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I'm looking for a set of new wheels for my new Yeti SB66 build.
I'm trying to decide between a Light Bicycle Carbon build on Hope Pro 2 hubs, Easton Havoc Alloy or Hope/Stans Arch or Flows.
I can get last years Havens for around £360. The Hope/Stans will be around £330 or the LB/Hope will be around £500 - the upper end of what I want to spend. Havens look a bit bling but look to be light/strong and are easy to run tubeless so other than looks seem to fit the bill. Carbon seems to be strong/stiff/light.
The Havens or LB build will both be about the same weight as my Hope/717 that I run on my hardtail which has an appeal for an all mountain bike.
The SB66 won't be used for big jumps, but will get to see plenty of rocky rides so needs to be able to take the knocks.
Thoughts anyone?
I would avoid the Havens as they have proprietary spokes, and a reputation for a dodgy rear axle preload. I built a set of the LB rims onto DT240 hubs. With Stan's tape and valve, they were easy to set up tubeless. A light set of wheels which ride so different to any alloy-rimmed wheel I've tried. For value for money though, you can't go wrong with the STW Standard Pro2/Stan's build.
Cheers Boxfish - which 26 rims did you get, and how are they holding up?
[url= http://www.light-bicycle.com/wider-mtb-26er-carbon-bike-rim-26-inch-rims.html ]These ones[/url]
They've been hammered at Afan without issue. They are laterally stiff but seem to soak up the bumps.