MikeWarner Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 I want to build up some wheels on a budget - also want to keep weight down too. Would standard Deore hubs with Mavic 721CD rims (36 spoke) be a strong wheel? I can get these built up for £150 delivered. I'll be using Maxxis High Roller 2.35" tyres with them. If not - what would you guys suggest for around the same price? Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Yeah, but get a hope XC on the rear and youl be a good un :S The rear deor hub will be shockingly bad im afraid for trials. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Such Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 ^^ I agree. I broke my deore hub while learning how to pivot around (no pedalkicks, nothing) buy hope xc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Cook Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 i have that ocmbo on the front and back on my DH bike. Had them both for about half a year now and still running ture and strong from 7 foot drops ! But as soon as you want them for trials get XC or bulbs :S <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 That sounds rather a lot for that wheelset! I'd recommend looking out for a 2nd hand Hope rear hub - even if its a bit dodgy, you can send it back to Hope and they'll sort it for free/a small fee. The rims are a good choice for strength, however you could save a few quid on the CD coating - its not really necessary. Something wider might be nice for 'pure' trials, but for streetier riding (on your Hans Rey) they'll be fine with a relatively small tyre (like the Maxxis) and a decent tyre pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biketrialler Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 £150 is extremely expensive if you did want to go with that setup by the way. Best bet would be to go for some mint condition second hand wheels. I have a mate who barely used his Hope Mono hubs on d521cd front, d512ceramic rear setup. I reckon he'd sell them for £150 pair. At least get yourself a nice rear wheel secondhand. Front wheels dont really matter for trials, so you might as well save as much money there as possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWarner Posted July 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 (edited) Forgot to add - that includes black spokes which add £16 to the cost - cost also includes postage. I'll see if I can stretch the budget to a hope on the rear then. I've never broken a hub in 8 years of riding - but then I use hope hubs on my XC bike (unfortunately only 28/32 hole so I can't "borrow them"). Edited July 7, 2005 by MikeWarner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Forgot to add - that includes black spokes which add £16 to the cost - cost also includes postage. ← Its still rather expensive, to be honest. 32h doesn't really make much difference nowadays. Gone are the days of weak rims and poor quality spokes - I've run 32h right from the start (6 years) and never had a problem :) A good build with decent spokes will serve you well, no matter what spoke count you choose. You can pick up a good condition Hope rear wheel for around £70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biketrialler Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Its not worth paying for black spokes on a wheel that you will want to replace 6 months down the line anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWarner Posted July 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Its not worth paying for black spokes on a wheel that you will want to replace 6 months down the line anyway. ← But it looks so good....... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 spray paint them :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQuiT-man Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Lol. I think you should definately look out for some second hand bargains, there are often hope rear wheels selling in the "For sale" section, I sold my practically brand-new red hope XC on 36 (black :lol:) spoked onza ronnie rim for £70 not that long ago (it cost me towards £150 new :)), there are a lot that go for around that price! Its definately worth getting a hope over a shimano- I broke my XTR rear hub after a while, which I wasnt too pleased about. For the front wheel, it doesnt really matter- get something cheap and fairly light, perhaps a Mavic D521 (a.k.a. Ex721) rim, or a F519, IMO perfect front rim, and any cheap light hub. Also only bother with 32 spoke, i found 36 spoke was no stronger, it just added weight and took the nice springy feel out of the wheels. Hope that helps, Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Hope xc wheelset Chainreactioncycles do a great deal on hope xc wheelset build, they start at £159 and the price continues to raise the more expensive parts you add, but at 160 quid for a set of hope hubs on ex 721's is a bloody good deal, apposed to the 150 of deores on 721's. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biketrialler Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 But it looks so good....... :) ← Deore hubs look so shit nobodys going to care what colour your spokes are, if youre going for pimp value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/forum/index....showtopic=57733 Get buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWarner Posted July 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 I sent that user a PM last night - just waiting now! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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