What Wheels

[cyclistmMember]

In the market for some new wheels. Don’t need anything too light, but I am looking to save a few grams over stock wheels. (Focus hubs and DT Swiss rims).

Wheels will be for cross country riding, no big jumps.

Quick release, 26″ wheels, 6 bolt.

I dont run tubeless, but might do in the future.

When I last bought wheels it was easy, XT or Hope Hubs, Mavic X517 rims. I am confused by all the current Mavic rims and how they compare with DT Swiss, Stans etc.

Looking for some recommendations please.

[cruzerMember]

If you want to go custom, i would recommend you speak to darren at strada wheels. Hes one of the top wheel builders in the country and will spec a wheelset to your exact needs and budget.

If you want to go tubeless in the future, i would seriously have a look at the frm rims as there stronger and lighter then stans and are also eyeletted which means there last alot longer aswell

[cyclistmMember]

Cheers Cruzer

Anyone know, what is the X517 current equivalent? (but without a brake surface as it will be used for disc)

Cheers

[munrobikerMember]

Forget Mavic and DT Swiss, if you can, go No Tubes. They’re MUCH lighter for the same strength and will really make a difference to how your bike feels.

Hope Hoops are the cheapest way to get some, you’d probably want Crests.