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1. flano - Member

   Looking for some advice here, its "Needless upgrade" time!

   Built up a transition covert about 9 months ago, new frame and bits I had from various other bikes. The wheel set came off a 06 Specialized Enduro - DT E540 on Specialized hubs, and are shod with 2.35 High rollers running tubes. Bit on the heavy side.

   I'm looking at an a reasonably priced tubeless upgrade set of wheels.Are there any major weight savings to be had? Any recommendations on what to be looking for?

   Posted 5 months ago #
2. honourablegeorge - Member

   Flows with the same tyres run tubeless should save a nice whack.

   Posted 5 months ago #
3. ashfanman - Member

   Not sure how heavy your current wheels are, but what about Hope Hoops - Flow on ProII Evo? Not too porky, really solid and not too expensive either. I've been really pleased with mine so far.

   Posted 5 months ago #
4. MRanger156 - Member

   Got Hope Hoops (Flows) on my covert

   Posted 5 months ago #
5. alfabus - Member

   hope hoops flows for my covert too.

   If those wheels are anything like the ones that came of my missus' pitch, you'll save a lot of weight!

   Dave

   Posted 5 months ago #
6. flano - Member

   I was thinking flow on hope hubs, possibly with 2,2 rubber queens, or may stick with the high rollers. Seems to be what most are going with. I think the Hope hubs are hard to beat...

   I was offered a set of XT wh-m776 for a good price, has anyone any experience with them? Also OnOne max? Or am I just wasting my time comparing?

   Posted 5 months ago #
7. honourablegeorge - Member

   XT ones are surprisingly heavy, IIRC

   Posted 5 months ago #
8. MRanger156 - Member

   Hope are also very easy to convert to different axles.

   Tyres wise I run highroller up front, advatage rear for most of the winter. Minion up front for dryer conditions.

   Posted 5 months ago #
9. flano - Member

   Thanks for the advice everyone.

   Do the flow/hope hoops come sealed and ready for UST? Seems some do and some don't?

   Posted 5 months ago #
10. Hob Nob - Member

    In general no - although some places advertise them as coming with the tubeless kits as part of a bundle.

    Posted 5 months ago #
11. neninja - Member

    The Sun Ringle Charger Expert on CRC for £175 are a bargain. Only about 1800g so pretty light for a 28mm rim wheelset.

    Pretty much the same rim as a Flow - same width but have eyelets fitted - they use Stans NoTubes tubeless system and come with valves, yellow tape and sealant.

    Posted 5 months ago #
12. Stevelol - Member

    Pro2s with flows here, running tubeless with the yellow strip and sealant, nevegal front and ignitor ust rear. Awesome wheels!

    Posted 5 months ago #

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