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[Closed] Future proof wheelset ?? need something that will do q/r and 20mm ?

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I am after a nice set of wheel that I can keep for a while.

currently I run 9mmq/r forks however in the future I will more than likely upgrade to a nice set of either 15mm or 20mm bolt through??

what wheelsets are out there that can do both with different adpators??

cheers

steve


 
Posted : 01/07/2012 11:23 am
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Hope, 'nuff said


 
Posted : 01/07/2012 11:28 am
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superstar switch evo hubs can do that.


 
Posted : 01/07/2012 11:28 am
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Hope proII front and rear is all you need for life.


 
Posted : 01/07/2012 11:29 am
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+ 1 for Hope Pro 2 Evo build - So easy to change the front Qr - 15mm - 20mm with adaptors.

You can also change the rear to 10mm Bolt-thru or Bolt-up and stiffen the rear and it will fit in standard drop-outs.

I run them with Stans Flows and they are sweet 🙂


 
Posted : 01/07/2012 11:34 am
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cheers.

who does the best hope builds then and what rims would you suggest??I want a nice strong wheelset but obviously not heavy.

cheers

steve


 
Posted : 01/07/2012 12:13 pm
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You could try some of the hope hoops prebuilt wheels. I've used both good hand builts and hoops and the hoops are just as good IME.

I got handbuilts from Merlin but the hoops you just need to google for a cheap price.

Cheapest price I have seen is here http://www.progressive-bikes.co.uk/

He posts on here too.

Rim wise the flow would be good, reported to be strong* easy to run tubeless and lighter than anything else in the same marketing range.

*I've only ever ridden the XC rims like the crest but thye hold up as well as the equivalent Mavics.


 
Posted : 01/07/2012 12:18 pm
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I got my Hoops from Cycleworld in Arbroath, Scotland.

They are a Hope Tech centre, so you can choose the hub colour 🙂

Chris is a nice chap and im sure he would price match and deliver

http://www.cycle-world.co.uk/


 
Posted : 01/07/2012 6:47 pm
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Superstar switch evo's
Any axle front and rear , job done.


 
Posted : 01/07/2012 8:21 pm
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If you want to spend a wee bit more, I just got DT Swiss 240s on Arch EX from actionbikes.de for £405.


 
Posted : 01/07/2012 8:35 pm

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