Obviously the weekend so couldn’t get through to him yesterday, just wanted to know if he had the hope pro/crests in stock, what colour and if I ordered them now would they be in the post Monday?

Nice one, Appreciate your help, Done bit more research into it and have a better understanding of it all,
Winstanleys bikes want to charge £298, progressive bikes £280, I might hold on for a week or two to see if elsewhere has any offers.

I figure I’m going for crests over the flows too, flows seem overkill when crests are lighter and will put up with what I’ll be giving them…

I’m sure I’m on 150mm QR (at least on my front Reba forks)

Please ignore me! I meant 15mm but my forks are QR which I’m assuming means a 9mm which coincides with size of the skewers?! Actually nope thats not right? I’m fully confused!

I bought hope hoops pro 2 evos on stans flows for £263 from winstanleycycles a few weeks back.

Trying to find them at that price, but with no luck was it as a wheelset? or individual front and rear?
also please excuse my ignorance….again…. but what’s the difference between “standard lacing and straight pull? something to do with how the spokes are set?

Axel Size? I’m sure I’m on 150mm QR (at least on my front Reba forks), Theres options for 135mm??! Sounds well short! Am I barking up the wrong tree?!

Lastly but not least (I’m sure your all pissing yourselves at my “noob” naivety!)

“No Tubes” assuming this is meaning tubeless?
I can still use tubes but obviously going tubeless has its advantages but can you use any tyres? I’m currently using Continental Rubber Queen Wire 2.2’s
Maybe I should start a new thread but so far everyones been pretty helpful on this one!

Oh….The XT’s seem like a good deal, I’m now unsure!

Cool, If I’m riding mostly Red and a Black trails i.e Coed y Brenin/ Nantyarain, but looking to go on longer XC rides, Am I better off with the Flows or Crests?

Also excuse my ignorance but do the QR skewers come included?!

Thanks for everyones input, Getting a clear idea as to whats tried and tested, Looking like the Hope Pro2 with Stans crest is the way forward, anyone have reccomendations as the cheapest but safe place to get hold of them, anyone ever purchased from eBay??!!

seems a good price but is it a safe bet?!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-HOPE-2011-PRO-2-EVO-STANS-FLOW-WHEELS-FRONT-REAR-/360437415021?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&var=&hash=item92b0c88537#ht_500wt_1123

How are these?

http://www.progressive-bikes.co.uk/product/hope_hoops_front_and_rear_evo_hubs_with_stans_crest_rims/#nogo

Not all that hard in theory however,
As far as the bolts? I’ve not had a proper look, I’m really wanting to change the bearings and possibly the bolts, It feels like theres a little movement to the back end and figured it would need a service.

Thanks for the advice….
Popped into Summit cycles who wanna charge me £40 for the kit and up to £70 to fit,
He said it’s not an easy job, Although I’m new to building bikes I have my doubts on this and figure It’s something I could tackle myself..

What do you think? Big job or not?

Thats the plan, but i’d be more inclined to replace to brakes and gears first,
Currently got Darts, so I know replacing the forks are pretty important but they aint all that bad but I’m new to this game so…..

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