New wheels advice for Boardman Team FS

kirby700

My current wheels are Mavic XM319 and formula hubs. They are still running true but the freehub is on its last legs, getting a new one is proving impossible.

The front wheel bearings are also rumbling and seem to only available for £20.00 from some random website.

So this leads me onto getting new wheels, don't really want to spend a fortune as chances are I'll be swapping bikes in 6 - 8 months.

I ride locals routes (east yorks) with jumps and a lot of Dalby Forest red routes bits of black and old black bits.

I need a 15mm front axle and Qr rear.

Are these wheels man enough for this type of riding?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mavi ... prod111099

I was considering Superstar

http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/amx-wheelset.htm but they are out of stock

OR

http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/xcx-wheelset.htm but the website states only XC

Not sure of any others to be honest

Thanks

rockmonkeysc

The Mavics are good but a pain if you break a spoke or need hub spares.
I wouldn't buy another set of Superstar wheels after cracking four freehubs in 18 months.
I would go for Shimano Deore wheels for a budget under £200. Good, solid , reliable wheels for not too much cash.

kirby700

Cant seem to find any without centre lock though.

supersonic

Worth a look, but slightly weighty:
http://www.merlincycles.com/fulcrum-red ... 59619.html

kirby700

Have they got the 15mm axle?

supersonic

Ah good point lol.

kirby700

It does seem to be the limiting factor.


Ive been on the canyon website and they use them as OEM.

Mavic website states they are suitable but dont always believe the blurb

swod1

a mavic rim 319 etc with a xt hub ? i'm sure merlin still offer 6 bolt xt hubs as options on wheel builds which shouldnt cost a lot for both wheels