Originally Posted by KrisA
Depends more on the build than anything else, that said, 717s laced up by an expert builder will be plenty durable enough for you. I'd just go for that set rather than arsing around with 2 sets of wheels. Maybe spend your entire budget on the one and get some better lighter hubs like 240s or Hope XCs.
240s maybe nice, but aren't they priced just as much as Kings now?? I may look around for a used wheelset laced on King ISOs...Not quite sure yet
I did some research on hubs, but found the more expensive ones dont really roll any better than XTs, but they simply are more maintainance free. The 72 teeth engagement in Kings are nice, but I dont seeing myself needing something like that for XC racing. That is why I was considering XT hubs because they seem very nice for the money.
However, if I find a nice deal on a set of Kings with the Rims I want (717 or DT 4.1d), I may splunge the cash for them
How's your Vertex doing???
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