Hope Bulb/Mavic 717/819 wheelset

[TURNERob]

FS: Hope Bulb/Mavic 717/819 wheelset

Alright I tried to offer these to a few riding buddies but nobody would take me up on them, so here they are. These wheels are less than 6 months old, purchased from Jenson USA. I'm selling them because I've just got too many wheelsets. The front wheel is a red Hope Bulb hub (convertable to 20mm), with a Mavic 819 UST rim. The spokes are black Wheelsmith double butted with black brass nipples. Rear wheel is a red Hope Bulb hub and a Mavic 717 rim. Same spokes/nipples as front wheel. These were used on my Yeti 575 so I didn't do any hucks on these The front wheel is nearly immaculate, rear wheel has a couple normal rock chips on the rim but no dings or flat spots at all and both are true. I paid nearly $500 for these wheels, am asking $375 obo. Here are a few pics: (tires, rotor and skewer not included).

Edit: Just looked at my order list from Jenson, paid slightly less than I thought so I'm reducing the asking price to $360.
Front wheel

Rear wheel

 

[ECOdork]

Man I have a feeling that this is going to be one of those times where I'm kicking myself in the azz for not jumping on this purchase when I had the chance...](*,)

 

[ECOdork]

Rob:
Change of plans...I PM'ed you.

 

[TURNERob]

Sale pending to Tex :bang:

 

[ShinKen]

Sale pending to Tex :bang:

let me know if u sell them. 8)

 

[TURNERob]

Sold to Tex :clap:

 

[ECOdork]

I can't wait to throw these puppies on ye'ol rocky mountain!
=P~=P~=P~

 

[ShinKen]

rotest: CRAP!!!

ohh well I guess I freaking got here too late!! good buy BUB!! :beer:

 

[EndoMaster]

That was a pretty nice price for that wheel set. After having gone through two XT hubs my Hope rear hub is still handling my lard butt without a complaint.

 

[TURNERob]

That was a pretty nice price for that wheel set. After having gone through two XT hubs my Hope rear hub is still handling my lard butt without a complaint.

Hey Endo, how's that Pike working out for you?

 

[EndoMaster]

Hey Endo, how's that Pike working out for you?

Up until a week ago it was working great. No, it didn't break down on me, if aything it was the most trouble-free fork I've ever owned. I have to say that the Pike is a great fork. The only reason for selling it is that I purchased an air Pike which I like as well. It's nothing like the Fox Float which I had before, I simply disliked the Float and I was leary about buying another air fork.

While I had the coil Pike I never had a single problem with it. I only changed the oil on it once and that's when I swapped out the factory spring; I figured I'd do it since I was working on the fork anyway. I liked the stiffness of the fork and it's adjustability and it definitley is nothing like the Psylo my bike originally came with. I hate to sound like I'm a Rockshox spokesman but it looks like Rockshox is making a good product again.

 

[ECOdork]

Not to rub it in, but these wheels are simply OUTSTANDING! It was hard for me to believe they would feel that much better but they do....real smoooooooooooooooooth. \\/

Thanks again Rob!

And now your selling the yeti??? Damn, if I had an extra grand lying around I'd be all over that! :bang:

 

[Von-Skipp]

Congrats Tex! Post some pics of your ride!!! Lets see how it looks with the red hubs.

 

[TURNERob]

Glad you like the wheels Lance! Come on, you can muster up another $1k It is tax return time!!!

 

[LBmtb]

Not to rub it in, but these wheels are simply OUTSTANDING! It was hard for me to believe they would feel that much better but they do....real smoooooooooooooooooth. \\/

Thanks again Rob!

And now your selling the yeti??? Damn, if I had an extra grand lying around I'd be all over that! :bang:

Haha, when I saw his Yeti thread I though "Lance!" since you always seemed to have an interest in the 575.

Does anyone know what happened to Mike (moochy) :-k? He ended up getting a 575 also but hasnt been on for awhile.

Congrats on the new wheels, they really do make a difference! I noticed that when I got my new ones (DT Swiss 4.1 and Hope Bulbs).

 

[ECOdork]

Congrats Tex! Post some pics of your ride!!! Lets see how it looks with the red hubs.

Right! But first I really should take a cloth and some bio-de-greaser to her to fancy her up for a photoshoot. After all, I don't want to be licking dirt when I take the picture!:lol:

 

[TURNERob]

Right! But first I really should take a cloth and some bio-de-greaser to her to fancy her up for a photoshoot. After all, I don't want to be licking dirt when I take the picture!:lol:

You've got a very good point there Lance! :lol:

 

[i am dino]

Right on Lance! Glad to hear those wheels are working out for you. I will eventually buy a new back wheel. I'm waiting for Rob to clear out some more inventory. :lol:

Remember, when kissing your bike, make sure you are kissing the top tube and the drivetrain side is facing the camera (Bike Tongue'n 101).

 

[ECOdork]

Remember, when kissing your bike, make sure you are kissing the top tube and the drivetrain side is facing the camera (Bike Tongue'n 101).

:read:
...drivetrain facing camera...got it!

I tell you, I'm never disappointed by the knowledge-base found on this webite!

 

[brushbunny]

Must be a guy thing !!

Now that's just wrong... :?:
When you start naming your bikes then I'm really gonna start worrying about you guys...:-k