Wheel comparison info around £140.00

j_l
j_l Posts: 425
edited January 2014 in MTB general
Merry Christmas all, I am looking at some new wheels, does any one have any experience of either of these or any other around the £140.00 mark, for heavy XC duty not DH

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/mavic-crossride ... lset-2013/

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... cts_id=690

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... cts_id=536

santa gave me some money so I can now replace my knackered wheels :-)

thanks in advance

Jon
I'm not old I'm Retro

Comments

  • cubedean
    cubedean Posts: 670
    I've got the SS Tech 3 EVO XC build & i can't fault it, excellent build quality, components are nicely finished and so far they hold up to my lardy arse.

    So i would go for one of the EVO builds.
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  • declan1
    declan1 Posts: 2,470
    Mavic Crossrides are great as well - I got them for £120 from Bike-Discount.

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  • miceden
    miceden Posts: 225
    Couldn't say on the superstar wheelsets but Crossrides are bullet proof... I've got a 10yr old (v-brake) pair, they've never needed truing & bearings are all good
  • Woodmonkey
    Woodmonkey Posts: 412
    Superstar tech 2 wheel set are reduced to £100 saving of £50 as long as you like gunmetal
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  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Superstar build quality can be a bit variable- I've seen some that were perfect, as good as you could want. And some that you'd think were someone's first attempt. But at this price you can afford to gamble, a pro rebuild for both ends will still make them good value tbh.
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  • booldawg
    booldawg Posts: 290
    Bought a set of new Halo T2s off ebay for £130. Had them on my SS for a while and they are sturdy enough for XC use. Come in a range of colours; white, black, ano Red and ano Blue.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    These http://www.merlincycles.com/pair-xt-dis ... 55902.html or they do ones with Deore hubs for £120.......
    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.
  • ricardo_smooth
    ricardo_smooth Posts: 1,281
    you could have my en521's on Pro 2 Evos (black hubs) If you can find an extra £30 in your stocking ;)
  • j_l
    j_l Posts: 425
    Thanks all for the input I went for the superstar XC wheels in the end on the offer, my mate has some the same and is very pleased with them, I have used the saving to get some drive train bits for my bike. wheels should be here today, :-)
    I'm not old I'm Retro

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