29er wheels weight

[Goodbadugly]

What would be a good wheel weight for everyday riding? I am not talking about the sub 1.4kg Race Gold stuff. What does your wheels weigh?

[D Vader]

Anything under 2kg is OK

Under 1690grams ( American classics, more than advertised, but I weighed them, is very good)

ZTR Crest with Stans 3.30 hubs , Dt Swiss comp spokes and, brass nipples, 1580gr.

[NINER_boy]

Hi Goodbadugly

 

I have a set of Stan's ZTR Flow rims laced to Hope Pro II evo hubs.

BOMBPROOF, same setup as some free-ride wheelsets.

 

My set came in at 1750g, and strong!!!

 

Did I mention BOMBPROOF???

[Cav']

1.7kg

[rock]

 

 

ZTR Crest with Stans 3.30 hubs , Dt Swiss comp spokes and, brass nipples, 1580gr.

 

ditto

[Li Mu Bai]

make sure your wheels can handle your body weight. heavier guys should not be on Crest rims...

AM classic look good at 1.6kg, rider weight limit 107kg.

[jannosmit]

IMHO spokes are under rated. I've got DT Swiss competition with my ZTR Crest and Hope Evo. Also more on the 1,7kg but strong!

[covie]

Anything under 2kg is OK

Under 1690grams ( American classics, more than advertised, but I weighed them, is very good)

ZTR Crest with Stans 3.30 hubs , Dt Swiss comp spokes and, brass nipples, 1580gr.

 

Remember weight generally also has a direct relation to strength, had another mate of mine come off a set of ZTR crests going down jeeptrack, wheel just totally mangled. And note the weight limits for the rims, eg. ZTR crest has a limit of 190lbs or about 86kg. You can strengthen them a bit using the thickest heaviest spokes you can find, but it wont increase the tollerances by much.

 

Was going to build up a set of ZTR crests but since Ive seen to many of them fail, ill rather go with a set of arch's. Not that much of a weight penalty for a stiffer more reliable wheel.

Edited May 14, 2012 by covie

[splat]

Remember weight generally also has a direct relation to strength, had another mate of mine come off a set of ZTR crests going down jeeptrack, wheel just totally mangled. And note the weight limits for the rims, eg. ZTR crest has a limit of 190lbs or about 86kg. You can strengthen them a bit using the thickest heaviest spokes you can find, but it wont increase the tollerances by much.

 

Was going to build up a set of ZTR crests but since Ive seen to many of them fail, ill rather go with a set of arch's. Not that much of a weight penalty for a stiffer more reliable wheel.

 

I see that Stan's now has the Arch Ex: 'The new Arch EX is lighter, wider and tougher than the original Arch rim!'

http://www.notubes.com/ZTR-Arch-EX-29-32-Hole-Black-P891.aspx

[covie]

I see that Stan's now has the Arch Ex: 'The new Arch EX is lighter, wider and tougher than the original Arch rim!'

http://www.notubes.c...Black-P891.aspx

 

Just wondering why the 29 arch ex whites are 480g and the black is 450

[splat]

Just wondering why the 29 arch ex whites are 480g and the black is 450

 

'cos white paint weighs 30g ?

[Hairy]

I have been riding a set of Bontranger Rythm Elites on both my 26'er Shova and the 29'er SS.

 

Two weeks ago with the 29'er wheelset I plowed straght into a mother of a donga at a high speed and the front wheel that took the brunt of the impact is still perfectly true.

• On both bikes the wheels have seen lots of abuse and have handled this abuse very very well.
  
• I like the wider rim formats as you can mount a larger volume tyre and the tyre will sit better / not roll as what it would with a typical XC type rim internal width.
  
• The Bonti plastic rim strips that convert the wheelsets to tubeless are simply faultless.
  
• The skewers are nice and solid
  
• http://bontrager.com/model/09772
  
• Expect about 1825grams for a wheelset
  

 

I like these wheels, they might not be a bling set of pimping wheels, but they roll so well and are nice a stiff, not to mention reliable that I would highly recommend them to other riders.

[Nimby]

I think around 1800g is fair for a "strong-enough" 29er wheelset...

[covie]

I have been riding a set of Bontranger Rythm Elites on both my 26'er Shova and the 29'er SS.

 

Two weeks ago with the 29'er wheelset I plowed straght into a mother of a donga at a high speed and the front wheel that took the brunt of the impact is still perfectly true.

• On both bikes the wheels have seen lots of abuse and have handled this abuse very very well.
  
• I like the wider rim formats as you can mount a larger volume tyre and the tyre will sit better / not roll as what it would with a typical XC type rim internal width.
  
• The Bonti plastic rim strips that convert the wheelsets to tubeless are simply faultless.
  
• The skewers are nice and solid
  
• http://bontrager.com/model/09772
  
• Expect about 1825grams for a wheelset
  

I like these wheels, they might not be a bling set of pimping wheels, but they roll so well and are nice a stiff, not to mention reliable that I would highly recommend them to other riders.

 

No dealer locations in CPT, So your probably going to struggle your ass off trying to get spares or warrantee replacements. I like the fact that it comes standard with all the conversion kits though.

[rouxtjie]

I have been riding a set of Bontranger Rythm Elites on both my 26'er Shova and the 29'er SS.

 

Two weeks ago with the 29'er wheelset I plowed straght into a mother of a donga at a high speed and the front wheel that took the brunt of the impact is still perfectly true.

• On both bikes the wheels have seen lots of abuse and have handled this abuse very very well.
  
• I like the wider rim formats as you can mount a larger volume tyre and the tyre will sit better / not roll as what it would with a typical XC type rim internal width.
  
• The Bonti plastic rim strips that convert the wheelsets to tubeless are simply faultless.
  
• The skewers are nice and solid
  
• http://bontrager.com/model/09772
  
• Expect about 1825grams for a wheelset
  

 

I like these wheels, they might not be a bling set of pimping wheels, but they roll so well and are nice a stiff, not to mention reliable that I would highly recommend them to other riders.

 

Have the exact same as a training wheelset...totally bombproof

[Ryanpmb]

Sorry to hijack the thread but I've got a query along similar lines...

 

Any thoughts on the American Classic Race 29r wheelset. Quoted weight is 1420g.

 

http://www.amclassic.com/en/products/mtbwheels/mtb-race-29.php

 

I'm 75kgs & mainly do XC and general trail riding. Spend a lot of time on the Cascades World Cup XC course.

 

I'm not necessarily looking for a super light weight wheelset but these seem lighter than the average (1600g) in this price range and maybe an attractive option.

 

Or should I not risk damaging rims and go for the slightly heavier option (which are cheaper) like these:

 

http://www.amclassic.com/en/products/mtbwheels/mtb29disc.php