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mtbr member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 20
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Wheelset Recommendation - El Mariachi - Big Guy
Hey there. I want to have a second set of wheels for my baby (08 El Mariachi).
I'd love to hear what you are running, etc. I'm a big guy - 240 right now) - but don't do drops etc.
I could either use the stock wheels (semi's with xt hubs) as my trail set or my road set.
I have Schwalbe Big Apples for road use and love them.
Any info would be awesome! Thanks!
Dan
Whitehouse, OH
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mtbr member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 25
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One word- "Gordo"
Love mine on the Mariachi, and I'm not a big guy.
Excellent in the snow too.
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mtbr member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 152
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I haven't had any problem with my mikesee make Flows. Been running straight and true for over a year now. (~4 foot drops max)
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Just Wanna Ride!
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,091
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Lace up some Flows. If you're on a budget, then pick up a set of WTB prebuilt wheels.
Warning - if you plan to swap wheels for road / offroad, then you need to use the same rear hub, or at least be able to adjust the axle so the cassette is in the same spot. If the spacing doesn't match up, then you will have to adjust the shifting every time you make a change. If they match up, then you can just swap and ride.
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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Gordos or Flows. Sounds like Gordos would be the best choice for you though. I have both Gordos & Flows laced to Hope Pro 2s w/DT Swiss Comps.
I love them big time
PF
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mtbr member
Join Date: Jul 2008
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I have a set of Arch's and have had them since I was 200lbs. I have never bent them subtantially, but did have to true them more then I would have liked.
At your size, I would get something a bit more substantial like has been recommended. Flows or Gordos would be great.
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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flows with c.k hubs dt swiss comp's work for me....i'm 230lbs
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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I have seen Flow/Hope sets for good price
I think the trend you see here is laced wheels as opposed to factory
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