singletrackmind Posted February 13, 2009 Share how much do the hubs retail for? and can you get the spokes seperate and will they work on DT Swiss hubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted February 13, 2009 Share http://www.competitivecyclist.com/images/pages/whatsnew/reviews/021307/i-94.jpg http://www.competitivecyclist.com/images/pages/whatsnew/reviews/021307/i-93.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted February 13, 2009 Share Listen to it sing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoreTrails Posted February 13, 2009 Share I think Crow should go into marketing for I-9... And they sound so nice too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulmenicilus Posted February 13, 2009 Share Ag gan weg!! Al die mooi bling en g'n geld! Ek gee my sommer oor.... Fulmenicilus2009-02-13 05:37:23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoreTrails Posted February 13, 2009 Share http://www.crankbrothers.com/templates/images/wheels_product_back.jpg what guys think of these do-nuts... I-9 vs Mr King vs Cobalts....who would be the winner?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos Posted February 13, 2009 Share I dont like the cobalts that much... If one zooms into the details, Its all good but somehow with so few spokes it looks ... mm I dunno weird?? I will ride them dont get me wrong.. but I sink I take the I-nine The krrrr. oh my Its good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted February 13, 2009 Share I f you go for looks I would consider the CB. But they are quite heavy. Everybody was expecting them to be lighter than the comp especially after all the hype. But the XC and AM wheels are heavier than the comp and does not offer any real benefit.For super fast engagement there can be onky one: I9 CK used to win arguments over long term durability cause I9 was the new kid. But they have proven themselves reliable, stiff and smooth...and light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoreTrails Posted February 13, 2009 Share Hear Hear, Although a CK came past the the other day...nearly shat myself. That thing howls... I like the I-9 customization they offer. Now where did I put that home loan information.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted February 13, 2009 Share Yes, the krrrrr. Killer bees on roids. They sound freaking awesome out on the trail. BIKERADAR gave the cobalts 3.5/5"Competent cross-country wheels with lots of show, but no extra go" http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/wheel-sets/product/cobalt-wheelset-32261 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoreTrails Posted February 13, 2009 Share Well we've seen how the boys hammer those I-9's on Seasons, so that sold it for me. Wouldn't be to push them to that limit, so must be good for us mere mortals. Mmm, bike porn. So close yet so far out or reach. Anyone want to give me a set for my barfday, i will be eternally grateful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowtwitch Posted February 17, 2009 Share best bling sound is still a solid rear disc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtBryda Posted February 17, 2009 Share Listen to it sing Its all noise, a bike must be quiet, like stealth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted February 17, 2009 Share Its all noise' date=' a bike must be quiet, like stealth.[/quote'] Sorry, we are talking MTB'ing here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwynn Posted February 17, 2009 Share Juslaaik, dis darem mooi meneer! Sal maar my belaklava en haelgeweer vat en gan geld trek vi daai! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_im_from_earth Posted February 18, 2009 Share Done quite a few custom setups sofar: Pink/ Pink Stans 355 Blue/ Blue Stans 355 Gold/ Gold DT 4.2 Gold hub/ Gold Spoke fade to green Stans Flow [for William Keith] Also done some interesting lacing patterns, lacing "colour wedges" into the wheel. There has been a lot of back and fourth debating between critics as to weather I9 tops Chris King, many have put them on par with eachother. CK make amazing hubs, their bearings likely have a longer lifespan than those used in I9, however I9 uses low friction ABEC 5 grade bearings with low contact seals making them a little more prone to contamination but allowing for super low rolling resistence. Bearings are easy to replace and relatively low price so it seems reasonable. I think the main advantage I9 has over the competition is the 32H lace, this bulds a far stronger wheel than the 26/ 24/ 28H as is common on most lightweight wheelsets, also the one-piece aluminium spoke is far lighter than a steel spoke, lighter infact than most tripple butted spokes so the rotational weight is far less than virtually all of the similarly weighted wheels out there. Couple this with the ability to build on a rim of your choice and the 3 degree take-up on the freehub and you have quite a few perks. They're pimping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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