[bdamschen]

I'm going crazy here looking at all the different wheels for my new trail bike. I can't really figure out which I like better, so I thought I'd throw it to the cloud.

Trying to keep my bike light, but mostly durable. Going to run tubeless one way or another, ghetto tubeless is an option. I will go on long XC rides, light downhill and everything in between on this bike. I'm 200 lbs... none of this matters though because my question is this:

If you could have any trail bike wheelset, what would it be?

 

[JRogers]

If I had my choice for a build, I'd probably go with XM819 rims, DT spokes and King hubs (or other equivalent high end choice). The 819 I have on the back of my Prophet has been awesome: UST makes tubeless easy, super strong for the weight and pretty light.

For pre-built, I have't tried a lot of the stuff out there, but if it were my money, I'd probably go for the new XT or XTR Trail wheelsets. I've heard good things about the XT wheels. Both are tubeless, pretty light and Shimano stuff is usually very durable. Plus, the XTs are not that expensive for what you're getting.

 

[oldfart]

Any wheel set would mean DT Swiss 240 hubs with ENVY carbon rims. Second choice Easton Haven Carbon which are UST tubeless, well built but their hubs are no the best. I have regular Haven's and I am not impressed with the rear hub. Comes loose and I have had to replace some bearings before a year was up. Heck I think I replaced the bearings at 6 months. Stan's Flow rims might be a good choice for you. That way you get to choose hubs of your choice. Chris King, DT Swiss Hope, I9 all have good reputations.

 

[profro]

819s are great rims, but they are pretty narrow. If you are an aggressive cornerer you will feel them roll tires.

 

[bdamschen]

Yeah, I actually have 819s crossed off the list. Used to have them front and rear, but it always felt like I was about to blow a bead. Ended up obliterating them on some local trails, so I was thinking a bit wider would be better.

So- carbon, carbon and stans. This is all you guys got? geez.

 

[I.van]

I have ZTR Flows on Hope Pro II's with DT revolution spokes, which seem to work pretty well.

But if money wasn't a problem I would go Easton Havens.

WHEELSET WEIGHT 1650GR

 

[slyfink]

Flows on Kings.

 

[dhrookie]

These:

http://www.amclassic.com/en/products/mtbwheels/allmountaindisc.php

 

[RoboDonkey713]

I am also 200lbs and Have had great luck with I9's w/ Stans Flows. I rode 240's on Flows before that and the stiffness from the I9's was a noticeable difference.
If cash wasn't an issue, I would buy ENVE's.

 

[RideDirty]

Im running crossmax SL and couldnt be happier on my Heckler. The complete bike is 29# with talas and rp3. Im also a fan of the UST compatability.

 

[Uncle Stalin]

I'd reccommend p35's on dt spokes with king hubs. Its what I know and love. Just a suggestion.

 

[4xBoy]

Hadley DT comp Arch. would be my first choice.

 

[Zark]

Fulcrum Red Metal XL
They are tubeless, light, wider than a 819 and very durable. They also take every axle configuration.

I have been using I9 enduro's with a Stan's Flow rim for a little over 2 years. They have been amazing too.

 

[jonKranked]

i am lacing hadleys to some mavic dee trak rims, i think they're the 319? gonna run ghetto tubeless. oh yea.

 

[TreeSaw]

I personally like my CrossMax Wheels and Sq-Earl built up a pair of XM819s with King Hubs and loves them too.