Originally Posted by
sprocket47
I'm also a big rider (6'4" 250+) so the proper wheelset would be that much more important, I assume. I want strength in a wheel but smooth, non-sluggish performance for moderate to minor trails and fire roads ridden 10+ miles at a time 2x per week and a hand full of longer 30-50 mile treks through the season. I'll check out the sites suggested. Thanks for your help.
I would suggest no lighter duty than what I've listed. XC weenie rims may crumble under your manly frame.
Originally Posted by
stapfam
Would almost agree but on most bikes the wheels need replacing from new. Machine built OM wheels with No-Name hubs and cheap rims do not make for the best ride. I have a stock of good wheels and I keep the original wheels for Foul weather/ winter riding.
It does depend on the grade of the bike- but I aim to run XT components on the drive chain. As parts start to fail- then I replace them but upgrade to XT instead of just getting the original as fitted. Exception to that is the crankset as I reckon that for The money- it is hard to beat an LX crankset.
Another exception is XT hubs...though not junk...loose ball boat anchors.