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Hello.

I have a 27.5 2016 Giant Trance and looking to purchase a new front wheel, which seems to be a bit of a minefield.

The stock front wheel currently runs a 15mm thru axle at 100mm. I don’t seem to be able to find a front wheel within my price range which is up to approx £150.00 and fits the measurements of my axle, everything I find seems to either be boost or quick release.

I have been looking at the Halo vapour 650b Enduro / Trail wheel which fits the budget but I am unsure if the 100mm will come with a quick release instead of a thru axle.
Link to wheel here https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Halo-Vapour-27-5-650b-Enduro-Trail-Wheel_70653.htm?image=2.

Any advice if I can change a quick release wheel to a Thur Axle or any suggestions of wheels which would fit the bill would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.


 
Posted : 06/10/2020 7:38 am
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Nukeproof Horizon front is right on budget : https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/nukeproof-horizon-v2-front-wheel/rp-prod195305

Neutron also available but currently out of stock: https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/nukeproof-neutron-v2-front-wheel/rp-prod195300


 
Posted : 06/10/2020 7:45 am
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Probably better to ask tredz


 
Posted : 06/10/2020 7:48 am
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Good find, thank you.


 
Posted : 06/10/2020 7:54 am
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Seems to be cheaper on Tredz https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Nukeproof-Neutron-V2-Front-27-5-650B-MTB-Wheel_226674.htm


 
Posted : 06/10/2020 7:56 am
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Same price, that link on Tredz is the 2nd link I posted and also out of stock.


 
Posted : 06/10/2020 9:25 am
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Loads on ebay, what are you after in more detail, i.e. rim width (25, 30, 35?), tubeless or not, etc?


 
Posted : 06/10/2020 9:41 am
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Anything wrong with your front hub?
You could just put a new rim on the current hubs? (Vapour is £50)
You might want the 28H version on the Trance... best to count.


 
Posted : 06/10/2020 9:46 am
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Dhrider - yes you are correct.

Thanks all, I would rather Just replace the whole wheel to be honest.

I’m currently running 2.3 DHF & DHRs which I’m very happy with, so a wheel that will house these tyres.

I’m currently using tubes, I may or may switch to tubeless at some point I’m the future, but really not crucial for me (sounds like too much messing about for me, I like plug and play).


 
Posted : 06/10/2020 12:52 pm

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