TrailWarrior Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Here we go again.... What 29er (No carbon) Wheelset to buy? Factory built -XC/All Mountain -15mmTA front / 142x12mm rear -Strong/Robust rims -Tubeless -Rider weight capacity - (90 -100kg)Up to 7000 ZAR - Choices?????
cpelser Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Why does it need to be factory built? I just bought a set of Flow Ex hoops on Hope Pro 2 Evo hubs from CWC for R5399.They're out of stock at the moment but that's great quality and value for money. At you weight you should maybe just opt for the Arch Ex as it's a bit lighter. Other options WTB i23 / i25 But for R7000 on the dot look at American Classic, particularly Wide Lightnings. they sell out really quickly everytime stock comes in, but you should be able to find a set for R7000 I like the wider rims due to smaller chance of the rim rolling over the tyre and the increased grip
Iwan Kemp Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 American Classic Wide Lightning. Not sure on the current retail, but wide(er) is the way of the future.
mtbride Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Summit bikes have 3 sets AC Wide Lightnings still left for R6600 ...
Dorpie Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Do yourself a favour and do not get the American Classic 101. I have had an on going issue where the rim splits at the spoke nipple, I havent had these rims longer than 4 months and were built buy a reliable builder.I have also had no response from the distributor as to when I will be getting my new rims on warranty (bear in mind the claim was put through my LBS who have cc'd me in communications with the distributor). My options for Rims would be Sun Ringle or ZTR Flow or Arch EX, a little more heavier but bullet proof.
BrandonF_ Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 American Classic Wide Lightning. Not sure on the current retail, but wide(er) is the way of the future.This.
Rocket-Boy Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Capture.JPGCrests for a 90-100kg rider wanting strong rims??Does not compute.
dirtypot Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Wide Lightnings, Wide Lightnings, Wide Lightnings, Wide Lightnings!!!!
AndrewH Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Here we go again.... What 29er (No carbon) Wheelset to buy? Factory built -XC/All Mountain -15mmTA front / 142x12mm rear -Strong/Robust rims -Tubeless -Rider weight capacity - (90 -100kg)Up to 7000 ZAR - Choices?????American Classic Wide Lightning
Brawler Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Why does it need to be factory built? I just bought a set of Flow Ex hoops on Hope Pro 2 Evo hubs from CWC for R5399.They're out of stock at the moment but that's great quality and value for money Seriaas? Is this some kind of special because that combo goes for R8000 at most places. More info? If I can get them for that price I will be super stoked...
Cookie88 Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 I have the factory fitted Roval 29 wheels that came with my Specialized Epic Comp - would an upgrade to the ZTR/Crest Wheelset be worth it? I guess what I am really asking is would the difference in performance/ride be enough to warrant dropping that much money? Some guidance would be much appreciated
Paul Ruinaard Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 AM Classics Wide Lightnings AFAIK have an 87 Kg rider limit. So at 90kg you may be on the limit fully dressed with your AM kit on and there were many comments about their fragility. As well as a post that the Flow EX wider rims were only 100 Grams heavier with Hope Pro 2's. I followed the other thread on the wider rims and have built a set of Hopes on ZTR Flows with 2.3 rubber. Rode them last weekend for the first time - the grip is pretty spectacular. The tires and V Rubber 2.3's which do have a higher rolling resistance but also a stupid amount of grip. So go wider as they said and for a less fragile rim look at the ZTR's
Paul Ruinaard Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 I have the factory fitted Roval 29 wheels that came with my Specialized Epic Comp - would an upgrade to the ZTR/Crest Wheelset be worth it? I guess what I am really asking is would the difference in performance/ride be enough to warrant dropping that much money? Some guidance would be much appreciated Depends what you want to achieve. Wider rims and fatter tyres equals lower pressures and better grip but also more spun mass and the like. You could change rims to wider carbon rims etc. The list is endless.
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