Giant S-XC2 Wheels Upgrade - Options ??

kinioo

Morning again,

Well, if I will not get my Giant S-XC2 fixed (currently leaking air on the side of the rim) it might be a good time to look for a pair of new (upgraded) wheels.

What would be my options here - 26", tubeless ready, good value for the money and upgrade from what I have ??

Any good deals at the mo ??

Should I go second hand on brand new ??

Ideally I would like to have something a bit stiffer / stronger but not too heavy !

Cheers,

Chris

The Rookie

As per the other post, nothing wrong with the rims, just needs new rim tape. I wouldn't call it a repair, more service.

But if you insist on spending money then what budget? They are a pretty basic (heavy) wheel so almost anything will be an improvement.

kinioo

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19732077#p19732077]The Rookie[/url] wrote:

As per the other post, nothing wrong with the rims, just needs new rim tape. I wouldn't call it a repair, more service.

But if you insist on spending money then what budget? They are a pretty basic (heavy) wheel so almost anything will be an improvement.

Thanks Rookie,

Yes, I will give it a quick refresh / service over the weekend and will see how its getting on.

Re budget: max £300 for a pair ?

C.

The Rookie

http://www.superstarcomponents.com/library/pdf/Clearance_Stock_List_SEP_2015_MTB.pdf
C81 off that list would be a nice pair of wheels.

kinioo

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19732119#p19732119]The Rookie[/url] wrote:

http://www.superstarcomponents.com/library/pdf/Clearance_Stock_List_SEP_2015_MTB.pdf
C81 off that list would be a nice pair of wheels.

Thank You again Rookie.

Maybe a silly question here, but:

Is the old cassette like-for-like fit to the new wheel form the old set or do I need anything else to get it fit ??

C.

The Rookie

Should just be a case of adding tubeless tape/valves and swapping tyres cassette and brake discs.

Cassette will fit no issue.

kinioo

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19732223#p19732223]The Rookie[/url] wrote:

Should just be a case of adding tubeless tape/valves and swapping tyres cassette and brake discs.

Cassette will fit no issue.

Excellent!!

davestourbus

I purchased a set of Fulcrum Red Power XLs for around £180 from a certain German website in the summer to upgrade from my Giant own brand wheels. They come in at around 1700g and have had beating so far and I'm impressed. They are not tubeless ready though and rim width is only 19mm.

rockmonkeysc

I would rather have the Giant wheels that Superstar. At least Giants hubs are better than Superstars.
If you want to change Rose Bikes have some good deals on DT swiss wheels and Hope Tech Enduro wheels are only a little over your budget.

kinioo

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19733212#p19733212]RockmonkeySC[/url] wrote:

I would rather have the Giant wheels that Superstar. At least Giants hubs are better than Superstars.
If you want to change Rose Bikes have some good deals on DT swiss wheels and Hope Tech Enduro wheels are only a little over your budget.

Any links RM?

rockmonkeysc

https://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=l&ai=CqJaoLNMzVuvFN9Sab7mghtAKrPLTpQfcjeXlogHUja3D6wUIBBABIMKA4yQoCmC7_qSD0AqgAaz4s98DyAEHqQKpxYjOt-i5PqoEJ0_QnpDGx6rFPthCD7e5SAaQxTM8fLubVsniHaC-dy17LB0yFDnpBIAFl-C8C8AFBaAGJtgGAoAHvIfMIJAHAagHpr4b2AcB4BLt2fH7r9Ti6Gc&sig=AOD64_0YnGNFClPs0_2bQzi_YCKFHZTCAA&ctype=5&clui=1&q=&ved=0CB4Qwg9qFQoTCLyfnMiE68gCFYoPGgod4XgFcg&adurl=http://www.ubyk.co.uk/hope-tech-enduro-pro-2-evo-650b-wheelset/20855

For Rose go to Rosebikes.Co.UK and search for DT swiss wheels.

kinioo

Would something like this be any good:

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/dt-swiss-xm-1650-26-mtb-wheel-set/aid:506578

or

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/dt-swiss-ex-1750-26-mtb-wheel-set---110x20150x12--/aid:702684

The Rookie

Both wheel sets are through axle and no good to you

rockmonkeysc

DT Swiss hubs can be adapted to take a QR skewer.

kinioo

You do the help guys!!!!!

Well I need something which will be big improvement from what I have.

How much cheaper / more expensive would be if I was going to build them??

K.

rockmonkeysc

Getting them built is a lot more expensive.
The Hope wheels are cheaper than just buying the individual components, and then you need to add on £25 a wheel for labour.

poah

I've got a set of mavic crosstrails I'm selling for £160. convertable axles, UST rim, decent weight 1650g. Only selling cause I got new wheels

kinioo

OK guys, now I need new wheels urgently !!

Any good deals around on 26" ???

Chris

kinioo

OK found something like this:

a) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stans-Crest-Z ... Track=true

or this

b) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hope-Hoops-Pr ... SwwpdW4yf8

Any good ??

Chris

Antm81

Depends on use, I use the flow ex rims and like them but they are a heavier rim, the crests are narrower and lighter and intended more for XC use. As for the hubs, again I like hope hubs, however, the freehub noise isn't for everyone.