I bought a Trek marlin 6 knowing it has single walled rims, i got a hell of a deal on the bike and was wondering if most 29 inch rims would work on it, ive found multiple wheelsets for good prices(MAVIC TN119 29ER SHIMANO 6 BOLT DISC MOUNTAIN BIKE WHEELSET) (Shimano MT15 MTB Wheelset, decent?) (revol hardrock 29 wheelset, will specialized work on trek?) and just wanted to know if they're all compatible. They say they are disc compatible, im not sure about axle size, spacers, etc. I do mild trail riding with small jumps but the single walled rims have already shown signs of weakness. Thanks for any advice!!đź‘Ť
Trek Marlin 6 rim upgrade
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I bought a Trek marlin 6 knowing it has single walled rims, i got a hell of a deal on the bike and was wondering if most 29 inch rims would work on it, ive found multiple wheelsets for good prices(MAVIC TN119 29ER SHIMANO 6 BOLT DISC MOUNTAIN BIKE WHEELSET) (Shimano MT15 MTB Wheelset, decent?) (revol hardrock 29 wheelset, will specialized work on trek?) and just wanted to know if they're all compatible. They say they are disc compatible, im not sure about axle size, spacers, etc. I do mild trail riding with small jumps but the single walled rims have already shown signs of weakness. Thanks for any advice!!đź‘Ť
Mavic doesn't make good mtb wheels. Too skinny with special parts no one carries. Easton Arc 30mm ID rims will not only be lighter and stronger. You can get improved tire sidewall support for much better cornering. It looks like you have 9mm front hub and 135 rear. You could consider a fork upgrade to a Raidon air for $200 from the Suntour Upgrade Program.
The cheapest quality option would be to use Sapim Race spokes(.50) from Dans Comp with your hubs and those Easton rims(75).
Do the research and lace em yourself.
Wheels Building
The cheapest quality option would be to use Sapim Race spokes(.50) from Dans Comp with your hubs and those Easton rims(75).
Do the research and lace em yourself.
Wheels Building
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Only good advise there was the suntour upgrade program. 30mm rims are not all their cracked up to be unless your running wide tires which I know that bike doesn't come with. And trying to build a wheel yourself is a really bad idea if you don't have good mechanical skills and understanding of wheels. Having a set built will cost close to what you paid for that bike.
There is decent wheels out there. But the problem is you want to jump the bike and if the jump is higher than you can simply role over, its too much for most budget wheels and also your forks will wear out and be useless in a short time. Double wall obviously is better but landing wrong will still bend them.
Ok enough "warnings" here's what you need to know. Your bike is standard quick release axles, 9mm front and 10mm rear/135mm spacing.
Best budget wheels i found was Alex dp series on Shimano m529 hubs. Sun tingle mtx rims are about bomb proof and fairly cheap.
Being what your wanting to do going lighter is also a BAD idea. Dont get lighter than single wall rims easily/cheaply and still have any long term durability. Dont need go expensive, but expect to spend 2-300 on a set that will hold up and go for Shimano hubs. Sun ringle and Alex are about the best your going to find for budget rims.
There is decent wheels out there. But the problem is you want to jump the bike and if the jump is higher than you can simply role over, its too much for most budget wheels and also your forks will wear out and be useless in a short time. Double wall obviously is better but landing wrong will still bend them.
Ok enough "warnings" here's what you need to know. Your bike is standard quick release axles, 9mm front and 10mm rear/135mm spacing.
Best budget wheels i found was Alex dp series on Shimano m529 hubs. Sun tingle mtx rims are about bomb proof and fairly cheap.
Being what your wanting to do going lighter is also a BAD idea. Dont get lighter than single wall rims easily/cheaply and still have any long term durability. Dont need go expensive, but expect to spend 2-300 on a set that will hold up and go for Shimano hubs. Sun ringle and Alex are about the best your going to find for budget rims.
This info is completely erroneous and based on no personal experience. I've got two seasons running 2.2 XR1 Team Bontragers a fast rolling light XC race tire.
The improvement was dramatic. No more washout crashes.
Your performance increase depends somewhat on the tire profile but better tires than what you are currently using is an obvious upgrade. Sorry I didn't include it.
You don't need any special mechanical skills to build a wheel. Just do your homework like you would with anything you are trying to learn. It takes about one football game on the couch to do the initial laceup. Use the free brass nipples. Aluminum start breaking after a season.
Don't let these guys scare you off.
Yes stuff will cost more than you paid for your bike. That was your choice. You can do limited changes while saving for something you won't need to spend as much on after you get it. Possibly the end of next season. Labor Day begins the biggest markdowns.
Thank you for the advice, ive found a wheelset of alex rims but im not sure about the hub quality. But is the Shimano MT15 wheelset decent? It has good hubs, im not sure who produces the rims themselves though. And the light jumping is just a pump track.
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