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Having just bought a bargain 650B plus hardtail and loving it I'm now looking at fitting plus wheels on my sb95c along with 2.8" tyres.

What is a good cheapish wheelset with 30 - 40mm internal rim width? Anyone have experience of the Halo vapour 35?


 
Posted : 13/02/2018 10:53 pm
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I've been looking into this for my tarn. I suspect I will probably go for these at 245 a pair  https://www.merlincycles.com/pro-build-chosen-hub-alex-xm35-trail-wheels-275-100437.html

Or at the narrower and cheaper end, which may be ok if you're running 2.8 these for only 200  http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/nukeproof-neutron-mtb-wheelset/rp-prod160742

Plus you could get another 20 off the nukeproof with bc discount.

I think the halo vapour were reviewed on the main site so may be worth checking the reviews.

I'm trying to wait until conditions have improved til I go plus but I suspect I'll cave soon!


 
Posted : 14/02/2018 7:57 am
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I've got a halo vapour 35 rear with the whizzy engagement freehub. Seems well built, went up tubeless easily and has stayed up without sealant for a week ( using 29er version while conditions are sloppy) much lighter than the Hope/Scraper wheel I've got


 
Posted : 14/02/2018 9:16 am
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I have a set of Alpkit love mud 650 plus wheels that I need to sell, along with three sets of plus tyres. They seem to be the defacto cheapish wheelset for plus bike.

If you're interested let me know, I'd want £100 plus post with one set of tyres for them.


 
Posted : 14/02/2018 9:34 am
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Hi munrobiker, if scottalej or others above are not interested in your wheels, I might be. Please drop me an email, as I can't find an address on your profile. Thanks.


 
Posted : 14/02/2018 5:38 pm
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https://www.ridewill.it/p/en/ridewill-bike-r27tw35-wheelset-mtb-275-sym-i35-boost-disc-8-11s-shimano-black/147120/

188 euros.  Not bad either. I’ve been running a set for 18 months


 
Posted : 14/02/2018 7:40 pm
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Thanks all. Sorry, I should have specified non boost hubs. The Nukeproof Neutrons look like the best deal especially as they are properly tubeless ready, thanks davros. I can't go too wide on the rim as there isn't much clearance so the Alpkits are no good for me unfortunately. I would be interested in a couple of tyres though munrobiker if you have any 2.8?


 
Posted : 15/02/2018 6:10 pm
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I've sent you an email.


 
Posted : 15/02/2018 6:26 pm
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The halo vapour 35 is a nice rim but it's not a plus rim. The 35 is external width.


 
Posted : 15/02/2018 6:32 pm
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@munrobiker i've also sent you a pm


 
Posted : 15/02/2018 9:39 pm

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