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I am considering upgrading my wheelset. I currently have Deore disc rims, laced to Weinman Zac 19 rims.
I am looking for something lighter. I don't know know what the Zac 19 rims weigh. I'd guess around 500g.
Why do i want lighter wheels? My Giant NRS is a tank, at 30(+?)lbs. Each year i seem to be riding and racing more. I have demoed lighter bikes, and notice the benifit.
I weigh 145-150lbs, and ride XC, with small drops, and rocks, and roots, and singletrack, and all that good stuff.
I don't want to spend too much. I am on a student budget. I may or may not purchase a wheelset this season, but i am looking for suggestions so i know what products i should consider. Upgrading wheels is a decision i have often thought about, but always turned down thus far because i am a cheap***.
I am looking at mavic xc717disc, laced to XT hubs. The price is right, but are they worth upgrading to? Pricepoint and bluesky indicate that they are over 2000g for the pair. That does not seem that light to me, but i guess i can't expect a <$300 wheelset to weigh 1550g. I also don't want them to be so light that they are fragile.
Note: I am from Canada, so it would cost at least $60usd to ship wheels here, and LBS prices are high.
I am looking for something lighter. I don't know know what the Zac 19 rims weigh. I'd guess around 500g.
Why do i want lighter wheels? My Giant NRS is a tank, at 30(+?)lbs. Each year i seem to be riding and racing more. I have demoed lighter bikes, and notice the benifit.
I weigh 145-150lbs, and ride XC, with small drops, and rocks, and roots, and singletrack, and all that good stuff.
I don't want to spend too much. I am on a student budget. I may or may not purchase a wheelset this season, but i am looking for suggestions so i know what products i should consider. Upgrading wheels is a decision i have often thought about, but always turned down thus far because i am a cheap***.
I am looking at mavic xc717disc, laced to XT hubs. The price is right, but are they worth upgrading to? Pricepoint and bluesky indicate that they are over 2000g for the pair. That does not seem that light to me, but i guess i can't expect a <$300 wheelset to weigh 1550g. I also don't want them to be so light that they are fragile.
Note: I am from Canada, so it would cost at least $60usd to ship wheels here, and LBS prices are high.