Wheel upgrade advice

liamo88

Hello,

I need some advice on a wheelset upgrade, they will be replacing the stock giant wheels on my talon which is my current project bike.

Also my budget is around £200 so nothing to extravagant, most of my riding is more cross country orientated, and done at Sherwood pines with occasional visits to Dalby.

so far I have narrowed it down to the following

Superstar switch evo on stans crests - £180:
http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=40&products_id=496

Mavic Crossrides 2014 - £169.99:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mavic-crossride-disc-mtb-wheelset-2014/rp-prod87466

Fulcrum red power sl - £169.99:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/fulcrum-red-power-sl-mtb-wheelset-2014/rp-prod78574

Fulcrum red power xl - £202.05:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/fulcrum-red-power-xl-mtb-wheelset-2014/rp-prod78576

Shimano Deore on stans ZTR rims - £119.99:
http://www.merlincycles.com/pair-shimano-525-hubs-stan-ztr-rims-26-59840.html

I was leaning towards the superstars but I am concerned about the build quality after hearing various reviews,
What are your thoughts on the wheels listed, or do you have any other sugestions. (like looking at second hand more expensive wheels).

any advice is greatly appreciated.

supersonic

I'd go for the superstars as are a great weight for the price.

WindyG

I have four Superstar Switch Evo's on Crests, three out of the four had the spokes come loose after low mileages but in all fairness Superstar did just say return them to be re-tensioned. However once sorted they have been decent wheels for the price and I would still buy another set if I needed to.

liamo88

Anyone have any experience with any of the others?

supersonic

Yep, they are just aren't as good. Heavier, harder to get spares for. The Deore/ZTR is good for the price, but hubs are like anvils. Reliable with servicing though.

liamo88

Right so I'm looking to buy tonight, I have now got a choice between two,

the superstar switch on stans crest hubs for £180,

or some used XT factory wheels with discs, tyres and 10 speed xt cassette that have done less than 500 miles for £210

any thoughts?

Cqc

What tyres?