10-16-08 | 07:27 PM
  #1  
So, I broke a spoke a while ago, and just recently, I broke another. And another, so I figure the wheel needs to be rebuilt. LBS wanted 65 bucks to do it. I might as well get a new wheel. Sadly, I need a rear wheel on Saturday. Performance is the only place around that has wheels for a decent price. So, I just want to know, which will be more durable. Thanks.

This: https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5310

Or This: https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=9999
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10-16-08 | 07:37 PM
  #2  
My experience with Xrides is that they're laterally weak. You can buy them with the MP3 warranty that covers 2yrs replacement no questions. I definately had to use it. Mine was 9 days old when I taco'd it. I sold them to my riding buddy immediately after I got the new one.
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10-16-08 | 07:50 PM
  #3  
Do you think the Forte would be better? I would much rather get something like rhino lites, but I like I said, I kinda need them on Saturday.
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10-16-08 | 07:51 PM
  #4  
If you can bag Saturday or borrow a bike...I'd go 1000% with the Suns. They're a good rim.
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10-16-08 | 07:54 PM
  #5  
I dont really think I can, but do you know of anywhere that sells the lites individually? Everywhere I go, all I see is wheel sets, and I just need a rear (I am about to get a front with 20mm front hub).
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10-16-08 | 07:57 PM
  #6  
There's all kinds of places to buy wheels on the net individually, but not by tomorrow. I got mine built up at Universalcycles.com and I totally endorse their work. They built a very strong set for me.

You can buy Rhyno Lite XL rims from there for $20ea...that's a steal!

https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...ils.php?id=784
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10-16-08 | 08:02 PM
  #7  
Quote: There's all kinds of places to buy wheels on the net individually, but not by tomorrow. I got mine built up at Universalcycles.com and I totally endorse their work. They built a very strong set for me.

You can buy Rhyno Lite XL rims from there for $20ea...that's a steal!

https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...ils.php?id=784
Na, I need a wheel built up (I can true wheels, mostly, but I dont have the skill to build them). I'll ask around on a local forum to see if anyone has a rear that I could borrow (all of my families bikes are set up with Vs and non disc hubs).
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10-16-08 | 08:17 PM
  #8  
Based on spoke count I'd say the Forte is more durable (3x vs 2x). If you are looking for a 1-time fix then go the cheapest route and get the Mavic.
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10-16-08 | 10:15 PM
  #9  
I run the Mavic Crossrides on my full suspension bike. ZERO problems. I have yet to have the need to true these wheels.

However, the Forte TerraMax's are a decent wheel too. So it will come down to price. I prefer the Mavics over the Forte's.

But if your disc only, I'd go with the Forte Loco wheels. Much more durable than the other two.

https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5310
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10-17-08 | 05:34 AM
  #10  
I'm 195lbs and beat the piss out off everything. Thus the Xrides don't appeal to me.
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10-17-08 | 06:43 AM
  #11  
I was just looking through yesterday's mail, and we got a 10$ off coupon. I think I'm just going to go for the Crosslands. I was looking at the Loco, but that's a bit out of my price range. When I go, I think I'll see if the will sell me the rear Rhyno lite from the wheel set. I'm not sure if they will, but last time I was there, they let a guy buy the rear wheel from a wheel set.
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10-17-08 | 08:13 AM
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Quote: I'm 195lbs and beat the piss out off everything. Thus the Xrides don't appeal to me.

I'm 200 lbs and they seem to work for me. However, I don't take the bike off jumps a stuff either.
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10-17-08 | 09:07 AM
  #13  
I am torn between the Terramax and the Crossland.
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