So, I need/would like the following:
650b
XC/Trail use, 14st rider
Not too wide
Not stupidly heavy
100×15 front
135mm qr rear (with ability to go 142×12 at later date)
Sealed cartridge bearings
I’m not finding much that meets that criteria, at the cheaper end merlin are doing Alex Volare 25 on Chosen hubs, Raleigh Probuild for about £170 a set, hardly any info. or reviews though.
Superstar’s wheels are a total mystery to me, so many hub choices, nothing to tell them apart or decent tech. specs. and really random, mostly older rim choices. Baffling.
Hope are £350ish, guess I’d just go standard Pro4/TechXC if that were my best option. Would rather not spend that much if I can help it though. Do want something servicable and with longevity though.