I currently have a stock Bad Boy that I want to upgrade with some off-road wheels but I don't have a clue as to where to start. I would really like to stay between 300-350 dollars. I don't ride off-road very hard so I am not looking for really aggressive tires but I would like some options from other riders that may have similar rides.
deskslave1031
I had to google that model to see if it was what I remembered from some years back, and it appears to be; didn't know it had survived. How big a tire can you fit in there? Do you want to run 26", 650b, 29" wheels? Or will it even accommodate a 29" tire? Thought about putting some cross tires on your existing wheels?
ps What is the rear dropout spacing? 130? 135? Adjustable somehow?
ps What is the rear dropout spacing? 130? 135? Adjustable somehow?
A friend of mine was a big fan of the Mavic Crosstrails. They have a low spoke count, so if you killed the rim it would be harder to replace than a conventionally spoked wheel, but it's cheaper than building a set from parts.
Or you can order a set of wheels built with a rim you like on a hub you like. Next time I have money to throw around, I kinda want some Mavic 719s on 6-bolt XT hubs.
Or you can order a set of wheels built with a rim you like on a hub you like. Next time I have money to throw around, I kinda want some Mavic 719s on 6-bolt XT hubs.
Well you've already got 700c rims on that bike (same rim diameter as 29ers use). 650b's are basically about 27.5". I looked at the Cannondale specs and seems you've got 135mm rear spacing so you've got a pretty big choice out there but I'd stick to something fairly basic like these if you want to go 26" http://bicyclewheelwarehouse.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=14deskslave1031 said:
those are really nice...I was looking at these also:
http://bicyclewarehouse.com/itemdetails.cfm?LibId=53315
but not sure if they would fit.
http://bicyclewarehouse.com/itemdetails.cfm?LibId=53315
but not sure if they would fit.
Put comments in your thread in the beginner's forum, but forgot to ask why would you want the Deetraks?deskslave1031 said:
not really sure...I just found them while I was doing some research. I don't know enough about this stuff to make any informed decisions. I can't afford two bikes, thats the reason why I want to upgrade this one with better components over the course of the summer so I will have 2 wheelsets: one for road and one for off road.
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