Greetings,
I am back into riding after a 5 year hiatus (money and time spent climbing). I ride a Klein Mantra Comp (99) and busted the rear rim 5 years ago (why I stopped riding for the most part). Now that my climbing rack is complete, i have some resources for a new rim, and moved to ATL so there is singletrack that is accessible. The question that I need help with is what wheel to buy. I ride (or rode) moderate cross country, I do not race, so I want a basic, reliable wheel that will give me good performance, but doesn't have to be to light. Cheaper is better, but not at the cost of quality. My bike has V-brakes, so that is probably a deciding factor, and I don't have the $ to upgrade to disc. I'm out of date as far as technology, so any help is highly appreciated. Like to get a wheel for less than $200.
Thanks
PB
I am back into riding after a 5 year hiatus (money and time spent climbing). I ride a Klein Mantra Comp (99) and busted the rear rim 5 years ago (why I stopped riding for the most part). Now that my climbing rack is complete, i have some resources for a new rim, and moved to ATL so there is singletrack that is accessible. The question that I need help with is what wheel to buy. I ride (or rode) moderate cross country, I do not race, so I want a basic, reliable wheel that will give me good performance, but doesn't have to be to light. Cheaper is better, but not at the cost of quality. My bike has V-brakes, so that is probably a deciding factor, and I don't have the $ to upgrade to disc. I'm out of date as far as technology, so any help is highly appreciated. Like to get a wheel for less than $200.
Thanks
PB