My rear wheel is on the way out… [sigh]
Will likely buy a whole new wheel (or wheelset) and then get it rebuilt as having spares is never a bad thing, especially when it comes to hardtails and rear wheels!
Old rim is the old Stan’s flow EX, with 26mm internal width. Width seemed fine for 2.3 – 2.5 tyres.
How much would going to an internal width of 30mm from 25.5mm make to the profile of the tyre?
Ideally I want about the same internal width, all black with removable decals.
If available I would have just bought the same again, but looks like the Flow is now 30mm internal.
Hubs need to fit 15×100 (ie non-boost) up front and 135QR at the back
I also need them by the weekend…
Options:
<span style=”text-decoration: underline;”>Hope Tech Enduro £225 for rear only</span>
Pro: Off the shelf at the likes of Wiggle/CRC, Hope hubs are a known quantity
Con: I think the rims are laser etched rather which annoys me slightly. Slightly narrower
<span style=”text-decoration: underline;”>Superstar Electro Alpine Trail Wheelset £250 for front and rear</span>
Pro: Cheap. quick? Choice of 24mm internal or 30mm internal rims
Con: Questionable build quality?
Anything else I should consider?
The biggest issue I’m having is that most rear wheels are thru axle and it’s not clear if adaptors for QR are included or even available…
