Mountain Biking

[SeatIbiza]

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/s?q=rear+wheel&f=2258,4294957536,2247

Mavic Crossride MTB Rear Wheel 2017 - £100

 

[neil_g]

nvm

 

[Maccapacca]

http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/custom-wheel-generator-single-wheel-rear.htm

pick a hub..
select the switch ultra hub for cheapness (been running these for ages, no bothers)
select the colour and spokes (normally 32h)
select the required axle adapter (guessing quick release on the specy?)
select shimano or sram freehub
pick a rim....
now this depends on the style of riding.. stans rims are great if you want to spend £80, otherwise ive been running superstars own DS25 for a while now and again no problems. maybe the EX23 for XC use? they have those in 26" black.
pick your spokes..
i normally chose sapin black (because black)
select your nipples..
alloy nipples (again because black)

comes to 154.99

edit - shame they dont have a sale on, got my front and rear for £30 more.

Summary

1 x Rear Hub: Switch Ultra Rear Hub
Switch Ultra Rear Hub Body x 1
Switch ULTRA Rear Red 32H
Switch Rear Adaptor x 1
QR
Switch Ultra Freehub x 1
ALLOY Shimano 8/9/10/11 Speed MTB
edit£84.99
1 x Rim - Mountain: Superstar T-READY EX23
Name: Superstar EX23 Red 29
edit£35.00
1 x Spokes: Sapim Laser - Ultrabutted Black
Name: SAPIM LASER - Ultrabutted BLACK
edit£35.00
1 x Nipples: Sapim Alloy Nipples
Name: BLACK ALLOY
edit£10.00

£164.99

Thanks, seem okay?

 

[neil_g]

you've selected 29" rim is that correct?

 

[rhysduck]

You don't need those spokes.

What about this for front AND rear?
http://www.superstarcomponents.com/e...rance-deal.htm
With the code, they're only £100

Edit: what size wheel do you need?

 

[Maccapacca]

you've selected 29" rim is that correct?

It is yes 700cc 29" rims

 

[neil_g]

It is yes 700cc 29" rims

okay, just didnt think 29" was that old..

but as rhys says you dont need those ultrabutted spokes. doublebutted tops imo

 

[Maccapacca]

Thanks for your help chaps, much appreciated

Summary

1 x Rear Hub: Switch Ultra Rear Hub
Switch Ultra Rear Hub Body x 1
Switch ULTRA Rear Red 32H
Switch Rear Adaptor x 1
QR
Switch Ultra Freehub x 1
ALLOY Shimano 8/9/10/11 Speed MTB
edit£84.99
1 x Rim - Mountain: Superstar T-READY EX23
Name: Superstar EX23 Red 29
edit£35.00
1 x Spokes: Sapim Race - Double Butted Black
Name: SAPIM RACE - Double Butted BLACK
edit£25.00
1 x Nipples: Sapim Alloy Nipples
Name: BLACK ALLOY
edit£10.00

£154.99

 

[rhysduck]

For £50 less you can get both front and rear wheels. If you're not fussed with a Gold/Red/White rim

 

[Maccapacca]

For £50 less you can get both front and rear wheels. If you're not fussed with a Gold/Red/White rim

I'm on mavic crosstrails at the moment and keep trashing the freehub, the plan is to buy something more robust.

 

[Begbie]

There 29" wheels right?

Because the EX23 build (front and rear) is £100 at the moment.

Or the EX27 is £120 for both wheels.

http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/fuel-60poe-xx27-probuild-deal.htm

 

[neil_g]

There 29" wheels right?

Because the EX23 build (front and rear) is £100 at the moment.

Or the EX27 is £120 for both wheels.

http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/fuel-60poe-xx27-probuild-deal.htm

had a quick look and the combo of 29" and QR isnt available on those :-\

 

[rhysduck]

I'm on mavic crosstrails at the moment and keep trashing the freehub, the plan is to buy something more robust.

How many miles are you doing between hubs?
I suspect they're being trashed because they're crappy hubs with normal open bearings (not sealed cartridge bearings) in them.

 

[Maccapacca]

How many miles are you doing between hubs?
I suspect they're being trashed because they're crappy hubs with normal open bearings (not sealed cartridge bearings) in them.

30 - 40 miles a week on gravel paths.

 

[mangobreeder]

just ordered these, in 27.5 (yes i know the invoice is wrong he's corrected it. arriving next week

 

[randomshenans]

I'm waiting on a set of Shimano 29" MT35 wheels coming for my son's build. Hopefully they should start him off. He had a budget, which I have clearly gone over, totally my fault, so didn't want to spend too much on wheels. Anyone used them?

Also, what brakes would you recommend? He's got XT spec gearset, so was looking at the same spec brakes, thoughts?

 

[gettothechopper]

I'm waiting on a set of Shimano 29" MT35 wheels coming for my son's build. Hopefully they should start him off. He had a budget, which I have clearly gone over, totally my fault, so didn't want to spend too much on wheels. Anyone used them?

Also, what brakes would you recommend? He's got XT spec gearset, so was looking at the same spec brakes, thoughts?

The only thing with shimano wheels, is that they don't use sealed bearings, so you need to keep an eye on 1. that the cones stay tight 2. that you service the bearings and 3. dont jet wash the hubs if you can help it

the SLX or XT brakes are very cheap (comparatively) and are almost identical to each other and work very well

merlin have the slx front and rears for £110 or £170 for xt (not sure if thats cheapest - try CRC / Merlin / bikediscount.de usually for shimano)
you need disc rotors and adapters as well if you need them

 

[Superpatsy]

Took delivery of a Giant Trance 3 on Tuesday and was wondering if anyone could recommend a decent shock pump?

Rear shock is a bit bouncy even on preload!

 

[neil_g]

Topeak POCKETSHOCK DXG £25-30

 

[6thElement]

just ordered these, in 27.5 (yes i know the invoice is wrong he's corrected it. arriving next week

Did you definitely want BOOST at the front?
Is that an old Flow rim or the newer Flow EX or the very new Flow MK3?