Took my heavier duty rear wheel in for truing and to have the hub retightened to the LBS. It is an XT hub with Mavic 819 rim, originally purchased from Merlin. The hub has worked loose a number of times and had to be tightened, most recently they used Loctite to try to stop it loosening up but it has loosened again!
Turns out there is now another issue - a large, severely flattened spot they can't true out. I am off to Spain in 3 weeks and had planned on taking these wheels but clearly don't have much faith in them now!
So I am looking at getting another rear wheel for trail/ all mountain use (I have a lighter wheelset for xc/racing) and winter riding. Not fussed about weight, does need to be durable and fairly cheap - feeling pretty damn broke at the moment. I want a rear wheel only option (not a wheelset) - under £100.
Any advice greatly appreciated!
Neil I think you need to read his post a little more carefully 😉
There could be a deal done
(also says so on my post 😉 )
These are supposed to be very tough, little over £100 though http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/17991/Halo_Freedom_Disc_Rear_26Inch_Wheel