what do you think is the best for:
Strength: Mavic 823
Weight: XTR
Both: ??
Mavic without a doubt.
An XM819 would do you for most riding tbh.
Ditto!!
I have 823's!
I was wondering if there's anything as strong, but lighter and still UST?
Crossmax - How cheap?! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mavic-CrossMax-Enduro-Disc-MTB-Wheels-Center-Lock-NEW_W0QQitemZ360133032369
highonbikes are a very reputable seller too! damn thats good value! (if you don't mind centerlock or running adapters)
819's are strong enough for just about anything, 823's only needed if you're a DHer/Freerider that dings rims regularly really.
Stick with 819/823's on your preferred hubs for ease of maintenance and spares/spoke availability should you go abroad, etc..?
819's are pretty tough, dont know what tires youre using but i wouldnt want some beefy 2.5's on them though
you considered stans arch & flow rims?
819s are great and a very tough rim. Only downside is slightly narrow. I run them with Schwalbe Fat Albert 2.35s and they are fine. I use them for trail riding and the odd jump/drops. TBH I prefer them to my old Mavic Crossmax SX wheelset as I can run "ordinary" spokes & my favourite hope hubs.
819's will let you run a 2.35 LUST High Roller with no probs. I run them all the time.
Use 50ml of JRA wheel milk and you'll be laughing.
yup, 2.35 HR lust no problem, i've had a larger bonty big earl 2.3 on them which were ok but dont think i'd want anything bigger
that said ive seen people on 717 and 2.5's!
weight? stan's by a mile
well I have 2.35 HR's on my 823's (DT spokes, Pro 2 hubs), I have a recurring nightmare involving pringles! 😀