help choosing wheels
Dog296
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I'm looking for some new wheels for my MTB.
I have a budget of around £150-£200, and looking for something light and strong.
Been looking at some shimano deore hubs with some sort of rim. Or save a little more and some hope hoops.
I don't know how to swap my cassette over and I don't want to get something "cheap" and get them to do the hard work I think its unfair.
Some people have said about superstar wheels, but heard too many bad things about them
But anyone got advice of what to go for? _________________
I have a budget of around £150-£200, and looking for something light and strong.
Been looking at some shimano deore hubs with some sort of rim. Or save a little more and some hope hoops.
I don't know how to swap my cassette over and I don't want to get something "cheap" and get them to do the hard work I think its unfair.
Some people have said about superstar wheels, but heard too many bad things about them
But anyone got advice of what to go for? _________________
White Bikes, make the best bikes.
2011 GT Avalanche 3.0 Hydro!
2011 GT Avalanche 3.0 Hydro!
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Superstar?I don't do smileys.
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Superstar make decent stuff, or look at Merlin - often have good deals.I don't do smileys.
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save a little more and get these:http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=40&products_id=4960
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Dog296 wrote:Been looking at some shimano deore hubs with some sort of rim.
Some sort of rim is definitely recommended.
Dog296 wrote:I don't know how to swap my cassette over and I don't want to get something "cheap" and get them to do the hard work I think its unfair.
who's doing the hard work?
anyway, superstar switch evo + stans, from the link leaflite posted, its the best you'll get.0 -
Forgot to add, for the cassette you need a cassette tool(mine cost £4) and the relevant sized spanner.
You simply unscrew the lockring and pull the cassette off0 -
leaflite wrote:Forgot to add, for the cassette you need a cassette tool(mine cost £4) and the relevant sized spanner.
You simply unscrew the lockring and pull the cassette off
+ chain whip to hold the cassette still, while you turn the lockring0 -
mrmonkfinger wrote:leaflite wrote:Forgot to add, for the cassette you need a cassette tool(mine cost £4) and the relevant sized spanner.
You simply unscrew the lockring and pull the cassette off
+ chain whip to hold the cassette still, while you turn the lockring
Oh, yes, I was thinking about tightening it :oops:0 -
Thanks for the advice.
I was going to buy the wheels, and get them to do all the fitting etc.
I like to use them if I can, they have been good to me. I bought the bike from them, and although they are a tad expensive on some bits, they are fair, and do give me discounts now n then.White Bikes, make the best bikes.
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Wheels ordered....
Gone for Crests rims, black hubs (although I wanted blue) with a steel freehub (using a steel cassette been advised to use steel by the LBS)White Bikes, make the best bikes.
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Dog296 wrote:Wheels ordered....
Gone for Crests rims, black hubs (although I wanted blue) with a steel freehub (using a steel cassette been advised to use steel by the LBS)
Yep, there are problems with aluminium freehubs being destroyed to steel cogs.0 -
Dog296 wrote:Thanks for the advice.
I was going to buy the wheels, and get them to do all the fitting etc.
I like to use them if I can, they have been good to me. I bought the bike from them, and although they are a tad expensive on some bits, they are fair, and do give me discounts now n then.
but who are they?0 -
Coombes cycles :-)White Bikes, make the best bikes.
2011 GT Avalanche 3.0 Hydro!0
