Not even close. I don't know any wheel builders who would be anywhere close to $450 for that setup. More like $580-$600 range from places who are generally considered to have very good prices and $700 range from shops who charge msrp for them.Whafe said:
Not $450, and we're totally opposite body types (I'm 260lbs of not quite lean, I think there's ripped body mass somewhere in there...), but these are going for less than when I bought them. They'll be a little heavier than the Hope/5.1 combo, but are a wider and heavier-duty rim and tubeless compatible. The DT Hubs are a little heavier, weight difference between the DT's and Hopes is likely less than 65 grams combined F & R. If your riding's gonna be more freeride and/or you are considering running fatty, tubeless tires, these would probably be a good choice. If you're definitely more of a XC guy, you might be better off with the lighter wheelset. Just another option.Pothole said:Ok, unless someone convinces me otherwise, I'm going with the Hope Pro2/DT 5.1D combo tommorrow. If someone has done more R&D and would recommend something else (+/- the $450 by a bit is ok), let me know. As you may know, I'm wanting the lightest wheelset possible for aggressive XC and light FR for my 160 pounds of lean, ripped, body mass.
Those would be an excellent choice. In that price range Hope is making the best stuff out there in my opinion.Pothole said:Ok, unless someone convinces me otherwise, I'm going with the Hope Pro2/DT 5.1D combo tommorrow. If someone has done more R&D and would recommend something else (+/- the $450 by a bit is ok), let me know. As you may know, I'm wanting the lightest wheelset possible for aggressive XC and light FR for my 160 pounds of lean, ripped, body mass.
I think I've got enough positives on this Hope/5.1 set from you forum heavies to get them ordered up.
I'm kinda all over the map. Picked up the frame from Red Barn, scored the fork in near mint condition from a forumite, picking up some bits and pieces from various LBS here in Boise, and now trying to narrow in on a wheelbuilder. I've been riding mtb's a long time, 20+ years, and I'm without a bike shop in town. Back when I was racing and all that there was a shop, Moo Cycles that was my home base but it was sold several years ago so I'm kinda floating. There are some great bike shops here in town, but none of them have that vibe where you can just kinda hang out and shoot the sh*t all day feel like Moo did.cactuscorn said:
