Wheels & Tyres

[zaslinger]

What would be a good wheel & tyre build for a 650b Hardtail XC Project.

(Aside for the best deal I can find on the hub)

 

I've been riding Mavic Crosstrails

• Front: Conti. UST Mountain King & now X-King 2.4
  
• Rear: Conti. UST Race King 2.2
  

Maybe not the lightest combo, but proven "bomb proof"

Done Sabie Experience, Wine2Whales, Berg&Bush with no tyre/wheel issues.

 

What would give similar performance in a 650b build?

• No Hub/freewheel issues
  
• Holds true in rough conditions
  
• Tough Spokes
  
• Puncture proof
  
• Good local support & parts availability (JHB area)
  
• Maybe lighter build?
  

Who / where do I find these at what price?

 

BTW - I'm 1,79 meters, 80kgs.

[M L]

ZTR arch ex rims on hope pro 2 hubs with whatever spokes +-R5200 1600g

As for tires, go check out the 10 000 tire threads.

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What would be a good wheel & tyre build for a 650b Hardtail XC Project.

(Aside for the best deal I can find on the hub)

 

I've been riding Mavic Crosstrails

• Front: Conti. UST Mountain King & now X-King 2.4
  
• Rear: Conti. UST Race King 2.2
  

Maybe not the lightest combo, but proven "bomb proof"

Done Sabie Experience, Wine2Whales, Berg&Bush with no tyre/wheel issues.

 

What would give similar performance in a 650b build?

• No Hub/freewheel issues
  
• Holds true in rough conditions
  
• Tough Spokes
  
• Puncture proof
  
• Good local support & parts availability (JHB area)
  
• Maybe lighter build?
  

Who / where do I find these at what price?

 

BTW - I'm 1,79 meters, 80kgs.

 

 

New 2013 Novatec FLOWTRAIL Wheels. No proprietary stuff - std bearings and spokes as well as freewheel-bodies freely available. R5495 and weighs only 1550g a set. Includes 4 Conversions in the box for various QR/TA, as well as spare spokes.

 

Tyres - Schwalbe Racing Ralph 650B's ot Schwalbe Nobby Nic upfront and Racing Ralph in the Rear.

 

Nothing else needed...