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.
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.