Replacement Wheelset

jerryfudd

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a budget 26" wheelset with ideally cartridge bearings and a freehub body that is serviceable/widely available to replace?

I've got a set of Flows with Hope Pro 2 Evo's on my other bike which would be perfect but just more than I want to spend (aka more than I have to spend) on the commuter mtb.

thanks,

Dan

felix.london

If Flow's would be ideal then I'm guessing tough AM riding or Downhill?

How much you looking to spend?

supersonic

How budget is budget? What axle standards do you need? Are you a heavy rider?

felix.london

jerryfudd wrote:

on the commuter mtb

They're for your commuter but Flow's would be ideal...I'm a bit :?

jerryfudd

felix.london wrote:

If Flow's would be ideal then I'm guessing tough AM riding or Downhill?

How much you looking to spend?

I more meant that i love my Hope Evo hubs ...and it is a commuter mtb but dont like to limit the possibilities as a change of tyres can see a bit of XC.

supersonic wrote:

How budget is budget? What axle standards do you need? Are you a heavy rider?

Yes to the heavy rider..... i think...... about 90-100kg

as for budget what im actually looking for is the cheapest I can get that fit the requirement (9mm QR btw) as im buying parts for the other bike at the moment and this was an expense I didnt count on :evil:

Dan

supersonic

Are not light, but cheap:

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... phqd6defi3

These are decent wheels too:

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/WPOOMAX/on_ ... e_wheelset

But heavier than they quote, more like 1900g a pair.

Also look at the Mavic Crossride.

supersonic

Super cheap and pretty cheeful actually!

http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/w ... -rims.html

But cup and cone. I like them though.

felix.london

Think I'd go for the Shimano/Mavics too as if you go for the XCX another £70 would get you a set of Crests or Flows...would be way too tempting for me!

supersonic

Handbuilt with top quality DB spokes too!

jerryfudd

supersonic wrote:

Super cheap and pretty cheeful actually!

http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/w ... -rims.html

But cup and cone. I like them though.

that price is for a pair?! ...im guessing thats an easily replaceable shimano freehub?

looked at the superstar ones which look like they would do the job but link is for the 29", heres the 26" for anyone else following.

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=40&products_id=536

thanks for the help guys.

Dan

supersonic

Yep, a pair!

Ah I thought I had linked ot the 26er set lol. No wonder they seemed a bit heavy!

The Rookie

I have 2 bought used Shimano M475 hubbed wheels on my commuter, the front has done over 3,500 miles (cost a tenner) since I bought it the rear has done nearly 3000miles and cost me £4.....how cheap did you want?

I'd go with these http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/w ... lizer.html worth rebuilding with a thicker grease before using though and you'l need centrelock discs (wheelset is about 1916g)