Help making sense of these wheel choices

Engignar

New Member
I am looking for a new wheelset for my MKIII. Usual riding is the usual North NJ stuff with some light jumping or urban thrown in. I weigh about 165 geared up. I'd love a custom set, but 800 quid is a bit rich for my blood right now. I go either way on tubeless...never needed it, but am intrigued.

Thanks for your input!

Here is what I have found online:

DT Onyx hub laced to DT 5.1 rim http://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=78

DT Onyx hub laced to DT 4.2 rim http://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=77

XT hub to Mavic 717 http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/14...o-XT-M756-Disc-Wheelset-w_-Mavic-717-Rims.htm

XT hub to Mavic 819 http://www.blueskycycling.com/produ...sc-Wheelset-w--Mavic-XM-819-UST-Disc-Rims.htm

Azonic Outlaws
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/15...s-77-Hot-Buys/Azonic-Outlaw-Wheelset-2007.htm


Of course I am open to any morer awesomer suggestions
 

MixMastaMM

Team Bulldog Rider
Little over your price range, but I have found the wheels to be bullet proof. Colorado does a good job on the build, I never had to true the wheels and they have almost 3 seasons on them.

http://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/item/WTBCJZBZ

BTW, you want tubeless. Once you ride tubeless, you will never use tubes again. Make sure the hubs you get have sealed bearings in them. I believe the XT hubs do not.
 
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NJ-XC-Justin

KY-DH-Freddy
If you're going to lay out good money for a set, I strongly advise going tubeless. Running 20-25 psi without much worry of pinch-flattening makes a TON of difference in traction and handling.

You can do a custom set for much less than $800. I spent a bit less than that, and Geoff from Campmor laced up my Hope Pro II / Stans 355 rims and they're around 1660g. Sweet, so long as you're cool with the Hope's noise, which I love (as do most guys I ride with funny enough). Piermont Bikes has a great in-house wheel builder as well.

Sub 1700g tubeless custom wheelset for around $500 should be possible.
 

Engignar

New Member
Thanks - that's rapid response! If I can find a way to build a sub 1700 gram custom wheelset and be out the door for less than 500 then I am sold.

Any suggestions on where to find the components, or just the usual suspects (pricepoint etc).

Maybe a trip to campmor is in order.
 

NJ-XC-Justin

KY-DH-Freddy
Maybe a trip to campmor is in order.
Campmor was a good experience because Geoff took the time to go over several ideas I had as well as several ideas he had and then put together like 3 or 4 different quotes for me. Also when you buy a custom set from a LBS, they'll keep them true free of charge for a year or so. That helped me spend the couple extra bucks at a local store over an internet company. Piermont Bikes offered me a similar setup. I'd call both places in advance instead of stopping by to make sure the "wheel guy" is there.

Also a shop charges you 30-50 a wheel for buildign them, but they often get better prices on the hubs and rims than you would have, so you can make out. Kinda like a travel agency.

One light and less expensive option was Ringle Dirty Flea hubs on ZTR rims. Around $550 and less than 1600g I believe.
 

Engignar

New Member
Thanks Justin, I will get in touch with Geoff over there and work something out. I prefer to support the LBS as well, and Campmor has been good to me.

On another note, I was surprised to find out that Campmor has a "nationwide" following. I am in the beginning stages of planning a hike of the Appalachian trail with a buddy, and in doing some research online I found tons of referals by people on forums to check out campmor's website as one of THE places to go and get gear. Pretty cool that it is right here.
 

MixMastaMM

Team Bulldog Rider
On another note, I was surprised to find out that Campmor has a "nationwide" following. I am in the beginning stages of planning a hike of the Appalachian trail with a buddy, and in doing some research online I found tons of referals by people on forums to check out campmor's website as one of THE places to go and get gear. Pretty cool that it is right here.

My brother lives out in San Diego and he has found the same thing. He heard someone mention Campmor and figured it was a different place. Out there everyone knows Campmor for the little catalog they send out. When he mentioned that there was a brick and mortar store and that he had been in it, people thought he was magical!
 
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DANSPANK

Guest
I just bought a nice tent from Campmoor and then went for a chat with the guys and gal in the bike department. i don't know who I spoke to but they were really nice - we chatted about pulling bearings and they gave me some hints and tips.

It was my first time in the store. I've been getting the catalogue for ages so decided to stop in - what a great place! You could spend a ton of money in there!!

Sorry to derail but just a quick nod to the LBS again. The buying experience is much better...
 
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