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new 27.5 wheels around the £300 price

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as it says, currently have wtb i23 on novatec hubs, mainly ride xc and trail centre very much wheels on the ground, will be used on a t130 and a hardtail.

will i get much better than what i have already in that price bracket.

what is good as havent bought mtb wheels in years

boost front and rear

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Posted : 05/07/2022 11:15 am
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what do your current wheels weigh and why do you want a change?


 
Posted : 05/07/2022 11:16 am
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What size tyres do you use? Wider rims will make a difference if you have wide tyres. But they will be heavier than what you currently have at that price.


 
Posted : 05/07/2022 11:27 am
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I have the previous version of these - Hunt Trail Wide £299 - really good IMHO.


 
Posted : 05/07/2022 11:30 am
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I second the hunts mentioned above, got some on my hardtail, no nonsense. Think youll struggle to find better at that price point.


 
Posted : 05/07/2022 11:40 am
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Maybe some DT Swiss rims laced to your existing hubs ??


 
Posted : 05/07/2022 12:10 pm
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These are decent value and well reviewed, I believe...
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/nukeproof-horizon-v2-wheel-ard-and-sealant-bundle/rp-prod205533

Otherwise the main competitor to the Hunts will be more fancy secondhand wheels, as not many people are after a pair of 650b now.


 
Posted : 05/07/2022 12:22 pm
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Otherwise the main competitor to the Hunts will be more fancy secondhand wheels

Stealth ad - I have a pair of DT 240's on Stans Arch for sale on PB -
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3372907/
They're not boost as standard but I have a set of wolftooth boost adaptors I can sell with them.


 
Posted : 05/07/2022 12:50 pm
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I paid £530 for a set of XM481 on Hope from PT Cycles a few months back. Very good service, well built hassle free.


 
Posted : 05/07/2022 12:59 pm
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I've also got the Horizon V2's on my Mega - not had enough mileage on them to comment about longevity - but reviews would suggest they're decent.


 
Posted : 05/07/2022 1:07 pm
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If we’re doing not so stealthy ads for other web sites, I’ve got some wheels in the paid for ads on STW!


 
Posted : 05/07/2022 1:39 pm
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I have horizon v2s and been really impressed with the quality and weight of them.


 
Posted : 05/07/2022 5:19 pm
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Although similar to what the op is currently running you can get 27.5 i35's on hope hubs for £255 with the clear2022 code for a pair at the moment on CRC....


 
Posted : 05/07/2022 5:32 pm
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https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en/mavic-crossmax-boost-xd-27.5-disc-mtb-wheel-set/137141787/p

No idea if that store is any good. Picked up a set from Chain reaction in the sale a while back. Seem perfectly good for intended use, I’ve pushed them way beyond without issue.


 
Posted : 06/07/2022 12:23 am
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https://singletrackworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/monday-mini-review-nukeproof-horizon-v2-wheelset/

Had a set for 18 months now and really pleased with them. No issues, surprisingly light, still true and with 102poe very buzzy 🙂

Believe CRC are currently doing a set with inserts and sealant for just £349 delivered


 
Posted : 06/07/2022 12:45 am
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PSA CRC are currently doing the above Nukeproof wheels/inserts/sealant deal for just £299.99 🙂

Bonkers when the rear wheel on it's own is £249.99!!!


 
Posted : 08/07/2022 5:06 pm
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Mavic Crossmax at bikester going for around £250? See thread i started with lots of good feedback


 
Posted : 08/07/2022 6:30 pm