Originally Posted by
ColonelSanders
How much do you weigh?
150. I'll probably settle in at 145 though.
Originally Posted by
NormanF
Expensive! Nothing my Alex 29er wheelset can't do. Bike mechanics will tell you there's little reason to upgrade to a brand name wheelset. You can get the most bang for your buck upgrading to better tires instead. At your budget, a light set of Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 29er tires would go a long way towards giving you a better riding bike and cutting down appreciably on the weight.
Thanks I'll take a look at some Schwalbe's. They seem to have a ton of tires that would work.