A bit of help please

ej2320
ej2320 Posts: 1,543
edited August 2013 in MTB buying advice
Hi

I'm going to build a bike and am undecided on the frame so far but it will be either 26" or 650b. Likely 650b. And 140-160mm travel

I'm decided on Rockshox pikes and a shimano SLX/XT setup

I was wondering about wheels

They would have to be about £300 for the set £335 max

I can get Hope pro 2 evos with stans arch ex, any other suggestions?

Thanks

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  • cat_with_no_tail
    cat_with_no_tail Posts: 12,981
    If you don't know if you're going 26 or 650b, how are we supposed to give you recommendations on wheelsets?

    For that budget, I'd probably go for a custom build from superstar. You can get some pedals while you're there.
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  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    Sorry, I only just realised my mistake there

    I'm gonna work on the basis it's 650b

    I looked on superstar and they seem really good so I will defiantly consider them

    Would the 650b ZTR Arch EX be strong enough for trails and occasional black DH run? I can't get a factory build with Flow EX rims
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Arch will cope with that just fine....
    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.
  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    The Rookie wrote:
    Arch will cope with that just fine....

    That's good to know..

    I can get some Nukeproof generators as well at that price
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Nukeproof generator pedals are the same as Superstar. Go for whichever is cheaper
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  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    RockmonkeySC wrote:
    Nukeproof generator pedals are the same as Superstar. Go for whichever is cheaper

    So that applies to the wheels?
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    I think he's confused. But no.
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  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    Oh right ok haha
    My options are
    Hope Hoops Stans Arch EX
    Superstar build with Stans Flow
    Nukeproof Generator

    Any others to consider?
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Yes, I was confused. Sorry.
    Dont buy Nukeproof wheels, the hubs are ok but the rims are very soft and heavy.
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  • cat_with_no_tail
    cat_with_no_tail Posts: 12,981
    ej2320 wrote:
    Oh right ok haha
    My options are
    Hope Hoops Stans Arch EX
    Superstar build with Stans Flow
    Nukeproof Generator

    Any others to consider?

    Why not a superstar build with Arch EX?

    It's what I'd go for. And did go for. Twice.
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    F*cking Fast 29er
    Rapid Rose Roady
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  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    RockmonkeySC wrote:
    Yes, I was confused. Sorry.
    Dont buy Nukeproof wheels, the hubs are ok but the rims are very soft and heavy.

    Ok, I was never really that keen on them to start with
  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    Cat With No Tail wrote:
    ej2320 wrote:
    Oh right ok haha
    My options are
    Hope Hoops Stans Arch EX
    Superstar build with Stans Flow
    Nukeproof Generator

    Any others to consider?

    Why not a superstar build with Arch EX?

    It's what I'd go for. And did go for. Twice.

    I thought the flows would be stiffer/stronger

    But if the Arch EX will hold out fine then I'll go for that

    I will hit black runs and have some rough landings from time to time and I weigh 13 stone
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    They are a less fashionable choice but I really like Mavic XM719 rims. Light and strong im heavier than you and ride quite hard and they have lasted me longer than any other rims I have tried including much more expensive DT Swiss rims. Not tubeless ready but really easy to get set up tubeless.
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  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    RockmonkeySC wrote:
    They are a less fashionable choice but I really like Mavic XM719 rims. Light and strong im heavier than you and ride quite hard and they have lasted me longer than any other rims I have tried including much more expensive DT Swiss rims. Not tubeless ready but really easy to get set up tubeless.

    I've not really looked at any Mavic rims but I probably should

    I also use tubes, I never get pinch flats it's normally only thorns

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