Upgrading wheelset!? Help..

[Gideondv]

Hi guys,

 

Please give me your opinion/advice on the following...

 

Im considering upgrading my wheelset.

Currently I have Mavic 317 Disc, with a tubeless converstion done (Geax tyres ) on my Merida Tfs 800 hardtail (large) full slx & Reba fork. My weight = 85 kg

 

How big off a difference will it make if I upgrade to a wheelset like SHIMANO XT currently going for R3599 at cwc. http://www.cwcycles....85-ust-wheelset or any other wheelset between R2000 - R4000??

 

Basically will it be worth it?? Dont want to waiste $$!

 

Thanks for the help!

[gummibear]

any other wheelset between R2000 - R4000??

 

There is a set of ZTR with Hope hubs in the classifieds that fall in the middle of your budget.

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/27164-ztr-alpinehope-wheels-tires-included-bargain/

 

or these

 

http://www.thehubsa....st-wheelsetnew/

Edited May 11, 2012 by gummibear

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

There is a set of ZTR with Hope hubs in the classifieds that fall in the middle of your budget.

 

http://www.thehubsa....st-wheelsetnew/

 

+1 on that combo.

 

Hope hubs beat the shizzle out of the crappy shimano ones.

[Gideondv]

^{Yes I saw those adds, BUT will it make a difference? Is it worth the upgrade from where I am now?}

Edited May 11, 2012 by Rebelking

[Giant]

Yes,

 

Wheels should generally be the first upgrade you make.

you will feel the difference more in a wheelset than with any other upgrade.

there is nothing wrong with shimano hubs,

New xt vs someone else's ZTR/hope

tough call

I like new in a wheelset, will gladly take 2nd hand in everything else (maybe not shorts)

[Gideondv]

Is there anything beter than XT at that price?