Wheels

Brian HCM#1 · May 28, 2004

reuse the hubs.

Cooter Brown · May 28, 2004

I say go with the singletracks. Some bag on them, but I had em on my pig hit for a year and a half and NEVER had a bit of trouble with them. and that's a trip to Bootleg canyon and Redbull course in Virgin. nothing wrong with em when i got rid of em either, i just wanted some Arrows so i would have the proper level of bling when i jib

Cooter Brown · May 28, 2004

Originally posted by loco-gringo
I really want to keep a set of lighter wheels too. The garage gets lonely without them.

garages need proper interaction with light wheelsets in order to feel needed and boost their self esteem

DRB · May 28, 2004

Originally posted by loco-gringo
I am riding 517s on Hope XCs which I reall like, but are a little flexy. I want beefy for everyday and would like to keep these to race and whatnot.

Should I get -

Rhyno Lite XLs on XT
Single Tracks on XT
or build these up on 519s or buy new hubs (hugi onyx or hope XCs) and lace them to 519s ???

Two sets of wheels would be nice. The XT route will be cheapest.

I weigh 200 and I am scared of anything bigger than 2 feet(that is pushing it), but it is really rocky some places I ride.

The mavic numbers are confusing as they have changed.

XM321 (F219 last year). I have these built up on XTR hubs. I was a little nervous about them when I got them last year. But a year later they have held up amazing well to a huge amount of abuse. They only needed to be retrued 1 time and that was about 4 rides in so it wasn't surprising. Since then they haven't moved. They have taken some huge shots as I can see the rock hits all over them.

The rim weights in around 580ish, so its heavy but not too bad.

I like shimano hubs so the XT isn't a bad choice. So get the second brand new set.

golgiaparatus · May 28, 2004

I'm running rhino lites, nice sturdy reliable rims, good for trail and medium sized hucks. tires mount pretty easy to them as well, something I cant say for several rims out there.

I dont thenk they are the best rim in the world for massive Red Bull style drops, but then again they arent ultra heavy either.

I'm not a big fan of the super heavy XT hubs... however in their defense I have to say that I slapped one on my rear wheel as a spare and I cant justify getting another hub because it works just fine... and its silent, unlike my last high-bing-factor hub which was a loud ass click machine even when freshly rebuilt and lubed.

The Toninator · May 28, 2004

Originally posted by loco-gringo
I am riding 517s on Hope XCs which I reall like, but are a little flexy. I want beefy for everyday and would like to keep these to race and whatnot.

Should I get -

Rhyno Lite XLs on XT
Single Tracks on XT
or build these up on 519s or buy new hubs (hugi onyx or hope XCs) and lace them to 519s ???

Two sets of wheels would be nice. The XT route will be cheapest.

I weigh 200 and I am scared of anything bigger than 2 feet(that is pushing it), but it is really rocky some places I ride.

you must seek out the advice of the master, carlos.

-dustin · May 28, 2004

just get some King ISOs built up to DT 4.1Ds. i know a local retailer that would be glad to set you up.

BigMike · May 28, 2004

Originally posted by golgiaparatus
I'm running rhino lites...... tires mount pretty easy to them as well, something I cant say for several rims out there.

You must have the ONLY PAIR in the world that are easy to mount tires on :dead:

I have two sets of them, the Rhyno Lites, and the XLs. both are stubborn as hell! Everyone else I have talked to with Sun rims says the same thing..........

Lucky!

Wumpus · May 28, 2004

Originally posted by loco-gringo
I weigh 200 and I am scared of anything bigger than 2 feet(that is pushing it).

New wheels ain't going to help. :eek:

Serial Midget · May 28, 2004

Originally posted by BigMike
I have two sets of them, the Rhyno Lites, and the XLs. both are stubborn as hell! Everyone else I have talked to with Sun rims says the same thing..........

No joke - I have two fronts and rear Rhyno Lite XL - and I have yet to find a tire that mounts easily. :dead:

They are sooo much hassle - I went with USTs on my favorite ride and seldom use the XLs for anything.

smash-itup · May 28, 2004

i just bought some halo freedoms laced to shimano deore disc hubs from www.unrealcycles.com and they are awosome. you can't beat a hand built wheel. and the deore hubs are suprisingly well built for the price. they're a little heavy, but not a hardcore urban type rim, like most of halo's other rims. the wheelset complete with everything (rim strips, and skewers) was only $195 shipped what a deal. they are awesome!

blue · May 28, 2004

Sun Rims are sh!t...impossible to mount a tire on them. Go with some nice Mavic D3.1s laced to the Hugis or XT, the Hopes are sweet, but if you weigh 200, they might not be burly enough.

-dustin · May 28, 2004

after much thought, i think you should just get a new bike.

drtbikrr · May 29, 2004

Originally posted by BigMike
You must have the ONLY PAIR in the world that are easy to mount tires on

I have two sets of them, the Rhyno Lites, and the XLs. both are stubborn as hell! Everyone else I have talked to with Sun rims says the same thing..........

Lucky!

I'm so tired of people complaining about changing tires on their mtn bike, try doin it on a motorcycle, that's hard, I've gotten to the point now that I can change pretty much every mtb tire with no tools. I am sooo cool.

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