WTB wheels: i23 or i25?

mcvw
mcvw Posts: 270
edited April 2017 in MTB buying advice
Hi,

On-One are currently selling the WTB i23 and i25 at a great price (£150 for a pair), but I can't decide which one to go for?

Is the i25 a better wheel than the i23? :? :?:

i23: http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/WBI23EGRS/wtb-st-i23-tcs-rim-on-el-guapo-rattlesnake-hubs
i25: http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/WBI25EGRS/wtb-st-i25-tcs-rim-on-el-guapo-rattlesnake-hubs

Thank you,


Mike
2016 Handsling Bikes A1R0
2014 Giant Defy Composite 1
On One 4560b

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Different, not better, the 25 is better suited to wider tyres and a more aggresive use but it's heavier so that's the penalty you pay.
    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.
  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    What are the El Guapo Rattlesnake hubs like?
    Tempted to buy a pair of these wheels but can't find any info on the hubs.
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Look just like the Bontrager hubs on my Trek, which are probably rebadged Formula or Joytech or something. They work. They are not fancy.
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