Rims -- Beginner's Question
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Rims -- Beginner's Question
I am confused about rim size concerning a bike assembly project I've been doing. I want to know if Shimano MT15 Wheels will be compatible with a 1997 Gary Fisher Marlin frame. I also have purchased a RockShox XC30TK - Coil 80mm 26-Inch 9mm fork, if that is relevant.
How do I determine if these components will work together?
How do I determine if these components will work together?
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I am confused about rim size concerning a bike assembly project I've been doing. I want to know if Shimano MT15 Wheels will be compatible with a 1997 Gary Fisher Marlin frame. I also have purchased a RockShox XC30TK - Coil 80mm 26-Inch 9mm fork, if that is relevant.
How do I determine if these components will work together?
How do I determine if these components will work together?
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I am confused about rim size concerning a bike assembly project I've been doing. I want to know if Shimano MT15 Wheels will be compatible with a 1997 Gary Fisher Marlin frame. I also have purchased a RockShox XC30TK - Coil 80mm 26-Inch 9mm fork, if that is relevant. How do I determine if these components will work together?
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These would work at about the same price point
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...87_-1___400933
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...87_-1___400933
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So would an Eastern Nighttrain MTB Rear ($115) and Front ($80) Wheel be compatible with my frame ('97 Marlin)? What about a Mavic 26" Crossride UB MTB Wheelset ($170)? Any opinions on the prices?
And thanks, ksisler. I'll update my progress at some point. It's definitely not cost effective to assemble a bike component by component (at my level, anyway), but I'm having some fun and learning a lot.
And thanks, ksisler. I'll update my progress at some point. It's definitely not cost effective to assemble a bike component by component (at my level, anyway), but I'm having some fun and learning a lot.
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Well, you've got a good attitude, and you're asking the right questions. Both will "pay off" sooner or later (probably sooner in your case). Making sure that you know exactly what you need before you order will save you a bunch.
This is very true. I just spent ~ $400 completing a "bits and pieces" frame up build that I could have bought "ready to ride" for ~ $200 or so. But hey, it's what I wanted to do. Btw, you'll want to avoid ordering a just few parts at a time in order to reduce shipping costs. Doing this will, of course, be much easier once you've got the frame, fork, and wheelset to work with (I'm sure that you already know this, but I thought I'd mention it anyway).
This is very true. I just spent ~ $400 completing a "bits and pieces" frame up build that I could have bought "ready to ride" for ~ $200 or so. But hey, it's what I wanted to do. Btw, you'll want to avoid ordering a just few parts at a time in order to reduce shipping costs. Doing this will, of course, be much easier once you've got the frame, fork, and wheelset to work with (I'm sure that you already know this, but I thought I'd mention it anyway).
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Thanks FMB42. I really want to order those nighttrain wheels, but I'm waiting to hear if they're compatible with my frame or not. I think they must be, but I'd like confirmation from someone more knowledgeable before I commit.
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So would an Eastern Nighttrain MTB Rear ($115) and Front ($80) Wheel be compatible with my frame ('97 Marlin)? What about a Mavic 26" Crossride UB MTB Wheelset ($170)? Any opinions on the prices?
The Mavic set will work with your frame/fork, and that's the same price as Performance: https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...34_-1___400933 . Performance also sells a slightly heavier wheelset for $40 less: https://www.performancebike.com/bikes..._400002_400219
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Darn, I really liked the blue of those Eastern wheels. I thought they were compatible from what you folks said, but there's so many different variables that are going over my head. I don't suppose anyone could recommend some blue-rimmed wheels that are $100-$200 that would be compatible with my '97 Marlin frame?
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DIY? Metal can be painted Blue, the part that the brake shoes grab will work better
if un painted there where the brakes grab the rim.
friction, how you stop, will wear thru the paint if over sprayed ..
that is if the Blue ness is what attracted you..
Velocity powdercoats colors on rims & some older rims were color anodized.
if un painted there where the brakes grab the rim.
friction, how you stop, will wear thru the paint if over sprayed ..
that is if the Blue ness is what attracted you..
Velocity powdercoats colors on rims & some older rims were color anodized.
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