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in a quandary...
do I go for the superstar superleggera hubs with superstar 430 rims new
Or some pro2 on dt or stans second hand
Or ???


 
Posted : 07/03/2013 9:19 pm
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small bump for morning crowd


 
Posted : 08/03/2013 7:55 am
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What type of riding?


 
Posted : 08/03/2013 8:00 am
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2nd hand f they are in decent nick.


 
Posted : 08/03/2013 8:01 am
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they are for my hardtail so commuting, with the kids, XC, trail centres.
I've got a bigger bike for the more burly riding.


 
Posted : 08/03/2013 8:15 am
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I'd go for these before the Superstars

[url= http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/wheels/mountain-bike-wheels/factory-mountain-bike-wheels/fulcrum-red-power-sl-6-bolt-disc-wheels-26-pair.html ]Fulcrum Red Power wheels at Merlin[/url]

Sealed cartridge bearings, a quality set of wheels. With the discount, that's £120. Bargain!!!


 
Posted : 08/03/2013 8:20 am
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For that job I bought Crossrides - very happy with them.


 
Posted : 08/03/2013 8:21 am
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binners - they are 200g heavier than the superstar or pro2 that I'm looking at. Don't like the 24 spoke either.
I'm 6 foot 6, 13 stone and want something strong ish too.


 
Posted : 08/03/2013 8:26 am
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I have had a pair of the superleggera hubs since 2009/10. They were on their vapour rims. I'm told their own brand rims are actually made by mavic. They were light and never went out of TRUE even under my bulk. The bearings have been swapped twice, and I like the hubs so much I've had them rebuilt with flows.


 
Posted : 08/03/2013 8:33 am
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[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=55231&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_name=UnitedKingdom&gclid=CMvEn6za7LUCFYbHtAod7SsASw ]mavic[/url]
Brought a set of these 2006.
Serviced first time this year, nothing needed replacing, but if needed all spares available.
Really good wheelset, done all the south welsh trail centers plus years of cross Beacons rides, and I'm not a little bloke
EDIT: I have the disk version
Extra £20 but worth it


 
Posted : 08/03/2013 8:36 am
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I've got them on the hardtail, and I'm more than 13 stone, and I've had no issues with them.

Just had a look at the Superstars and they look good for the money. You can't go wrong with Pro 2's though. They're bomb-proof.

That doesn't help at all, does it? 😉


 
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+1 for the Fulcrums. 13st here too. Had them on my hardtail for exactly the same riding as described by OP. They're fast & strong wheels. I'd have them again no question.


 
Posted : 08/03/2013 9:03 am

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