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What’s the current in favour budget wheelset? Non boost 27.5 Shimano Freehub all rounder? They will need to be able to take a bit of a battering but still not be anchors for all-dayers. Recommendations?
Posted : 24/01/2021 2:37 pm
Posted : 24/01/2021 2:50 pm
Bikewheelsdirect £350 for a Pro4/Fortus wheelset
Posted : 24/01/2021 5:03 pm
Superstar
Posted : 24/01/2021 6:42 pm
Hunt
Posted : 24/01/2021 8:24 pm
In my search for second hand 29 boost wheels, I would say you're spoilt for choice for second hand 27.5, non-boost wheels. 
Posted : 24/01/2021 9:30 pm
What he said, take advantage of the laws of supply and demand.
Posted : 24/01/2021 10:41 pm
Is £50 + shipping budget enough for you? I've got some Giant 27.5 alloy wheels with shimano free hub. Used for 3 rides so as new, 100 x 15 front and 135QR rear. Send me a message if you want them.
Posted : 25/01/2021 12:35 am
Just popped in out of curiosity about what people think a "budget wheelset" is.
Posted : 25/01/2021 1:07 am
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@dallas95 - thank you for the offer, I really appreciate it, but I need a 12x142 rear.
In terms of a budget wheelset... before this thread I was thinking £200 or so. Now I think I may need to dig a little deeper.
Hunts look really good but they are not very budget, does anyone have any experience of Neutrons?, I currently have Superstars but they do have some issues, I'll look at bikewheelsdirect. 2nd hand is an option..particularly for a set of Hopes.
Posted : 25/01/2021 11:18 am
I have the previous version of the neutrons, run them in all weathers and not had a problem with them.
Posted : 25/01/2021 11:30 am
Just popped in out of curiosity about what people think a “budget wheelset” is.
Me too. I was half expecting a suggestion of Hunt carbon wheels as compared to Enve they’re a steal...
Posted : 25/01/2021 11:34 am
If Superstar are still doing 25% off then you'll get a set for 200 sheets. Really impressed with mine (they looked nice, bike is currently being built up by my local mechanic 
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Posted : 25/01/2021 11:50 am
Chosen Pro build wheels? About £225 a set although Merlin only have fronts in stock. Reviews seem positive.
Posted : 25/01/2021 1:24 pm
Sonder?
Posted : 25/01/2021 2:20 pm
Something at the lower end of DT Swiss offering wouldn't be a bad shout. I've ran a set of E1900 Spline briefly and they were good (got a set of 29" for sale actually!)
Posted : 25/01/2021 3:21 pm
Alex volar have some decent options
Posted : 25/01/2021 3:45 pm
Mine would be the Pro Build wheels on Merlin, had them before on an old hardtail and they were great.
Posted : 25/01/2021 4:51 pm
Dallas. I have pm'ed you about the wheels, they are just what I need. Are they true?
Mark
Posted : 25/01/2021 7:42 pm
Posted : 26/01/2021 8:37 am
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Those DTs look perfect. Now to see how Brexit has impacted this...
Posted : 26/01/2021 12:08 pm
I went for the boost options a few weeks ago, absolute bargain. Just beware of DHL though as they left mine outside my back door of my house.
Posted : 26/01/2021 1:02 pm