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Hey, looking for some budget wheel recommendations. Of course I want the moon on a stick. Not too heavy, 30mm ish inner width, 29er and micro spline hubs. Reserve wheels look lush, but are beyond budget. Same for the Hope hoops.
Looked at Sonder Alpha. Happy to take any recommendations. I did look at those circa £400 Ghost carbon wheels, but had a nightmare of a warranty claim with the store that sells them, so not keen to give them more business.
I had 700c Sonder Alpha wheels on my Camino, seemed solid enough over 1000km or so.
I would recommend secondhand Hope Pro4 on XM481 or similar or the DT M1700 or M1900 wheelset would be a good option also
What's the budget and what's not too heavy mean to you? Should be able to get something with a DT Swiss ratchet LN hub around the 2kg mark for not loads.
E.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226548773895
Thanks all.
Nixie - less than £400 (hopefully a lot less).
Half price roval control or traverse at tredz https://www.tredz.co.uk/roval
XD driver though.
Or have a look at JRA for UK hand built.
Eg https://www.justridingalong.com/product/ravine-core-series-wheels/#front-wheel
There will be a lot of haters but I'm gonna say it anyway. Hunt.
OOPs, just saw your mention re warranty
the ghost carbon wheels a few of us bought? light, only 26mm, but claiming suitable for enduro... :S so...
GHOST C26 29" Carbon MTB Wheelset – Sportandleisure.com
Shimano XT M8120
I have them, been using them 4 years now, they're great and tick all your boxes. No complaints whatsoever.
it might be worth phoning Spa Cycles in Harrogate. They make excellent robust wheels
I'd find the extra £100-odd for a pair of Hope/DT wheels from someone like Moonglu.
Or shop around for bargains and be prepared to buy front and rear separately, and maybe not have matching brands.
@thepurist 2nd Hunt Wheels Trail Wide fit the bill .
I have some brand new 30mm Newmen 29" wheels on the classifieds. XD driver though... but it can be swapped
I've had a silt XC rear wheel under my fat arse for 2 years a d it's still true.
So these may fit the bill
https://siltmtb.com/collections/enduro-end/products/enduro-alloy-29-1-969g
Thanks all. I ended up going Hope. Deals on Merlin assisted.
Have owned Hunt (thought they were good) and considered the Ghosts, SILT and even hand built. Good to know how much choice is out there.