Was wondering what a tough wheelset for around $150 would be. Thanks.
Tough wheelset?
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Was wondering what a tough wheelset for around $150 would be. Thanks.
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Sun single track rims and shimano XT hubs. About $140 Dont settle for rhynolites/XT for the same price. Try these guys..mattbryant2 said:
http://www.jensonusa.com/
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Nevermind..... they dont havem anymore. these are a good buy. Not bomb proof wheels, though.
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/WH707A15-Shimano+Xtm221+Wheelset.aspx
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/WH707A15-Shimano+Xtm221+Wheelset.aspx
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if i were you id try saving up 100 more bucks and buy the azonic outlaws. they are great wheels: sealed hubs and convertable to 20mm axles, plus they are super strong imo.
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Thanks for the help, but I do, indeed, need disc hubs. Are Singletracks no longer manufactured, or just not carried by Jenson?
Sorry for my ignoranceJBsoxB said:
what do you mean with "Handbuild"? A guy in the bike shop took my hubs, my rims and my spokes and build my wheel... is it handbuild like you're saying??? Why does it makes my wheel stronger???
ps: sorry for my english too....
i'm not sure, but it's true. i have had a wheel that was factory built and ir was wobling an inch or so after a week of urban... this handbuilt rear wheel i have now has held up fine after 1 month of hard urban everyday... they're probably stronger because of the care that is put into them to get them trued(etc..) by a professional....XMAG said:Sorry for my ignorance
what do you mean with "Handbuild"? A guy in the bike shop took my hubs, my rims and my spokes and build my wheel... is it handbuild like you're saying??? Why does it makes my wheel stronger???
ps: sorry for my english too....
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yep...way betteri like downhill said:
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Can't comment on the singletrack rims but...
FYI, I am just shy of 200 lbs.
I love the rhynolites! These things have been better than bullet/bombproof they have been ME proof. I have had them on my old hardtail which I beat the HELL out of learning trials moves, doing drops (even to flat pavement) and riding the rock-strewn front-range trails for over for three years. They needed truing once and one two-minute freebie adjustment at the LBS since I had the bike there. They are not the lightest but if you want a no-hassle rim go with a set of these.JSUN said:
FYI, I am just shy of 200 lbs.
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The best advice I can give to anyone is buy yourself some spoke wrenches and learn how to true a rim. You don't really need a truing stand, but is DEFINITELY easier with one. Keep your spokes equally tightened and you will have less frequent problems with your rims, no matter what kind they are. It's also a good idea to get them trued and dished by your bike shop ever once in a while. Remember to check your spokes before every ride, and you will prolong the life of your hoops.
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ok, where can you buy these wheels online?
i like downhill said:
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www.wheelworld.comsirbikesalot said:
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http://wheelworld.com/site/itemdetails.cfm?ID=2686&Catalog=39&sort=Pricesirbikesalot said:
Here. I mean there.
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So what's the better wheelset - the Azonic Outlaw or the Sun Singletrack/XT hub combo?
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