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[Closed] New 27.5 wheelset to replace factory wheels on my Giant Trance?

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My 2014 Trance 1 factory wheels have served me well, but a combination of rim dings, snapped spokes and rattle-y hubs has finally convinced me to upgrade.

I'm kinda lost in the options at the mo - I know iI want bombproof hubs for muddy Sussex riding, need to be tough enough to handle 3 or 4 trips to rocky trails a year with lots of mistakes from me.  I'm not too bothered on weight or tubeless, and I don't want to spend more than about £300 - any suggestions? Have you upgraded yours? Good experiences and bad...

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Posted : 21/06/2018 5:23 pm
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Last years DT Swiss 1700's if you can find them on clearance.

Based on your description I'd say M's unless youre a big lad in which case go for the E's, which are heavier but tough as.


 
Posted : 21/06/2018 6:16 pm
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I have the same bike and had some Hope Enduro

Live in the Peaks so ticks the muddy and rocky box 🙂

Ubyk have them for £340 for the set. Bit more than you wanted to pay but they've been fit and forget so might be worth it???


 
Posted : 21/06/2018 7:57 pm
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Or I have some OE ones off  my 2016 Giant Anthem which have done less than 50 dry miles and have an XD driver which can be yours for £40 delivered if you are in the Eastbourne area.


 
Posted : 21/06/2018 8:01 pm
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If you want budget ones but that should last you could try DT Swiss e1900. I’ve been smashing them about for over a year with no maintenance required.


 
Posted : 21/06/2018 8:04 pm
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Hope Pro4 with Arch MK3 rims or i’d be tempted by the new Hunt Trail Wide wheels, look incredible value and a very good weight for a 30mm ID rim


 
Posted : 21/06/2018 10:40 pm
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Thanks for all the help - I'd seen those DTs at Bird earlier, you persuaded me. Nice.


 
Posted : 25/06/2018 11:01 am

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