Mountain Biking - Disc Wheelset 911!!!

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Dirtgrinder
04-22-03, 07:15 PM
I think I trashed my rear hub again. Haven't looked yet but it sounds like it. Looking at this wheelset.
http://pricepoint.com/product1189.html
XT with 317 rims.
Good? And anybody know a better or cheaper place to get them? Have to order tonight or tomorrow morning 2nd day air.
Have a race in St. Louis Sunday. Thanks.

dirtbikedude
04-22-03, 07:26 PM
Check this link WheelWorld (http://wheelworld.com/site/intro.cfm)

The below deal is from their site.


Shimano Shimano XTDisc/Mavic X317 Disc Wheelset
$269.99 Sale Price: $199.99

* Shimano XT hubs
* 32 hole
* 3 cross
* DT double butted spokes
* Mavic X317 disc brake rim
Kev
04-22-03, 07:40 PM
Current SuperGo price is $179.99 - Shimano XT/Mavic X317 Disc Wheelset

Dirtgrinder
04-22-03, 07:53 PM
Thanks guys. I guess I should have been more specific. I was looking for black rims and hubs. I saw those two and found they were silver. I wonder if that's why they are cheaper? If I can't find them anywhere else, I might see if Pricepoint will match their prices. They say they will but if they see they are silver they may not.
Dirtgrinder
04-22-03, 08:13 PM
Just found them at JensonUSA for $189!!! WooHoo!
Any thoughts on these wheels?
a2psyklnut
04-22-03, 08:25 PM
You can't beat that price. There is nothing bad to say about those hubs and rims. My only question would be what spokes are they? If not DT/Swiss or wheelsmith forget them!

L8R
Dirtgrinder
04-22-03, 09:23 PM
Specs from Jenson's site:


Professionally hand-built and tensioned wheels from JensonUSA. Remember our 30 day price protection guarantee. If you find a lower price within 30 days of your purchase we will gladly refund the difference.

Rims: Mavic X317 Black 32 Hole
Hubs: Shimano XT® Disc 756 with skewers
Spokes and Nipples: Wheelsmith Stainless Steel spokes with brass nipples

Weight: 2230 grams

Color: Black Rims/ Black Hubs/ Silver Spokes
a2psyklnut
04-23-03, 07:36 AM
Like I said, nothing to complain about!

So, didja order them yet?

L8R
Dirtgrinder
04-23-03, 03:47 PM
No, I didn't. I checked the 2nd day shipping charges. 45 bucks!
I pulled my hub apart for about the 10th time last night. It wasn't shattered as I expected. I flushed it out and cleaned it up again. Seems OK for now. I'm still going to order a wheel set though, for when it does finally go out. I was also looking for a 24 hole rear disc hub to replace the Formula. Ever try finding one? Man are they scarce. If anyone knows of a source please let me know. I'm going to try to get the wheel warrantied (again) but I have my doubts about that. Formula hubs should be outlawed. If it was a car part it would have been recalled.