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the only MTB I have right now (and for the next year at least) is my SS. having just moved here from the flatlands in september, I'm just now getting used to the trails. last week, I picked up a used Manitou Minute fork since I was rigid when we moved. now I want to upgrade my wheelset.
any suggestions? I ride a Bianchi Rita 29er & like to run the biggest tires I can (currently 2.25 rear, 2.35 front) and I think I want a wider rim. my wheelset is the stock WTB Lazerdisc SS wheels that came on the bike. the rims are 19mm inner width. I was thinking I'd like something more in the 25mm+ range to get more volume. but I think I'd also like to take the opportunity to lose a little weight if I can. I'm not a huge WW, seeing as I'm 6'2" & 220 geared up. but if I can drop some weight with the wheels, I'd like to.
suggestions on a good wheelset that won't break the bank totally? maybe $500-600 range?
also, should I try to stick to a SS specific wheelset? I have access to Sun Ringle discounts through my work, so I can get the Chargers or Black Flags for a pretty dang good price, just not with the SS rear hub. anyone have opinions on the Chargers?
lastly, I'm going to rebuild the Manitou and see how I like it. but if funds allow, should I get a new fork? the Bianchi is designed for 100mm forks & the Manitou felt great this weekend (granted, it needs a rebuild). would it hurt to put a 120 on there? I really didn't like the bike with an 80mm that I tried in the past just for fun. made it too twitchy. but I'm wondering (if I actually look to buy a new fork) if I should go 120 or not...
any suggestions would be great.
J.
any suggestions? I ride a Bianchi Rita 29er & like to run the biggest tires I can (currently 2.25 rear, 2.35 front) and I think I want a wider rim. my wheelset is the stock WTB Lazerdisc SS wheels that came on the bike. the rims are 19mm inner width. I was thinking I'd like something more in the 25mm+ range to get more volume. but I think I'd also like to take the opportunity to lose a little weight if I can. I'm not a huge WW, seeing as I'm 6'2" & 220 geared up. but if I can drop some weight with the wheels, I'd like to.
suggestions on a good wheelset that won't break the bank totally? maybe $500-600 range?
also, should I try to stick to a SS specific wheelset? I have access to Sun Ringle discounts through my work, so I can get the Chargers or Black Flags for a pretty dang good price, just not with the SS rear hub. anyone have opinions on the Chargers?
lastly, I'm going to rebuild the Manitou and see how I like it. but if funds allow, should I get a new fork? the Bianchi is designed for 100mm forks & the Manitou felt great this weekend (granted, it needs a rebuild). would it hurt to put a 120 on there? I really didn't like the bike with an 80mm that I tried in the past just for fun. made it too twitchy. but I'm wondering (if I actually look to buy a new fork) if I should go 120 or not...
any suggestions would be great.
J.