new wheelset required.

I have 819’s on my FS. they are Ok but a bit on the heavy side, but never bent them.

Looking at stans for the HT Arch or Flows? With stans you need the yellow tape correct?

Any other rim to consider?

Crest rims on dt240s? Nice and light, sub 1500grams

I’ve just bought a pair of Hope Hoops with Crests, probably more equal a comparison with the 819’s.

And just (25mm) yellow tape plus valve.

My Hope hoops on Crests are 1585g if that matters. On 240s would be a very nice set of wheels.

Crests – I couldn’t decide between flows and crests, the crests are more than up to the job unless you’re particularly heavy handed

Are Crest rims suitable for general trail riding/trips to wales CYB Afan etc or more an xc race rim?

Yup I have ordered them for my Zesty and I do Afan at least twice a month

Rims take a right old battering in the peaks rocky trails – mine looked decidedly secondhand after a few rides, but they’re still straight and tight.

Clee cycles building some ztr alpines onto American classic hubs not cheap at 520 but friends have them and rave about them

Went for the flows, rather have something a bit more substantial for the rocky trails here.