are better things out there. Everyone has answered your question.

    As an aside... I really wouldn't bother with the straight pull Hopes, little advantage over the normal ones and more faff.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Suppose you still have a square taper BB and a 7 speed freewheel on that basis!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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