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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Why packs of 20? Most wheels have 32 spokes.
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  • majormantra
    majormantra Posts: 2,094
    OP still hasn't said why he wants to change the rims.
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    RockmonkeySC wrote:
    Why packs of 20? Most wheels have 32 spokes.

    My guess is to cover 20/32/36h wheels. Pain though, you need 4 packs to build a pair of wheels. They used to be £36 a pack too when I used them, so £144 to do a pair of wheels. Not worth it IMO.
  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    Dextermorgan wrote:
    benpinnick wrote:
    Thats fine, if you want to. AFAIK if its an original Hope rim/wheel combo you'll be on Sapim Race. If you want to change the rims then Stans have some 355 (very similar to crest) and Arch (Slightly beefier) rims on sale. Both great rims (but only in white for 32h). I am assuming you're US based of course. Which might not be the case!

    yes its an original hope hub, what do you mean 355? im still new to mtb's..i want to change the rims either ztr crest or mavic 717, here in the philippines, stans rims available are crest, olympic, alphine and podium..il still ask if arch rims are on stock..

    The 355 is the predecessor to crest, but still available in some places, and much cheaper than a crest. Its almost identical though so much better value.
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  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Don't waste your time changing to either of those. The 717 would be a big downgrade, the Crest would be a negligible improvement, but would cost a small fortune as the ERDs are significantly different, so you'd be needing new rims and spokes.

    If you really want Crests then sell what you have and buy a new set of wheels, be cheaper.

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