Mountain Biking - Upgraded Drive Train orcarbon wheels

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JSSS

07-20-11, 01:55 PM

I just ordered an IBIS SLR, I need some advice.

My budget is 7k, do I go with XTR and the standard wheels or XT with Easton carbon wheels?

Please advise

sscyco

07-20-11, 03:35 PM

Id say go with the XT and standard wheels and send me the remaining 2K.

If your not racing I'd go with the XTR and standard wheels - if you are racing and think that the carbon wheels would make a difference - I'd probably have a second set of regular wheels around for regular riding.

07-20-11, 08:59 PM

This thread may possibly do better over in the road forum:lol:

corvuscorvax

07-21-11, 06:21 AM

My budget is 7k, do I go with XTR and the standard wheels or XT with Easton carbon wheels?

Please advise

The Ibis SLR is a purty bike. With a bike that expensive, go with handbuilt wheels.

(For that matter, go with handbuilt wheels for just about any bike!)