New wheels
gt5xcr
Posts: 77
Hi guys
I am looking to replace my current wheelset, which is :-
Alexrims TD17 Disc
Shimano m475front and rear qr hubs
On my Gt idrive 5. I have little knowledge of suitable wheels but have noticed some mavic cross one and cross ride wheels on merlins site. Opinions and recommendations / links would be much appreciated.
Thanks guys
Gt5xcr :?
I am looking to replace my current wheelset, which is :-
Alexrims TD17 Disc
Shimano m475front and rear qr hubs
On my Gt idrive 5. I have little knowledge of suitable wheels but have noticed some mavic cross one and cross ride wheels on merlins site. Opinions and recommendations / links would be much appreciated.
Thanks guys
Gt5xcr :?
GT I_DRIVE 5 XCR IN BLUE.
Ride everywhere, To/from work(12hrs work a day/5 days a week) and still the energy to hit the trails.
Ride everywhere, To/from work(12hrs work a day/5 days a week) and still the energy to hit the trails.
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Those wheels are fine for the money but not that much better than what you have. Are the ones you have knackered?0
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Thanks for the quick reply supersonic, yes they are knackered ,and so time to upgrade .GT I_DRIVE 5 XCR IN BLUE.
Ride everywhere, To/from work(12hrs work a day/5 days a week) and still the energy to hit the trails.0 -
What is knackered about them? Repair is often a better option than replace.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.0
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From pitted hubs to dings in the rims and slight buckles. Time for a change.GT I_DRIVE 5 XCR IN BLUE.
Ride everywhere, To/from work(12hrs work a day/5 days a week) and still the energy to hit the trails.0 -
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gt5xcr wrote:
I have little knowledge of suitable wheels but have noticed some mavic cross one and cross ride wheels on merlins site. :
So around the £120to £160 markGT I_DRIVE 5 XCR IN BLUE.
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Don't know what these are like but they're cheap enough and have a steel freehub
http://www.merlincycles.com/fulcrum-red-power-sl-6-bolt-disc-wheels-26-pair-59619.html"Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
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Leaning towards the mavic cross one ,but those superstars look good and are lighter.what would be your choice?GT I_DRIVE 5 XCR IN BLUE.
Ride everywhere, To/from work(12hrs work a day/5 days a week) and still the energy to hit the trails.0 -
supersonic wrote:
those rims must be made of cheese0 -
Must be? Or just wildly guessing? They are good rims, albeit made for xc riding.0
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supersonic wrote:Must be? Or just wildly guessing? They are good rims, albeit made for xc riding.
guessing by the weight and the price0 -
What's the difference between these and the XL model? I've had my eyes on these but frankly I haven't a clue what I'm looking for and was just having a look through the subforum before thinking of posting a thread of my own. Also, what's so good about these?felix.london wrote:Don't know what these are like but they're cheap enough and have a steel freehub
http://www.merlincycles.com/fulcrum-red-power-sl-6-bolt-disc-wheels-26-pair-59619.html0
