DemitriN Posted August 1, 2017 Posted August 1, 2017 Hey guys, pls can you advise me with a wheelset purchase for a 26" AM bike build. (Front 15mm TA; Rear 12x135mm TA). Not too concerned about weight. Just needs to be able to take the bashes. Will run tubeless. On a super tight budget, so at this point my options are rather limited... 1. Complete Wheel: Mavic Crossride Set (for €199) - rim width 21mm. Joint: sleeved; 24 spokes, bladed. 2. Wheel build: Dartmoor Raider Rims - rim width 24mm (€60 for 2) + Novatec front hub (€30) + Novatec rear hub (€72) + spokes (€0.41 ea) + build cost. 32/36 holes. Joint: pinned? Specs & Prices: https://shop.mavic.com/en-us/crossride-rv0638.html#1028=3283 http://26bikes.com/shop/parts/rims-and-rim-tapes/dirt-street/prod/dartmoor-raider-v2-26http://26bikes.com/mtb/parts/hubs/rear-hubs/prod/novatec-d882sbhttp://26bikes.com/mtb/parts/hubs/front-hubs/prod/novatec-d041sb-15http://26bikes.com/search?q=spokes+26" The appeal of the Dartmoors over the Mavics is the slightly wider rim & better hubs. But for 3mm width, is it worth the fuss? Pls give advice and let me know if I'm overlooking anything. Shot.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 1, 2017 Posted August 1, 2017 It's worth the fuss not for the width, but primarily the spoke count.
DemitriN Posted August 2, 2017 Author Posted August 2, 2017 It's worth the fuss not for the width, but primarily the spoke count.Myles, do you have any experience with the Dartmoors? They ok for tubeless? I also saw these Sun Ringles for similar price to Darts http://26bikes.com/mtb/parts/rims-and-rim-tapes/dh-fr/prod/equalizer31
CdT85 Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 Dartmoor rims are awesome. I had a set of raiders that traveled between my am bike and dirt jumper. And just bought a set again now. They can easily be converted to tubeless as well. stupid question, where are you going to source the dartmoors from?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 Myles, do you have any experience with the Dartmoors? They ok for tubeless? I also saw these Sun Ringles for similar price to Darts http://26bikes.com/mtb/parts/rims-and-rim-tapes/dh-fr/prod/equalizer31I've heard no bad reports at all. Know a couple of people with them and they're happy.
DemitriN Posted August 2, 2017 Author Posted August 2, 2017 Dartmoor rims are awesome. I had a set of raiders that traveled between my am bike and dirt jumper. And just bought a set again now. They can easily be converted to tubeless as well. stupid question, where are you going to source the dartmoors from? The Dartmoors are selling at 26Bikes.com. They have the Raiders v.2 for €27.90. - http://26bikes.com/mtb/parts/rims-and-rim-tapes/dirt-street/prod/dartmoor-raider-v2-26 What you think?
CdT85 Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 The Dartmoors are selling at 26Bikes.com. They have the Raiders v.2 for €27.90. - http://26bikes.com/mtb/parts/rims-and-rim-tapes/dirt-street/prod/dartmoor-raider-v2-26 What you think? That is not a bad price, Bought a set for R1200 locally. will work out roughly the same with shipping and customs duties. CRC is having a special on their nukeproofs as well.http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/nukeproof-generator-am-tcs-rim/rp-prod132454Still deciding if I should pull the trigger on a set of these
DemitriN Posted August 2, 2017 Author Posted August 2, 2017 That is not a bad price, Bought a set for R1200 locally. will work out roughly the same with shipping and customs duties. CRC is having a special on their nukeproofs as well.http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/nukeproof-generator-am-tcs-rim/rp-prod132454Still deciding if I should pull the trigger on a set of these Those look really nice!
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 That is not a bad price, Bought a set for R1200 locally. will work out roughly the same with shipping and customs duties. CRC is having a special on their nukeproofs as well.http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/nukeproof-generator-am-tcs-rim/rp-prod132454Still deciding if I should pull the trigger on a set of theseThose are frikkin light for the design... AFAIK lighter than the dartmoors... if that makes a difference to you. Just remember that shipping rims through CRC carries a R600 shipping charge if you use DHL (and I wouldn't use any other form of shipping)
CdT85 Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 Those look really nice!think so too, good value for money, and light Those are frikkin light for the design... AFAIK lighter than the dartmoors... if that makes a difference to you. Just remember that shipping rims through CRC carries a R600 shipping charge if you use DHL (and I wouldn't use any other form of shipping)Jip, 120g per hoop lighter than the dartmoors
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