 Topic Name: What is a good entry/mid level wheelset to buy....
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on: September 04, 2011, 06:55:58 PM
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seanstokley
Location: North Bend, WA
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« on: September 04, 2011, 06:55:58 PM » |
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I have Surly Karate Monkey I'm putting together and need some wheels to finish the project. Money is a bit tight as I don't want to break the bank. I'd like a solid durable set of wheels that need not be the fanciest but functional & a work horse capacity for a variety of uses. How much will I need to shell out for something of this nature? Who & what do ya recommend? Thanks in advance....
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Topic Name: What is a good entry/mid level wheelset to buy....
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Reply #1 on: September 04, 2011, 09:57:34 PM
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paxton coyote
Location: Paxton, Nebraska
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« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2011, 09:57:34 PM » |
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not sure what the current price is but I've ran WTB Dual Duty rims on my KM since building it in '06, about 5000 miles on them all gravel/dirt roads, lots of singletrack, some Fruita miles, did the Dakota 5-o race on them & have only trued them once, running Surly hubs, have replaced bearings in those once, I'm also a clydesdale running them singlespeed, I know they're quite affordable & I've been very pleased with mine.
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Topic Name: What is a good entry/mid level wheelset to buy....
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Reply #2 on: September 06, 2011, 08:59:55 PM
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bdstorer
www.bottlesandchains.com
Location: Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
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« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2011, 08:59:55 PM » |
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Shimano XT Tubeless ready. Good 29er wheels. Had a set for a few (2+) years now. Tour on 'em, rough off road mtb on 'em, jump 'em.. basically everything. Set and forget. Great value.
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Topic Name: What is a good entry/mid level wheelset to buy....
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Reply #3 on: September 07, 2011, 11:55:55 AM
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Topic Name: What is a good entry/mid level wheelset to buy....
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Reply #4 on: September 11, 2011, 01:05:51 AM
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a.k.a.
apocalypse MEOW!
Location: CA -> VT -> CA
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« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2011, 01:05:51 AM » |
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Would post as a separate thread, but this one speaks to the same topic, so hope it's ok to chime in....
Every wrench I talk to tells me "Brand X runs proprietary components, and you want to stay away from them." I'm really getting stuck.
Could y'all offer up advice or at minimum a link or two to articles explaining how wheel components differ from manufacturer to manufacturer? I am building up a 26 inch and really need guidance on what makes a "good" wheel component versus a Pain-in-the-anterior component.
Much obliged!
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Topic Name: What is a good entry/mid level wheelset to buy....
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Reply #5 on: September 15, 2011, 05:09:50 PM
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afie
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« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2011, 05:09:50 PM » |
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$400 for Stans Crest on Hope Pro2 Evo front and rear. |
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Topic Name: What is a good entry/mid level wheelset to buy....
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Reply #6 on: December 19, 2011, 06:30:16 PM
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Blammo
Location: San Antonio, TX
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« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2011, 06:30:16 PM » |
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$400 for Stans Crest on Hope Pro2 Evo front and rear. That's the combination I'm running and I decided this weekend that it might not be one that I would want to rely on for the long haul. I have a set of kings laying around that I might build up with Stans beefier Arches rim. My mechanic doesn't like Stans rims much though so I got work on convincing him. |
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Topic Name: What is a good entry/mid level wheelset to buy....
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Reply #7 on: December 27, 2011, 02:20:20 PM
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Slim
Location: Duluth MN, North Central USA
Posts: 240
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« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2011, 02:20:20 PM » |
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You didn't mention wether you are running disc or rim brakes and want singlespeed, 6 speed or full cassette in the rear. what kind of tires do you want to run? wider tires need wider rims. Do you need tubeless? How imprtant is reliability/repairability? Cost? Weight? Etc.
The easiest options is send Mikecee and email with your info (including weight, riding style etc. and he will give you a price for him to build them, and he is very good at it:
lacemine29.com
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