I was looking at Sun Ringle A.D.D. Experts or Easton Havoc DH, both in the $300 range (one I am sponsored and the other is a online sale). Any other suggestions? I want new and don't want suggestions to "buy my used set!". I searched the two already and have heard pros and cons but maybe I am missing a "diamond in the rough", but for the price range I am looking at, maybe I'm stuck with a lower end set.
DH race wheel set for $300-$350
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Easton Havoc DH - is heavy-ish and the older model didn't get stellar reviews.
Supposedly Sun Ringle A.D.D uses a new stans dh rim not available to the public so it may be a safe bet.
If not think about going with Dartmoor Raider rims + dartmoor quantic/liteforce hubs and dt comp spokes. The rims are not uber durable but really cheap and under most riders last at least 1 season in the rear and longer up front.
Supposedly Sun Ringle A.D.D uses a new stans dh rim not available to the public so it may be a safe bet.
If not think about going with Dartmoor Raider rims + dartmoor quantic/liteforce hubs and dt comp spokes. The rims are not uber durable but really cheap and under most riders last at least 1 season in the rear and longer up front.
azonic outlaws are in that price range too. lots of people on those.
this times a million
Sun will answer the phone. Does Azonic? It's been years, but that was the only major negative to their customer service. That...and old Outlaws were horrible. Few freidns have them now and don't seem to mind them. They'd be better to ask.
I've always had good luck with Sun/Ringle.
I've always had good luck with Sun/Ringle.
Transtion also has a $350 wheelset called the Revolution 32
I say outlaws; beat em lightly, retension then have at em.
Not too heavy, pretty reliable. Meh.
Not too heavy, pretty reliable. Meh.
I have those, but sadly they are pinned not welded... That said just keep your spoke tension under control and it shouldn't be a problem. Been on mine for a year now and there is just a crack in the paint where they are pinned(spokes got loose) no other issues.
Compared to newer offers they are quite heavy. Ringles are 300-400g lighter. The Dart wheelset idea is similar even if a bit less panzer but at the same time super cheap to replace.
I just bought a Superstar components Tech2 EVO DH wheel set for under $300 Australian delivered. Weight is supposed to be 2280 grams and only found out about them in the dirt 100. Will see how they go when they get here.
Ya transition has a pretty cheap and reliable site
But Outlaws, those are the rims on my DJ. Bombproof!
But Outlaws, those are the rims on my DJ. Bombproof!
the transition and outlaw wheels are basically the same.
same rim (alex supra) same hub (novatec 811/812).
the newest (2011/12) outlaws are now welded, not pinned. the older outlaws and transitions are both pinned.
those new ADD wheels are super nice. good hub, nice rim. if you ever want to go tubeless, those will work better (stan's bead on the rim). slightly lighter than outlaw/transition 32's. just be sure to order a small bag of extra spokes, so if you blow one, you are not hosed (they are straight pull).
same rim (alex supra) same hub (novatec 811/812).
the newest (2011/12) outlaws are now welded, not pinned. the older outlaws and transitions are both pinned.
those new ADD wheels are super nice. good hub, nice rim. if you ever want to go tubeless, those will work better (stan's bead on the rim). slightly lighter than outlaw/transition 32's. just be sure to order a small bag of extra spokes, so if you blow one, you are not hosed (they are straight pull).
Compared to what new offerings? Outlaws are ~2450 on the high side; ADD are 2443, ADD Lite 2141. Thats no 300-400g lighter, and double the price unless on sale.
pretty sure the newest gen outlaws at 2250g.
the ADD expert is 2175g
the ADD expert is 2175g
Just to be clear, are you talking about these;
Or these?
Cause, the new ones below are stupid light. 150mm rear with 20mm front should be under 1900 grams a set... I'm thinking about getting them soon, but they're out of the OPs budget. (at retail pricing.)
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Just picked up a Cole Massif Enduro wheeleset (150 x 12) and its so far great. Ok weight (I will weigh but I think web lists as 2200g) and very nice hub/spoke interface. Some fancy acronyms for hubs/spokes and the design - but it looks real nice and excellent machine work. Think they are going to be incredible, and at the price can't go wrong. Search around - can get them for in the $300-$350 range.
Oh and these are the wheels the Coastal Crew guys were riding in the movie From The Inside Out, I am pretty sure.
Just my 2 cents...
Oh and these are the wheels the Coastal Crew guys were riding in the movie From The Inside Out, I am pretty sure.
Just my 2 cents...
At $320 per set, Easton Havoc DH's seem like a good value. They do weigh piggish 2408g though.
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/21022-365_EASDH9-3-Parts-75-Wheelsets/Easton-Havoc-DH-Wheelset-offer.htm?utm_source=SLI&utm_medium=datafeed&utm_campaign=FTP&zmam=3075515&zmas=1&zmac=42&zmap=365 EASDH9
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/21022-365_EASDH9-3-Parts-75-Wheelsets/Easton-Havoc-DH-Wheelset-offer.htm?utm_source=SLI&utm_medium=datafeed&utm_campaign=FTP&zmam=3075515&zmas=1&zmac=42&zmap=365 EASDH9
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umm, shouldn't you run who sponsors you?
thaught about em since I need new wheels and they will warrenty them up to the day the 2 years is up,then forget it.No buget right now :Crygirl:Just to be clear, are you talking about these;
Or these?
Cause, the new ones below are stupid light. 150mm rear with 20mm front should be under 1900 grams a set... I'm thinking about getting them soon, but they're out of the OPs budget. (at retail pricing.)
for $300 I'd find a set of very good condition used wheels with nice parts.
Just to be clear, are you talking about these;
Or these?
Cause, the new ones below are stupid light. 150mm rear with 20mm front should be under 1900 grams a set... I'm thinking about getting them soon, but they're out of the OPs budget. (at retail pricing.)
I doubt the new ones are on sale
Just to be clear, are you talking about these;
Cause, the new ones below are stupid light. 150mm rear with 20mm front should be under 1900 grams a set... I'm thinking about getting them soon, but they're out of the OPs budget. (at retail pricing.)
Yep! just under @ 1868g for the 2012 Havoc someone sent in a weight for
http://www.sicklines.com/weights/mtbwheels/
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How much do those bad boys cost by chance?
Better yet...
There's still confusion between the newer Havoc wheels, and the Havoc DH wheels. The latter being the old school heavier version that Easton is still making.
Hmm... also, $950 for the set might be outside of 3-350... And I jumped on the bandwagon, so if Im spending that much for wheels, there'd better be Hadley or Industry 9 stamped somewhere.
would like to know where you can get them for 300-350... and where you saw the CC are running them
Came across it while researching the wheels.
http://twitter.com/#!/cole_wheels
Cole North America ‏ @Cole_Wheels
Coastal Crew riding on the Massif Enduro announces premiere film: From the Inside Out. See the preview - http://bit.ly/kZEUjo
Can really notice the wheels in the preview when looking for it...
http://twitter.com/#!/cole_wheels
Cole North America ‏ @Cole_Wheels
Coastal Crew riding on the Massif Enduro announces premiere film: From the Inside Out. See the preview - http://bit.ly/kZEUjo
Can really notice the wheels in the preview when looking for it...
Are they riding the Enduro set or DH? It would be feasible to say the Enduro set could withstand some dh riding since they come in 150mm spacing right? Would consider buying a set if I could find them cheap, everywhere I have looked though they are not 300-350