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  1. 03-07-2013 #1
    Mr. Holmes
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    Wheel set upgrade ~500 inquiry

    Hey,
    I have a jamis dragon comp with wtb speed disc rims. I'm looking for an upgrade around 500 dollars(ish) that'll be durable with a weight savings. I'd like to use the wheels for the occasional race and bike packing trip.
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  2. 03-07-2013 #2
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    Stan's Crest ZTR. Assuming you are not over the 190lb weight limit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by aaronpass View Post
    Stan's Crest ZTR. Assuming you are not over the 190lb weight limit.
    +1. I don't know how they would hold up to bike packing. But I love mine for trail/race use.
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  4. 03-08-2013 #4
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    Hmm those look like some nice hoops. I weigh 155 and have a pretty sweet revelate designs bike bag set up. I'm sure I pack no more than 30-35 pounds of gear, so I think I'll be ok with the 190 lbs limit? Although that might not give me any space to grow in the future, haha
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    Go with the Arch EX's and ZTR hubs if you are worried about the strength of the Crests.
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    check out hope hoops with the Crest rims. You can get them shipped for free from a few of the UK online bike shops. I got a set for around $350 from wiggle recently they are about $383 now free shipping. THe straight pull for a bit more. Better hub than the stans IMHO.
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    arches on hope hubs a/ double butted spokes
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    Quote Originally Posted by JMCCRNA View Post
    check out hope hoops with the Crest rims. You can get them shipped for free from a few of the UK online bike shops. I got a set for around $350 from wiggle recently they are about $383 now free shipping. THe straight pull for a bit more. Better hub than the stans IMHO.
    Can we please get a link for this? TIA

    (my search did not reveal the deal)
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    Quote Originally Posted by strat819 View Post
    Can we please get a link for this? TIA

    (my search did not reveal the deal)
    Wiggle | Hope Hoops Pro2 Evo MTB Rear Wheel | Performance Wheels

    The front wheel is on order. And the only 29er is the crest, picked from the drop down menu. Make sure you add the promo code 15-extra.

    Thorough thread about it all here...
    Best deal on Arch EX 29 or Flow EX 29 wheelset?
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  10. 03-14-2013 #10
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    I ended up grabbing a set of arch ex rims at the Stans website on sale--$44 per rim with the valve. Ill probably end up getting xt hubs with double butted spokes.
    Thanks for the info!
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