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Help with new wheels.

subycar

Chimp
Dec 31, 2009
30
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Alright had some bad luck yesterday the bike fell off the rack, well kind of. Just the back end hopped off and got drug down I-85. The good news is the bike never hit the ground the bad news is the rear wheel is done. I was kind of looking to up grade the wheels before this happened. Here is were I need help due to working full time, going to school, two dogs, and a house even though I work at a bike shop I just don't have time to build up my own which is what I should be doing. Plus I just don't have the cash right now. So I am looking to get something strong but still can be pedaled and will get me through the next few months. Maybe a trip to Snowshoe and some trips to Wilsons in the fall. Plus hit some local trails. The great guys at Transition Bikes have hooked me up with a Pro deal so with that deal the wheels are basically at cost. Which is nearly half off. I am riding a Preston FR 2008 model, Fox 36 Float, Fox RP23 and I am a light rider. I weight around 160 with all my gear on and I am 5'11". My current wheel set is around 2300-2400g and is almost 32mm wide.

Here is what I was looking at:
Transition Revolution 25 2000g
Transition Revolution 32 2500g
(Revolution 28 which would be perfect are back ordered till fall)
Azonic Outlaw 2300g

I am leaning towards the Transition wheels just because of the deal they are giving me and the reputation of the wheels is great. Just wondering if 25mm would be too thin for 2.5 or 2.35 tires. The 32mm would be better but at 2500g might be too heavy to pedal. Although I heard the weight is in the hub not the rim so not that noticeable while pedaling.
 

bizutch

Delicate CUSTOM flower
Dec 11, 2001
15,928
24
Over your shoulder whispering
Dirt Mag just threw Transition wheels under the bus last month. That being said, Outlaws are not a few friends fav's either. Ask Matt Griffin his opinion of the Outlaws.

BUT, either wheel brand new is gonna be rideable. Go Transition simply because you'll get better customer service.
 

0110-M-P

Monkey
Jun 1, 2009
244
2
Atlanta, GA
Why not just take your hubs and build a new wheel around them. Save money and get exactly what you are looking for as far as weight and width goes.
 

danielsapp414

Monkey
Mar 27, 2005
274
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Boone, NC
Go with the 25's they're great...been running them on a Covert for a while now with no issues. If you don't want to do that, I've got some syncros all mountain rims you could just rebuild the wheel with that I'd sell you for a great deal!
 

subycar

Chimp
Dec 31, 2009
30
0
New wheel to throw in the mix. DT Swiss E2000 A little out of my budget almost exactly what I am looking for. Thought about rebuilding my wheels but the hubs are about 3-4 years old. With a couple trips to Snowshoe. They roll good now but they might not have too many good days left. I am thinking a set of TB Rev 25's for now and over winter break build a set exactly the way I want. When I have more time and maybe some Santa money.