[SeaHorse]

Bogged down in my $2000 budget hardtail build.
I'm 225 lbs, recreational/fitness rider.
What are some wheel-set winners in the $350 to $450 range?

 

[Bike Whisperer]

Nashbar has Sun Ringle Charger Comps for $250. Good solid wheels using standard parts and durable for a 225# rider. Today (3/21) you even get another 21% off
Sun Ringle Charger Comp 29" Tubeless Mountain Wheelset - Mountain Bike Wheels / Wheelsets

 

[SeaHorse]

I will ck that out now, Thanks!

 

[SeaHorse]

Just at a loss between Easton ea 70, stans rims arch etc, etc etcetc

 

[SeaHorse]

New Stans ZTR Arch EX 29er Disc Mountain Bike Wheels Wheelset SRAM x9 Hubs | eBay

These??

 

[NYrr496]

Those are fine if you have regular dropouts on the fork. Those hubs are not convertible.

 

[Bike Whisperer]

New Stans ZTR Arch EX 29er Disc Mountain Bike Wheels Wheelset SRAM x9 Hubs | eBay

These??

Sun-Ringle uses the Stans BST design (they also make the Stans rims) and the hubs are better than the Sram hubs.

Might also check out WTB TCS wheels on Ebay...speaking of which did I mention I had a couple 29er wheelsets for sale? PM me if you want the down low

 

[GelatiCruiser]

I have a set of Charger Comps...tough to beat that deal at just over $200 for the wheelset, Stan's tape (pre-installed), 2 bottles of sealant, tubeless valve stems and skewers. Plus you get QR, 15mm TA and 20mm axle adapters. Not the lightest wheelset out there, but I shed 2+ pounds off my Giant OEM wheels with a little more weight to go with new tires. Definitely a wheelset you can pound on without worry. Would highly recommend if you're on a budget.