Hey guys, been off the MTB scene for quite a while. So now I'm building up a 2016 BMC FS01 29er and not sure about the wheelset.
I like them both but what are the performance implications if any?
Crossmax SL, CK/ titanium spokes/ light bicycle carbon rims.
I'm 78kg, 170cm and plan to train up to a mont 24hr solo event.
Cheers
Ryan
#1 - Mont is teams only... but yeah solo24.. got it...
For a 24 solo wheelset, you want reliability, serviceability and good rolling as a priority over weight.
The two sets you have mentioned are very different, one being an off the shelf offering and the other being a full custom build
@nickdos up to 2k for the wheelset. This bike will be one of those "fulfilling a childhood dream" kinda bike :bounce:
$2K! Right! Now you're talking....
also be aware that you can get 54t ratchets for dt swiss hubs now (i think via trek, but i saw at least one of the germans have them), so the gap has narrowed further.
freehubs are pretty soft (gotta use very top end cassettes with the carriers).
^ he means 64t ratchets.... they double each time 16 - 32 - 64. If you go down the DT 240 route, DO NOT buy the 64t ratchets for MTB use...... the 32t however is a necessary upgrade...
There are zero issues with an alloy freehub initially getting a few gouges... it's called cold forging and in good quality alloys actually makes the freehub stronger
OK I have previously owned both mavic and CK/Ti Spoke wheelsets.
I very much dislike mavic wheels.
If you're going Ti spokes for weight loss, DON'T.
If you're going Ti spokes for bling..... DON'T.
Ti Spokes are the most expensive way to make a marginal weight gain for a flexible wheel which won't stay true....
Chris King hubs are a thing of beauty and up until this Boost Kerfuffle I would have said they're a lifetime investment but who knows these days....
They are however Expensive AND Heavy so they don't even live up to the usual two of the Strong/Light/Cheap trilogy of bike bling.....
I would recommend you go for....
#1 most important - A GOOD WHEEL BUILDER! I know several in at least 4 capital cities (most will even ship and don't care if you send them parts to build for you) and let me tell you, when you're shelling out for good wheels, the builder DOES make a difference (a big difference).
Hubs - Either DT 240's with a 32t ratchet OR Tune King/Kong with the latter being my preference for weight and performance. Both hubs engage well (even for Singlespeed use) spin up really well with little to no drag and are bombproof.
Spokes - Sapim CX Ray or DT Aerolite... Much of a muchness but they both build really nice stiff, strong and dependable wheels, even with alloy nipples.
Rims - Nowadays carbon is king but honestly, a great build in alloy will be cheaper, often lighter (unless you source exotic rims) and just as stiff when built right (see my first point)
I have found Light Bicycle rims to be just as good as exotic rims, however the exchange rate is really killing them at the moment.
I'm not buying into the ultra wide/ultra low pressure craze and certainly not for XC marathon. All I see lately is more smashed carbon rims from rock strikes than ever before!
My #1 recommendation....
Contact Krischan @ EightyOneSpices and ask for a quote on King/Kong hubs to Stans Crests with CX ray spokes
or get a hubs only price, order some LB rims and ask a good wheelbuilder to source you the CORRECT LENGTH spokes.
You should be able to get a bombproof wheelset to ~1400g for under $2K that will outlast your bike
(another option... you could probably get a Hope/DT Comp/Light Bike wheelset for nearer to $1.3K.... I know a shop in Bris that builds em and they're sweet but you'd be looking at 1700ish grams)
Moral of the story? Save yer dough on the hubs and splurge on the rest of the wheelset.
Disagree.... quality hubs make a difference when you're talking about a marathon wheelset
