I have a friend that needs help deciding on what hubs/rims to purchase.
What would you guys/girls do.
$$$ hubs w/ $ rims
or
$ hubs w/ $$$ rims
please help
thx
Tony
find out how much he's willing to spend. also it would help to know what type of riding he mostly does. DH? FR? XC? I personally like them pre-built wheels, like Mavic or FSA. Stan's looks sweet and so does the Industry Nine.
how do those mavic crossmax29 wheels compare to your options? They seem to be popular and you can get the sweet mavic warranty with them
Thanks Pixy. I guess you want me kicked out of my house. :hmmm: $1000 for a wheelset is way out of my price range.
Jdog,
I was looking at the blunts, but not to many reviews. Nice and wide. I'll be running wide tires.
How do they hold up?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but arnt Kings real loud? I find that sound to be annoying. I like a quiet ride, no chain slap, no creaking, and most of all no loud ass Kinger hub. ($.02 non-refundable.) But then again King does make quality stuff.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but arnt Kings real loud? I find that sound to be annoying. I like a quiet ride, no chain slap, no creaking, and most of all no loud ass Kinger hub. ($.02 non-refundable.) But then again King does make quality stuff.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but arnt Kings real loud? I find that sound to be annoying. I like a quiet ride, no chain slap, no creaking, and most of all no loud ass Kinger hub. ($.02 non-refundable.) But then again King does make quality stuff.
My take on this is that there is greater parity in the rim quality vs. price equation. The price difference between various levels of rim is less than between various levels of hubs.
Hubs that use proprietary freehubs cost a lot more, but they have quicker engagement (hence the noise) and generally last longer. I think the Hopes are the best compromise between price and quality.
Good hubs can outlast several sets of rims and spokes.
Don't forget the importance of a quality build as well- this can make more of a difference than the components you choose.