Say you have approximately $500 to spend on

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by Pho'dUp

DEFINITELY NOT THE SAME. Crosslands are Mavics mid-lower end rim and come usually on complete wheels. The Mavic 819 is a great 26" rim. Works excellent tubeless with a UST tire, is a strong but not incredibly heavy rim. It's not XC race light, but if you want to build a great, durable mid-wt, tubeless 26" rim I think the Mavic 819 is a great choice.

I'm running 819's on XT hubs on my SS. Got them for less than $200 at Jenson. Had my mechanic hand-true them to be safe and they've been rock solid since June of last year.

[el_d00der1n0]

Originally Posted by PacMan

I'm running 819's on XT hubs on my SS. Got them for less than $200 at Jenson. Had my mechanic hand-true them to be safe and they've been rock solid since June of last year.

does your mech wear capris?

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by 1x1clyde

What is that thing on the end of your hub? looks like a lot of room for one cog?

Hey DeeZee, the rims are 23.8 wide, just a bit wider then the 819's.

Looks like the Arches are wider, lighter and less expensive

However I do like Mavic stuff

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

does your mech wear capris?

No. BJammin does though. I wouldn't call him my mechanic. More like "life partner".

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by foofighter

a wheelset for 29'er. Is it possible to have a decent light yet strong wheelset built for that price?

I was thinking Hope's to start...or is there something else? I like Kings but it's a bit steep. I want to be able to run these as SS for now and if I want to go 1x9 i can slap on a cassette later.

Thoughts?

Foo you are not a Fool

I like your style. However forget the 1X9 conversion sheeet.

You can use these wheels on your SS or your new FS bike