[chaddwick25]

Im a very heavy rider and I am looking for a 29er wheelset that will stay tru under 290 lbs of hard riding. The rear wheel must be 9mm standard quick release. I ride an ON ONE Inbred 29er.

none at home in Essex, Vermont, United States - photo by nouser - Pinkbike

I have narrowed it down to Mavic TN-719 wheelset 29'er XT Mavic TM 819 Wheelset 29'ER XT Rear WTB Front 20mm | eBay or Miche XM40 29 Wheelset Miche XM40 29 Wheelset | On - One


My budget is around $300. Please Help

THANKS

 

[gregnash]

Contact MikeSee on the boards here. He is a well known builder and also a clyde so he knows how to build the wheels for the like.

 

[chaddwick25]

I dont think I can afford his wheelsets....I was looking for some retail wheelsets....I really only need a strong rear wheel. My front wheel runs tru.

 

[gregnash]

Uh maybe talk to the guys over at BicycleWheel Warehouse. Their wheels get great reviews pretty consistently on both the mtb and road bike side.

 

[chaddwick25]

Does anyone know a wheelset or rear wheel like this
Velocity Chukker 29er Wheels Shimano XT 6 Bolt 36h Disc Hubs [0072774740857] - $270.00 Velomine.com : Worldwide Bicycle Shop, fixed gear track bike wheelsets campagnolo super record vintage bike

These look pretty BEEFY....They are discontinued

 

[Mikestreed81]

I bought these, only with a front hub setup for a fox fork. I hit jumps and ride hard but I'm only 172~ lbs. A narrow 19mm rim like the 719 may not be a good choice. Wider is better to resist bends. If your running a tire bigger then a 1.95 you shouldn't be using a 19mm rim. If you run a 2.1 to 2.2 you should be on a 23mm and a 2.3 or bigger you should be on a 25mm In my opinion. The wider rim will resist side bends just like a taller beam resists deflection better. SRAM X9 hubs are amazing how well the free spin. I would avoid Shimano XT hubs. Before you even mount them on the bike the don't free spin well. I Bought a set and sent them back when I saw that. I have heard good things about how beefy then 719 rims are though.


WTB Frequency I23 Mountain Bike Tubeless Wheelset 32h SRAM x9 6 Bolt Hub 26" | eBay

 

[TwoTone]

I think the reality of 290lbs and riding hard is having to save up and get a good wheel like you want. Buying stock machine built is only going to leave you disappointed, especially at the $300 range.

My .02 is keep what you have as far as the front and contact Mike for a rear wheel only. Then instead of spending $300 on an ok wheelset, you can spend $300 on a rear wheel that will get you what you want.