[baker]

I'm building a new rear wheel for my full suspension cross country rig.
I'm 160 and don't do big drops/jumps/etc. I want this to be a really light
wheel as I already have some heavy ones I can beat up. General riding
area is Colorado Rockies w/ occassional Moab trips.

Rear hub is WTB Laserlite - 262g
Rim is likely a Sun DS2-XC - I already have this laying around and can replace with a
Mavic 317/717 in the future if needed (same erd)
Nipples - alloy
Spokes - this is where I'm undecided. What should I go for here? I was thinking
DT Revs non-drive side and DT Comps drive side, but are the revs ok for disc? Any
better options out there that don't cost an arm and a leg (i.e. Marwi Ti is too much for
me).

Thanks,
baker

 

[nwmtb]

I'm building a new rear wheel for my full suspension cross country rig.
I'm 160 and don't do big drops/jumps/etc. I want this to be a really light
wheel as I already have some heavy ones I can beat up. General riding
area is Colorado Rockies w/ occassional Moab trips.

Rear hub is WTB Laserlite - 262g
Rim is likely a Sun DS2-XC - I already have this laying around and can replace with a
Mavic 317/717 in the future if needed (same erd)
Nipples - alloy
Spokes - this is where I'm undecided. What should I go for here? I was thinking
DT Revs non-drive side and DT Comps drive side, but are the revs ok for disc? Any
better options out there that don't cost an arm and a leg (i.e. Marwi Ti is too much for
me).

Thanks,
baker

Check out the DT Super Comp 14/16/15 spokes designed SPECIALly for discs, then on the drive side you could use your revolutions, and have a super - PIMP wheel that is disc specific. And not to pricey. aboout 1/4 of the cost compared to TI spokes.

need help locating ? contact me for correct spoke length, and DT pricing - [email protected] , later..Chad

 

[thebronze]

$?

Not too pricey? They cost almost a dollar a spoke.
Chad, if you've got a cheap source for spokes please let me know.
I'm in the need so pm or email me.
[email protected]

 

[baker]

Wheelsmith AE15's

Not too pricey? They cost almost a dollar a spoke.
Chad, if you've got a cheap source for spokes please let me know.
I'm in the need so pm or email me.
[email protected]

After more research, Wheelsmith AE15's look like a good choice for me.
$0.59 each from oddsandendos. 141g for 32 spokes. Looks like I should
use washers on the drive side.

Ack!! I also just researched the DS2-XC rim and the real weight is 480-490g!
Gotta find a different option...maybe the Mavic 317 or Sun DS1-XC.

baker

 

[thebronze]

that mavic x317 is super light, 395g, and on sale at pricepoint,
probably better quality than sun rims, which are real strong and sturdy,
but heavy

 

[baker]

Actual Sun DS2-XC Rim Weight

that mavic x317 is super light, 395g, and on sale at pricepoint,
probably better quality than sun rims, which are real strong and sturdy,
but heavy

Out of curiosity, I unlaced the DS2-XC rim from the old wheel and weighed it.
14.6oz or 415g. That's pretty good and acceptable for my use. That is also
way better than the 480-490g quoted on mtbr in the past.

Thanks for the link on the x317 for $40. That's a pretty good price. If it were black,
I'd probably splurge for the new rim.

So, planned build now looks like this:

Sun DS2-XC rim - 415g
WTB Laserdisc Lite Hub - 262g
Wheelsmith AE15 spokes (32 - 3 cross) - 141g
Alloy Nipples - 11g
Washers - 2g (estimate)

Total Weight - 831g

baker