chainreactioncycles and get them to custom-build you a wheelset? my personal choice for rims is the Sun Ringle MTX-29, which have held up quite nicely for me and I am a bit of a hack from time to time
Just got a Yeti 25th 575 frame!!
Hi, I just got a Yeti 25th edition 575 frame, on time for the spring. :thumbsup:
I'm starting that bike from the scratch and I'm lost about what wheels to get.
Seems like I don't have too much choices if I want to take advantage of the front 15QR and the rear 12x142 through axle system, and I really don't want to waste this chance.
I really liked the Mavic Crossmax ST wheelset, but it doesn't let me use the rear 12x142 axle that came with the frame.
The new XTR 988 wheelset seems nice but don't know about the durability of those since they are not a traditional wheel manufacturer...
Well, I'm lost because there are many manufacturers that started selling wheelsets and I don't know about the quality of them. For example you know you can trust on Race Face cranks, but what about DT Swiss wheels???
What kind of wheels today's "light all mountain bike" riders are getting to equip their AM rigs?
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Finally managed to take a picture, after hours just drooling on the frame
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I'm starting that bike from the scratch and I'm lost about what wheels to get.
Seems like I don't have too much choices if I want to take advantage of the front 15QR and the rear 12x142 through axle system, and I really don't want to waste this chance.
I really liked the Mavic Crossmax ST wheelset, but it doesn't let me use the rear 12x142 axle that came with the frame.
The new XTR 988 wheelset seems nice but don't know about the durability of those since they are not a traditional wheel manufacturer...
Well, I'm lost because there are many manufacturers that started selling wheelsets and I don't know about the quality of them. For example you know you can trust on Race Face cranks, but what about DT Swiss wheels???
What kind of wheels today's "light all mountain bike" riders are getting to equip their AM rigs?
-- edit: --
Finally managed to take a picture, after hours just drooling on the frame
ut:
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You could get the Sun Ringle Charger Pros. Comes with everything to run all axle types in the front and can be converted to 12x142 or rear with a $20 kit sold separately.
http://www.sun-ringle.com/mtb/wheelsets/charger-pro/
I've been really happy with these wheels so far. The red, white, and black might not go so great with that Yeti 25 paint job though.
http://www.sun-ringle.com/mtb/wheelsets/charger-pro/
I've been really happy with these wheels so far. The red, white, and black might not go so great with that Yeti 25 paint job though.
Thanks for all the replies, I checked all the suggestions!
Firstly I tried the custom built wheels, but didn't find any hubs using straight pull spokes, which I'd like to use. I really want some straigh spokes on the wheels, this way the hubs looks so cool...
So back to the factory wheels...
I said I want to take advantage of the rear 12x142 through axle, but does it really add the stiffness they claim?
I was looking at the way the dropouts are and can't imagine that much gain in rigidity... The front through axle is indeed easier to understand why it is stiffer, cause the dropout itself is thicker, thus providing more torsional rigidity to the fork.
Can you guys feel the difference while actually riding a 12x142 equipped bike?
Firstly I tried the custom built wheels, but didn't find any hubs using straight pull spokes, which I'd like to use. I really want some straigh spokes on the wheels, this way the hubs looks so cool...
So back to the factory wheels...
I said I want to take advantage of the rear 12x142 through axle, but does it really add the stiffness they claim?
I was looking at the way the dropouts are and can't imagine that much gain in rigidity... The front through axle is indeed easier to understand why it is stiffer, cause the dropout itself is thicker, thus providing more torsional rigidity to the fork.
Can you guys feel the difference while actually riding a 12x142 equipped bike?
Actually I've got the frame kit, including Fox fork, saddle, Chris King BB and headset.saturnine said:
All I can say is that it must be the destine, cause I went to a small shop without any expectations, and there she was... Couldn't resist!
I'll post a picture of the kit on the first post!
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