premade VS handmade wheels

[Code Blue]

Originally Posted by .8down

My last contact with Tani from the path was I was going to switch wheels and bring in my King's to be serviced and rebuilt with DT spokes and 819's...I can only assume they have or will get their shipment in soon??? as for the hope bubs... I don't know which is better King or Hope, but I do know I don't have to pay for one...

the right choice. I am a Hadley Kool-Aid drinker and when building my Sultan I took the wheels off another bike and had The Path lace a new set of hoops (Stan's Flow)

[.8down]

Originally Posted by DeeZee

the right choice. I am a Hadley Kool-Aid drinker and when building my Sultan I took the wheels off another bike and had The Path lace a new set of hoops (Stan's Flow)

yea, I wanted to do this too, but a friend of mine *cough* foo*cough* said I should go for the hope hubs..it sounded good but with the extra money I can buy other parts...

[Code Blue]

Originally Posted by .8down

yea, I wanted to do this too, but a friend of mine *cough* foo*cough* said I should go for the hope hubs..it sounded good but with the extra money I can buy other parts...

luuuuuuuuuuuves the bling

[Keith B]

Originally Posted by .8down

Why do you say that sir? I think you have had hope hubs, as you just sold a set, any reason why?

this is one of the reasons Im leaning towards another set, but my only thinking is if you own a Porsche you know its gonna need to be maintained. so something that engages so nicely is gonna need attention to? Is it worth the effort, is the question.

Well after 9months of owning my Crossmax SL's I had to have the rear freewheel rebuilt (its made of nylon and wears alot unlike the internals of CK or Hope) However I hit a tree at about 30mph head on and the front was only very slightly taco'd - these things are jsut super strong and erm.............they look really bling

Hope's are totally built proof, never had a problem with them but CMax SL's are lighter/stiffer and I'm not so bothered about having to replace the internals and freehub even if it is a $70 job each time. I always fancied a set of CK's because of the super fast engagement - I hear that riding technical rocky trails becomes easier with the benefit of that super fast engagement.

You'd be happy with either CK, Hope (or Mavic if you arent bothered about maintenance of the nylon bits). Find out who is the top wheel builder at the path and have him (or her?!) build you up a set if you decide to go non Mavic

[allison]

I haven't read any responses, but don't ever sell King hubs! At least, that's my opinion. They are too pricey... anything from King is. Once you've got it, keep it!

That being said... I've had good luck with pre-built wheels from Mavic. I have a set of Crossmax XL wheels that we bought way back when we first started riding... about 2 years ago. They are on my Enduro now, and Justin rode them for awhile, and they are still going really strong!!

Other than that, though, Justin builds all of our wheels now.

[.8down]

Originally Posted by Keith B

I always fancied a set of CK's because of the super fast engagement - I hear that riding technical rocky trails becomes easier with the benefit of that super fast engagement.

you wouldn't know it by watching me ride...

[DDB@OCR]

My LBS is building up a set for my SS with silver 717's, White Industry hubs (bitchen ) 15ga, and alloy nips right now.

The lad is a master wheel builder. I've been lucky enough to have one at my disposal for most of my life. I pretty much do all my own work sans wheels. A small fee to getta wheel done right the first time is worth it to me. Frees me up to do other things as well- like riding , and I dont have to invest in any tools/supplies.

Just my .02

[DDB@OCR]

P/s- I've also bought wheels over the counter and never had any problems out of the ordinary as well......wheels on Trigger right now are 7 year old 517's and have tons of races and play rides on them so.....