MTB-More Posted May 31, 2018 Posted May 31, 2018 Hi All I humbly ask your opinion on the following 2 sets of wheels as a Marathon, Endurance set 2013 Fulcrum Red Power 29" XLWeight: 1915g per setDriver: Shimano OnlyEngagement: 36T 3xProngTyres: Rocket Ron 29x2.20 Front and Back 2015 DT Swiss X1700 29" Spline TWOWeight: 1731g per setDriver: Shimano/XDEngagement: 36T ratchet (Upgraded from 18T)Tyres: Rocket Ron 29x2.20 Front and Back So my question is what wheels would be better for rolling. I have gotten used to the Fulcrums that's extremely low on drag that literally just flows. Absolutely love these wheels. Would I be disappointed switching to the DT Swiss in terms of how they flow on downhill segments. TL:DR - What hubs are better with least internal resistance with the least amount of drag? PS - 1st time owning a DT Swiss set so dont know them that well.
MrJacques Posted May 31, 2018 Posted May 31, 2018 I'd think the DT's will roll better, even just because of their lighter weight. Have a look at other features as well like internal rim width - tire width makes a difference to rolling and grip as well.
MTB-More Posted May 31, 2018 Author Posted May 31, 2018 I'd think the DT's will roll better, even just because of their lighter weight. Have a look at other features as well like internal rim width - tire width makes a difference to rolling and grip as well. Thanks. I added the tires I will be running on them. Rocket Ron 29x2.20 but that will be the same on both sets
MTB-More Posted June 1, 2018 Author Posted June 1, 2018 So after swapping the wheels it was a whopping 377g difference between the sets. The Fulcrums were way heavier than advertised. the DT Swiss was within a few grams of advertised (lighter actually) Front: 142g lessRear: 235g less Will take it for a spin tonight quick to feel how they ride
droo Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 You can't go wrong with DT star ratchet hubs. You do need a special tool to change bearings, but routine maintenance takes about 5 minutes.
GrahamS2 Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 You can't go wrong with DT star ratchet hubs. You do need a special tool to change bearings, but routine maintenance takes about 5 minutes.And you can upgrade to a higher engagement point ratchet with ease. 18t, 36t, 54t all available as options.
droo Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 And you can upgrade to a higher engagement point ratchet with ease. 18t, 36t, 54t all available as options. If you'd like your wallet surgically removed though your bum...
MTB-More Posted June 1, 2018 Author Posted June 1, 2018 If you'd like your wallet surgically removed though your bum... Well I was lucky. I got the 36t upgrade kit yesterday from Spez in Bedford for R620 and then they had the Endcap conversion I needed to make the rear wheel 12x142 for R450... So all in all I wont need to buy anything else for these wheels again Edit - ... for now anyways
GrahamS2 Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 If you'd like your wallet surgically removed though your bum...Can order just the ratchets which makes it a whole lot cheaper. R1200 for the 54t set is not bad IMO.
MTB-More Posted June 4, 2018 Author Posted June 4, 2018 Ok so did the Juma on the DT Swiss and they held up pretty decently. I still think the Fulcrums have better downhill acceleration but thats in my head I think Will be sticking with the DT Swiss as my primary set and use the Fulcrums as a backup set whenever needed.
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