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Second set of wheels
Hi all,
bit of a newbie question here. I want to get a second set of wheels which I can put some slicks on for commuting, was thinking either shimano MT55 or Mavic Crossride (any recommendations?). Wondering what I actually need to get along with the wheels, from what I can figure I need the wheels, disc rotors and a 9 speed cassette (riding a Trek Fuel ex9.5), is there anything I'm missing?
Thanks all!
Ben
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That's pretty much it.
Id suggest buying hubs from the same manufacturer as your current wheels if possible so that you don't have to mess about with resetting brakes and rear derailleur when you swap. That said I have only really had that problem with entry level wheels and resolved it by getting the LBS to shim both sets the same for about 25 bucks.
Thanks Hawkeye. Would I need to get the same size rotors as I have now? Anything else I need to think of or know?
Wondering if it might just be easier to spend 3-400 on a cheap commuter bike and save the trek for real riding!
Yes, same size rotors are a must.
There's a lot to be said for having a beater bike, as a backup, as a pub bike, as a shopping bike that's too ugly for the neighborhood bike thief to be interested in.
I have a seriously ugly Trek mtb thing with peeling paint and saddle upholstery and scabby forks, but the brakes and 3x9 Deore transmission work faultlessly. Cost me $10 from a neighbour who lacked the equipment to straighten the derailleur (not the hanger), plus $35 in spare flat oedals and a couple of hours cleaning up a bit (but not too much
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So long as it's reliable and comfortable to ride you don't have to spend a whole lot.
A while ago I bought a pair of Stans Alpha 340 Disc wheels (1520g) and fitted tubeless Hutchison Galactik tyres(240g).
Obviously these are silly fast road race wheels suitable for 29'er frames (I'm running a Carbon Stumpjumper 29).
As you'd expect the bike feels as fast as a decent road bike and weighs 7.7kg (17lbs).
If your bike has 26" wheels then I'd suggest Stans Crest wheels for around $550.
Although most companies offer tubeless, Stans are the tubeless innovators and if you wanna kiss pictures goodbye they're a good option.
All the best Ben