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[Closed] Anyone spot any deals on a new non-boost 29 rear wheel?

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Long shot I know! There's lots of boost stuff on sale but I need 142x12 for a second hand frame.

I'm looking for a new (preferably) decent budget rear (£100 ish) : internal 25-30mm rim, Shimano 11 speed.


 
Posted : 02/12/2019 7:15 pm
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Make me an offer on this one?


 
Posted : 02/12/2019 7:21 pm
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Tempting! But that's well - over my budget


 
Posted : 02/12/2019 7:28 pm
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Superstar have a sale on if it helps.. I picked up a pair of wheels from them in their last sale for 65 quid


 
Posted : 02/12/2019 7:40 pm
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Thanks: I dont see any clearance Superstar 29ers 🙁

I could get a custom build from them on a V3 hub for nearly £127 (after discount) so I'm in the ball park at least!


 
Posted : 02/12/2019 8:11 pm
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158 quid for a pair

https://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/essential-wtb-v3-wheelset-tubeless-ready.htm


 
Posted : 02/12/2019 8:37 pm
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Thanks Simon - that is actually very reasonable! But I just dont need another front and I could do with the extra cash for other stuff.


 
Posted : 02/12/2019 8:47 pm
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Shame that.. When I last looked they had some left.. Seems like they only have 1 pair of lime rimmed 26 inch wheels left.

What about ordering a pair of boost hubbed wheels and changing out the rear hub?
Black35 code gets them down to 65 quid again


 
Posted : 02/12/2019 8:49 pm
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Thanks Transporter: I'm not with you on the last point.

I thought you couldnt convert a boost hub to non-boost: just the other way.


 
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I was suggesting swapping the rear hub out and rebuilding with a non boost hub.. It may be a bit of hassle initially but could still work out pretty cheap if you can build a wheel.... Or even if not.. Always worth learning👍😂


 
Posted : 02/12/2019 9:01 pm
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Merlin have something suitable also if it's if any use to you

https://www.merlincycles.com/pro-build-chosen-hub-alex-volar-trail-wheels-29-82077.html


 
Posted : 02/12/2019 9:05 pm
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Ah - gotcha on the hub swap.

Merlin have an extra 5% off those volar's too: that's looking good!


 
Posted : 02/12/2019 9:11 pm
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Even better👍😉


 
Posted : 03/12/2019 12:27 am
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I bought a pair of new/take offs Pro 4's laced onto those Volar 29" rims.

Was a little concerned about the rims initially but they have proven rock solid in use. Tubeless has proven an absolute doddle on them too.


 
Posted : 03/12/2019 12:41 am

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