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Going to get a nice light weight wheelset built up. I dont want carbon rims. What would you choose and why? Budget is £500. This is what i have come up with so far.
Hope hubs (40t engagement)
Dt swiss spokes
E13 trs race rim or wtb kom

Thanks all


 
Posted : 01/03/2015 8:12 pm
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Any one. Want to order before end of the week


 
Posted : 02/03/2015 2:01 pm
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I've got Roam 40s on my Whyte and they've been great, fairly lightweight and so far bombproof.

https://www.sram.com/sram/mountain/products/sram-roam-40-wheels

http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/p2/17420/sram-roam-40-650b-tubeless-wheel

£245 front, £285 rear


 
Posted : 02/03/2015 2:25 pm
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What sort of use?

Doesn't sound like a very lightweight build you've specced.

I'd go for American Classic (AEbike.com were cheapest I found) or DT240 hubs on Crests with Revolutions. Should be about on budget, and 1300-1400g depending on wheel size.


 
Posted : 02/03/2015 2:34 pm
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What kind of riding is this for? XC, AM, Enduro? Also, what wheel size?


 
Posted : 02/03/2015 3:40 pm
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Sorry guys its to go on my 27.5 mega am so a strong build. Looking gor a weight of 1800 ish or less idealy


 
Posted : 02/03/2015 4:38 pm
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Righto, a set of Arch Ex rims on Superstar Switch Ultra Lite Front and Tesla EVO Rear with Sapim Race DB spokes and brass nipples is only £335, and well below your weight target. If you fancied saving a smidgen more weight you could upgrade to CX-Rays and Alloy nipples for 80 quid.


 
Posted : 03/03/2015 7:11 pm