Originally Posted by
MarcusT
Just a quick update. For now, I am looking to buy replacement wheels. Found 2 sets at SJS cycles.
Wheelset 36h Grizzly Rims with Shimano Deore Black Hubs.
and
Wheelset 36h Ryde Andra 30 Rims with Shimano Deore Hubs in Black
Any opinion on either rims?
I will wait to see if there are any Christmas sales.
I have the Andra 30 rims on my expedition bike. They come in two versions, regular braking surface like all other wheels or CSS braking surface which greatly limits rim brakes from wearing out the brake surface. CSS is a high cost option and requires special brake pads. I have the CSS version. Either option is a good solid touring rim. SJS and Thorn will tell you that they are great for a wide range of tire sizes, but I think they are too narrow for anything over 50mm. I run 57mm tires on them but I have to run the pressures a bit higher than I would otherwise like. But if you stick with 50mm or less, they probably would work quite well.
I nave no experience with Grizzly model.
SJS builds a lot of wheels so I am sure they know what they are doing.
I do not recall if you are using disc or rim brakes, if you are using disc then the CSS would not be any benefit.