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I bought a Kona Coiler De Luxe this winter for a little DH/FR/trail riding. The stock wheel are fine for the DH/FR part. A bit heavy for trail riding (Sun Singletrack, Deore/KK hubs, straight 14g spokes, brass nipples).
Decided to build a lighter trail bike wheel set without spending too much money.
Alex FD28 rims (28 mm wide, 500g actual weight), Wheelsmith 14/15 spokes, alloy nipples, Hope hubs - Bulb front, XC rear.
Picked the XC rear hub over the Bulb because of cost. Rear wheel weight 1071g.
The Bulb front hub is convertible from 20mm through axle to QR axle so I can use it on any of my bikes. Front weight 872g as 20 mm, 895g QR.
Custom vinyl graphics applied before the wheels were laced.
Decided to build a lighter trail bike wheel set without spending too much money.

Alex FD28 rims (28 mm wide, 500g actual weight), Wheelsmith 14/15 spokes, alloy nipples, Hope hubs - Bulb front, XC rear.

Picked the XC rear hub over the Bulb because of cost. Rear wheel weight 1071g.

The Bulb front hub is convertible from 20mm through axle to QR axle so I can use it on any of my bikes. Front weight 872g as 20 mm, 895g QR.

Custom vinyl graphics applied before the wheels were laced.
