so i need a recommendation for a new rim for a front wheel. it's to go on my hardtail. it should be able to take rim brakes, and while most of my riding is XC, i can still hit things hard occasionally. I've got 521 rims at the moment but they just seem over the top for me these days. i will also be looking to use the same wheel for offroad touring next year.
so what ya saying? i'm happy to be recommended a full wheel too if you know of something, though ideally the hub would be 6-bolt and cup-n-cone.
Seems to tick all your boxes...
[url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/mwheel-shimano-m475mavic-xm317-silver-front-mtb-wheel/ ]Wheel[/url]
would that be the same as this [url= http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop/Wheels/Mountain+Bike+Wheels/Custom+Wheels+-++Disc/Front+Handbuilt+Shimano++DT+Wheels+-+Disc_FRONT-WHEELS-DISC.htm ]basic merlin build[/url] but with a slightly worse hub and only a couple of quid cheaper?
also, up to what tyre size can be used on a 317? i can't find a mavic chart...
Can't seem to access Merlin web site at the moment - but if you say so....
According to mavic web site [url= http://www.mavic.com/en/product/rims/mountain-bike/rims/XM-317 ]XM 317[/url] it'll take 1.0 to 2.1 tyres.
ah, i didn't see that before, for some reason. i'm running 2.4", and don't really want to go smaller 🙁 thanks though! 🙂
anyone? wide, tough, light(er), reasonably priced?
is it just a case of see which mavic i like the look of?
got some rhynolites.running vees.been faultless,I cased all the jumps at the bmx racetrack for about a year,still fine.dunno how much they weigh,but I'd guess about 500g?550?running folding table tops+xtralight tubes,so it feels much lighter.
have a look at the sun rims,the pinned ones are dirt cheap sometimes on crc.most are v compatible,machined and anodized.