I'm hankering after a new set of wheels for my Nicolai Helius CC.

It's currently rolling on a set of Hope Hoops with DT5.1's, and I've got two sets in mind:

1st are the Hope SPC 6's with Stans 355 rims

2nd are the American Classic MTB set.

The Americans are a bit lighter but are £70 more, any views on either set?

Riding wise it's trail centres, XC, enduros, all dayers etc. would probably keep the other Hoops for tougher days in the big hills, but would I have to?

I'm aware the Hopes have a weight limit of 85kgs, but as I'm under 80 that's not an issue really.

Typically I run 2.25" Nobby Nics or 2.0" Mud X's when it's proper muddy.

Suppose this is in the quest to get down to one bike that can do everything that I wanna ride.

Other than the two mentioned above does anyone have any other suggestions with an upper limit of £400

I went with the American Classics myself, partly due to the weight limit on the Hope's. I've only had them about a month so can't comment on durability yet. They do seem lovely though and certainly much lighter than the Hope XC/X717's they replaced.

If you don't mind me asking, how heavy are you that put you off the Hopes?

85kg is only a bit over 13 stone, and I'm nearer 16.

No worries.

Anyone got any views on the Shimano XT WH-M775 wheel set, come in quite light at 1677g's for much less cash?

Shimano Deore XT WH-M775 MTB Disc Wheels with Center Lock disc fitting
Shimano / SRAM 8, 9 speed compatible
Can be used tubeless or with normal tyres and tubes
Black Rims, Spokes and hubs
CENTER LOCK Disc Fitting
24 spoke crossed front and rear lacing
Complete with quick releases, spoke tool and instructions
Weight: approx 1677g per pair