26 inch MTB wheel recommendation?
09-17-25 | 10:20 AM
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26 inch MTB wheel recommendation?
I'm looking for a 26 inch, 36 spoke, disc brake compatible, quick release wheel with cartridge or loose bearings. Double wall would be nice. I use ~2 inch tires. Sometimes narrower. Under $100.
Just wondering if anyone had a recommendation for such wheel. Looking for that stuff gives me fits.
Thanks.
Just wondering if anyone had a recommendation for such wheel. Looking for that stuff gives me fits.
Thanks.
09-17-25 | 10:23 AM
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Clark W. Griswold
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Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
Check your local shop they probably have something though under $100 it will likely be a lower quality wheel but if you just need something for a brief period and have a little extra money to burn...
09-17-25 | 11:18 AM
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local Craigslist.. if one isn't listed, post an "ISO".
same goes for FB marketplace
just about ANY Co-op will have some.
same goes for FB marketplace
just about ANY Co-op will have some.
09-17-25 | 11:25 AM
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$129.? maybe a coupon code around.
https://www.universalcycles.com/shop...iABEgJbQvD_BwE
- Intended for heavy-duty use
- Cassette Body Type: Shimano/SRAM 8, 9, 10 Speed
- Hub Drilling: 36
- Hub/Brake Compatibility: Center-Lock Disc
- Rim Width (Internal): 25mm
- ISO Diameter: 559 / 26" mtn
- Rim Material: Alloy
- Front Axle: 9 x 100mm QR
- Rear Axle: 10 x 135mm QR
- Rim: Velocity Cliffhanger
- Rim Depth: 21.6mm
- Skewer Included: Yes
- Spoke Interface: J-Bend
- Tire Type: Tubeless Ready Clincher
- Valve Length: Medium Presta Valve 41-55mm
- Wheel Size: 26"
- Rim Joint: Sleeved
- Eyelets: None
- Rim Width (External): 30mm
- Spoke Profile: Round
- Spoke Info: DT Factory
- Nipple Material: Brass
- Hub Model: Deore M6000
- Weight: 1,218g.
- Color: Blac
09-17-25 | 02:32 PM
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^^^ I have that very wheel and will attest to the bombproof build of it. I adjusted the hub to my standard, however if you are unable to monkey with it, no problem because the hub was fairly good right out of the gate.
09-18-25 | 03:56 PM
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One thing to note, normally I build my own wheels, however I was unable to buy the bits to build the wheel for less than the cost of the one being sold. Made sense to me to simply purchase it from these guys. It came through in perfect form which has me to believe that it was not machine laced or trued.
