TrailWarrior Posted November 28, 2016 Share Ok!....so its been my norm that every time I have bought a new MTB (29er), its not long and I invariably start looking for a new set of wheels. With the "Boost" technology being fairly new, I have noted there are not many or much options on whats in the market place locally when it comes to looking for a set of these wheels. I mean, where does one get their hands on a set? (15x110 front) (12x148 rear) -hubs Would anyone have a different view? or know of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted November 28, 2016 Share What Boost sizing wheels do you have at the moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyone Posted November 28, 2016 Share There are options available, I have seen from Industry 9, Hope, I believe Shimano have had some XT spec hubs. AM Classic wheelsets, I even know of Novatec having hubs available. Bontrager of course have wheelsets available. All locally... Next trick is the crankset, Shimano has to be a compatible crank, whereas Sram can use their direct mount rings - there is a 3mm difference in chain line between standard and Boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrailWarrior Posted November 28, 2016 Share What Boost sizing wheels do you have at the moment? (15x110 front) (12x148 rear) - So I am basically looking for a second set of wheels. Mainly cross country, trail riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrailWarrior Posted January 11, 2017 Share And so.....I get off the phone from lbs to be told they can get me a set of Mavic I'm looking at, but they supply the adapters to accommodate Boost?? Surely this will affect the technicality of the wheel set up. ie. spacers etc....? I maintain, either proper Boost hub or nothing...... Still looking......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 11, 2017 Share And so.....I get off the phone from lbs to be told they can get me a set of Mavic I'm looking at, but they supply the adapters to accommodate Boost?? Surely this will affect the technicality of the wheel set up. ie. spacers etc....? I maintain, either proper Boost hub or nothing...... Still looking.........Technically possible, but you'll also have to offset the brake disc mount to allow for the wider rear triangle. 3mm washers on each of the 6 bolts, essentially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted January 11, 2017 Share I'm going to be building a boost rear wheel soon with the Novatech Hub ( Not sure how may models they have, but this is a dedicated boost hub) Basically I just wanted :4 or more bearings 4 prawl engagement and steel inserts on the freewheel. The Hub ticks all these boxes so we'll see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JXV Posted January 11, 2017 Share Ok!....so its been my norm that every time I have bought a new MTB (29er), its not long and I invariably start looking for a new set of wheels. With the "Boost" technology being fairly new, I have noted there are not many or much options on whats in the market place locally when it comes to looking for a set of these wheels. I mean, where does one get their hands on a set? (15x110 front) (12x148 rear) -hubs Would anyone have a different view? or know of?I had to order a set made up. Parts are available. My Hope4/Arch Mk3 wheelset in boost cost a bit more than the regular specials on currently popular 15x100 and 12x142 hub sizes that run on the local online stores. I paid close to RRP. Ask your local specialist wheelbuilders for a quote..... More and more boost frames coming on the market now in popular frames so it should improve. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JXV Posted January 11, 2017 Share Next trick is the crankset, Shimano has to be a compatible crank, whereas Sram can use their direct mount rings - there is a 3mm difference in chain line between standard and Boost.I was able to get a Shimano M8000 B1 (boost) crankset and 96 BCD chainring from a local online store. took a couple of days extra 'cos they didn't have stock in-house. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JXV Posted January 11, 2017 Share And so.....I get off the phone from lbs to be told they can get me a set of Mavic I'm looking at, but they supply the adapters to accommodate Boost?? Surely this will affect the technicality of the wheel set up. ie. spacers etc....? I maintain, either proper Boost hub or nothing...... Still looking.........yes...some standard hubs can be modified with extension adapters to fit boost frames and forks but then a few issues arise:1- you have to space the discs out by 3mm which needs spacers AND longer disc mounting bolts OR (strongly not recommended) if you have IS mounts you can space the caliper 3mm inboard but this increases torsion on the frame in the vicinity of the caliper mounts. 2- you don't get the advantage of the 6mm wider distance between hub flanges which make the wheel stiffer for same spoke tension .... the whole reason for boost!!3- your cassette remains on the standard chainline so you should then also run normal cranks. This has a couple of risks - reduced clearance between chain and tyre if you run plus sized tyres and reduced clearance between chainring and chainstay on most boost frames which might prevent you using the larger ring sizes such as 32t oval, 34t, 34t oval and 36t Absolutely Don't do it!! Insist on actual boost hubs if you have a boost frame. Give up on Mavic if necessary. My Hope4/ArchMk3 build cost about R10k including building, valves, tubeless riml tape etc. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted January 11, 2017 Share I have also got a boost bike, and although you can't find many complete wheelsets in boost spacing, most bike shops I have called have hubs available to build me a wheelset - which is better than buying a complete wheelset anyway. Novatech and Hope both have boost specific hubs available, Novatech being a bit more affordable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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