So I have been given new wheels as a birthday present (of my choice) for my 2010 stumpjumper fsr.
Current wheels are stock as below, which seem ok but I have read that there are better wheels out there. I have had the bike for 3 years, ridden for ~2 due to a back injury.
RIMS Custom DT Swiss X420SL, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h
FRONT HUB Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h
REAR HUB Custom Shimano M525 SL, alloy QR, 32h
SPOKESDT Swiss 1.8mm stainless
full spec: http://www.specialized.com/gb/gb/bikes/archive/2010/stumpjumperfsr/stumpjumperfsrcomp#specs
On some recent research I have seen a lot of recommendations for TWE as a maker of great wheels for not a lot more than a standard set. Is this a good option or would it be better to do a standard XT or Mavic wheelset?
The other thing is that I have recently read about different drivetrain options and potentially needing a new rear hub for some clusters (I am still running 3x9 as standard). Is this a good time to go for an upgrade in terms of looking at 2x10 or 1x10 and what would I need to buy? Or, can I upgrade wheels and then do the other upgrades later?
And just for fun - any other upgrades worth doing outside drivetrain? I am sure I could slip a few extras in the wishlist!
The riding I do is standard Sydney trails, Manly Dam, Ourimbah, OMV (when open) plus the odd event - Convict 100, Fling etc. I like to go fastish, no big drops and I am ~75kg.
Cheers!
Current wheels are stock as below, which seem ok but I have read that there are better wheels out there. I have had the bike for 3 years, ridden for ~2 due to a back injury.
RIMS Custom DT Swiss X420SL, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h
FRONT HUB Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h
REAR HUB Custom Shimano M525 SL, alloy QR, 32h
SPOKESDT Swiss 1.8mm stainless
full spec: http://www.specialized.com/gb/gb/bikes/archive/2010/stumpjumperfsr/stumpjumperfsrcomp#specs
On some recent research I have seen a lot of recommendations for TWE as a maker of great wheels for not a lot more than a standard set. Is this a good option or would it be better to do a standard XT or Mavic wheelset?
The other thing is that I have recently read about different drivetrain options and potentially needing a new rear hub for some clusters (I am still running 3x9 as standard). Is this a good time to go for an upgrade in terms of looking at 2x10 or 1x10 and what would I need to buy? Or, can I upgrade wheels and then do the other upgrades later?
And just for fun - any other upgrades worth doing outside drivetrain? I am sure I could slip a few extras in the wishlist!
The riding I do is standard Sydney trails, Manly Dam, Ourimbah, OMV (when open) plus the odd event - Convict 100, Fling etc. I like to go fastish, no big drops and I am ~75kg.
Cheers!
