Strongest 26" rear wheel for a HT

D4V1D

I'm quiet rough on my rear wheels in my HT. I know strength comes down to the spokes & correct tension. But is there a go to wheel (or type of components) for strength & reliability. The fronts keep there shape a lot longer due to the suspension.

cheers Dave.

cooldad

I have some Mavic DH721 on Hope hubs that seem unbreakable, but total overkill.

rockmonkeysc

Sounds like poor riding technique. You shouldn't be that tough on rear wheels unless they're rubbish.
I use Mavic EX721's on my downhill bike. They're tough but heavy, heavier than Mavic claim they are as well.

D4V1D

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19748060#p19748060]RockmonkeySC[/url] wrote:

Sounds like poor riding technique.

Nar, it's a rough fast down section, with hidden sharp rocks.

swod1

what wheels do you have on the bike?

mavic en521s or stans arch ex are strong wheels

The Rookie

There are lost of strong options, but what wheel are you breaking now?

I ride fast sections with hidden rocks on a Stans Alpine rated to 75Kg (which I'm comfortably over) and its fine....what tyre and pressure are you running as well?

I suspect a Stans Arch on a decent hub (Hope) would be more than man enough.

rockmonkeysc

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19748098#p19748098]D4V1D[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19748060#p19748060]RockmonkeySC[/url] wrote:

Sounds like poor riding technique.

Nar, it's a rough fast down section, with hidden sharp rocks.

That won't ruin wheels if you learn to ride smoothly. I occasionally ride with xc racers who have ultra lightweight wheels yet still ride very fast on rocky, rooty down hill trails.