New Wheels needed!

Michmatch
Michmatch Posts: 5
edited June 2014 in MTB buying advice
I've been meaning to upgrade my wheels for a while now, but never seem to have the money. Unfortunately my current rear wheel has now decided the upgrade is urgent.

So on a budget I'm looking at Superstar prebuilt wheels, and wondering if anyone has any recommendations? I understand the Tesla hub is the one to choose, and the rim options in my budget are the Pacenti CL25 or Superstar Sentinel. I'm a little bit worried that the CL25 will not be sturdy enough for me (mainly XC, occasionally in AM territory - I don't ride hard but I can be clumsy!) and I'm struggling to find any info/reviews on the Sentinel rims

Can anyone offer any thoughts?
Thanks

Comments

  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    My tl28 on switch seem great.
  • Michmatch
    Michmatch Posts: 5
    Yes I was wondering if the TL28 would be more appropriate, but I suppose what I want to work out (from a budget point of view) is if I would be ok with the lighter CL25... I've seen mixed reviews about how sturdy they are
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Avoid the Switch Evo hubs. Mine have been sh1t.
    Terrible bearing sealing and freehubs made of cheese.
  • Giraffoto
    Giraffoto Posts: 2,078
    Tesla and Sentinel is a good choice. Available in a range of colours, of which red is the fastest.
    Specialized Roubaix Elite 2015
    XM-057 rigid 29er