Rebuilding my AM / trail rig

[Hairy]

Come on Wes ... pimp those pedals with these

 

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=55&products_id=318

[wesley_r]

Or.....

[Hairy]

Those boys have a Techno Lime Green that I am completely sold on

[wesley_r]

Ah, techno green

 

So what do you guys think of Nukeproof wheels? Worthwhile purchase?

[Guest Omega Man]

Ah, techno green

 

So what do you guys think of Nukeproof wheels? Worthwhile purchase?

2 of my mates have them and no complaints so far. The rims are actually just rebadged sun MTX 29's.

[wesley_r]

rad, thanks light enough for trail / AM use?

[mad bout mtb]

mmm..... they might be a bit heavy at a claimed weight of 2120g. Depends on how much climbing you do?

[wesley_r]

a fair amount - I earn my turns

 

the claimed weight of the rims I currently have (AlexRims SupraBH) is 610g VS the Nukeproof claimed weight of 570g - this is per rim only. I wouldn't mind a slightly lighter wheelset than what I have now, but I am surviving with my current setup.

[Hairy]

a fair amount - I earn my turns

 

the claimed weight of the rims I currently have (AlexRims SupraBH) is 610g VS the Nukeproof claimed weight of 570g - this is per rim only. I wouldn't mind a slightly lighter wheelset than what I have now, but I am surviving with my current setup.

 

What about a set of Flow Rims Wes?

[wesley_r]

Flow rims are a bit more pricey - can't really afford wheels as it is... trying to find the balance between strength, weight and cost. The Nukeproofs seem to be the best option at this stage.

 

Also considered the Flows, the Spank Oozy or Subrosas (not sure the Oozy is tough enough) and the DT Swiss EX500 - all either on Nukeproof, Novatec or Hope hubs. But some of those options are out of reach, price wise

[mad bout mtb]

if it were my decision i'd save up and go for ztr or dt on hopes, buy the right wheelset now to save yourself later on.

[wesley_r]

Well the Nukeproof wheelset (or Spank Subrosa on Nukeproof hubs) will set me back just under 4k. Going to ZTR or DTSwiss starts pushing it closer to the 5k mark...

 

It's only really the rear wheel that's nearing the end of it's life. I have a 15mm, unbranded Giant hub on the front that I'm pretty happy with. Maybe I just buy a complete rear wheel, and a matching rim for the front and have the front rebuilt on the existing hub? Though I'll probably need spokes as well then :/

[Pittstop]

Well the Nukeproof wheelset (or Spank Subrosa on Nukeproof hubs) will set me back just under 4k. Going to ZTR or DTSwiss starts pushing it closer to the 5k mark...

 

It's only really the rear wheel that's nearing the end of it's life. I have a 15mm, unbranded Giant hub on the front that I'm pretty happy with. Maybe I just buy a complete rear wheel, and a matching rim for the front and have the front rebuilt on the existing hub? Though I'll probably need spokes as well then :/

 

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=69119

Then get the axle kits

[wesley_r]

Pittstop did you go ahead and order yours? Arrived yet?

[Pittstop]

Pittstop did you go ahead and order yours? Arrived yet?

 

Didn't end up.getting them. Day before ordering Crow sold me some wheels.

[wesley_r]

The I9 hubs / Flow rims? so you happy with the Flow rims? Tough enuff for hard trail riding?