Ultimate XC Wheels

whitedragon101 · June 2007

What wheels would you say are the ultimate XC wheels
(light, strong, stiff etc + I need a disc brake version)

At the moment I'm thinking 'Mavic Crossmax SL Disc.'

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Thanks

Unknown · June 2007

Crossmax are very good, but not the ultimate IMHO. Mine would be a hand built pair, using Sapim CXray spokes and the Stans rims, laced onto Tunes top hubs.

Something along the likes of this:

http://www.poshbikes.com/product.php?id=153

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streako · June 2007

Nice wheels, even nicer price!

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Cookiemonsterwmb · June 2007

1130 grams! I wonder how strong they are!

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Mad Splasherwmb · June 2007

I can vouch for CX-Ray spokes. Got a pair of XC wheels with them that I've ridden places like Witches Trail at Fort B and down the Berminator, Nessie etc with 97kg little old me on board they were absolutely fine. They are onto XC717 rims which are heavier than Stans (assume you were thinking Olympics, Sonic, because I think Stan does some heavier ones now).

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Unknown · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by supersonic

Crossmax are very good, but not the ultimate IMHO. Mine would be a hand built pair, using Sapim CXray spokes and the Stans rims, laced onto Tunes top hubs.

Something along the likes of this:

http://www.poshbikes.com/product.php?id=153

<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Right answer sonic.i applaud you[;)]I know i only have the dt swiss rims but TUNE HUBS ALL THE WAY[:p]

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Seagull · June 2007

I was offered a wheel with the tune hubs very cheap (about œ70 off) from my LBS, but read up that the tune hubs can be tight on the freewheel and have reliability issues. I got a Mavic Crossmax ST rear and its fantastic, prob upgrade the front at some point as well. Got it for less than CRC sell them as well. I considered a Chris King based setup but it would have cost too much.

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ashleymp777wmb · June 2007

Well after 8 weeks of waiting my Crossmax SLR's are finally in the country and should be with me by Friday!! [:D]

So I'll give a report after the weekend whitedragon101 after I've given them a hammering!

S-Works Carbon Hardtail:
www.pinkbike.com/photo/?op=list&functio ... rid=124988

futon river crossing · June 2007

I've just ordered from Action Sports:

DT240s
Mavic717
Sapim CX-ray spokes
Brass nipples

I think they'll weigh in at about 1550/1600g.

Not the ultimate XC wheels - but good for the money I hope; œ320 inc p&p.

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ashleymp777wmb · June 2007

Whilst on the subject of wheels! The wheels currently shown on the link below are going up for sale next week as the SLRs are coming!

XC717's on Hope hubs & Hope skewers

Anyone interested then PM me!

S-Works Carbon Hardtail:
www.pinkbike.com/photo/?op=list&functio ... rid=124988

Vegeeta · June 2007

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Unknown · June 2007

Yours weigh a ton though for XC Veg! ;-)

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freqy · June 2007

i have tune hubs ( lovely green colour) x-ray spokes and mavic rims ...very light and straight/true ...i had them built at http://www.starbike.com/.

martin the guy that runs the site is very helpful ..and very honest ...so if you say what type of surface you ride on , he'll tell you if the hubs n rims are right for you.

extralite hubs are very popular now also.. just as light as the tune hubs.

http://www.extralite.com/index_euro.htm

tune hubs ect.. ( ithink they have a front hub at 45grams now -haha insane!!)

http://www.poshbikes.com/cat.php?19

starbikes.com build and deliver quick.

Unknown · June 2007

Im very disappointed that you fregy dare put extralite parts on here.Iv now had to add that to my favourites,i dont want to look yet otherwise i will find something i want.I musn`t spend anymore money for a while.:-(

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freqy · June 2007

i know what you mean. im selling my car to pay for what ive done..and i still need front forks.

but hey man....bikes RULE!!!!! its worth every upgrade you do.

safety first tho, ay!!!

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Futureboy · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">I was offered a wheel with the tune hubs very cheap (about œ70 off) from my LBS, but read up that the tune hubs can be tight on the freewheel and have reliability issues<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Yep, i know of a couple of guys who have had nothing but trouble with Tune hubs. I think they look nice...........but the performance seems pretty iffy (especially given the price).

Unknown · June 2007

A couple does seem to be a lot,im lucky mine are working ok then :-)

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Futureboy · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ninja

A couple does seem to be a lot,im lucky mine are working ok then :-)
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It does seem a lot when you consider that the couple of riders i'm speaking about are the only two with Tune out of our group, and both have had issues.

There has been a few posts on STW about them as well.

Personally, i'm on the fence, but based on what i've seen and heard, they seem a bit suspect. Maybe just coincidence that two rougue hubs ended up being bought by two guys who ride together???

Unknown · June 2007

I think any superlight hub is not going to be a sturdy as our Shimano friends, but there are a few types of Tune, is it one model in particular?

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