I am looking to build up a spare back wheel for heavier duties. It is for the 10% of trails that is trashing the Giant PTRX-1C on the back of my Trance. The rim is holding up OK but the rock gouges etc. are hurting my feelings. I would rather keep the carbon wheels for duties that don't involve the really rocky stuff. That way I can run a more XC rear tyre on the Giant's and a more descending specific tyre on the new wheel.
Wheel will likely be
Hope Pro 4 142x12mm 32H with Shimano Freehub (maybe orange but likely black)
Black DT Swiss Champion Spokes
Black Alloy Nipples (cause you know weight and stuff.....)
a 27.5 RIM.
Tubeless
Maxxis TBD.
Anyone had experience with the mentioned rims? I have had nothing but great experiences with Mavic for years on DH, DJ, XC and Road builds so am keen to stick with them. Also had no problems running Sun on DH, DJ and BMX so figure they could be ok too.
Not looking for a stupid heavy rim, just a rim that isn't mega $$$$ to replace if I toast it. I am leaning towards the lighter EX830 (575g) compared to the 710g EX729. Historically I have always been pretty light on wheels too.
Any other recommendations?
Oh there will be a matching front at some point too but I might need to sell some other wheels to get that past the keeper.
Wheel will likely be
Hope Pro 4 142x12mm 32H with Shimano Freehub (maybe orange but likely black)
Black DT Swiss Champion Spokes
Black Alloy Nipples (cause you know weight and stuff.....)
a 27.5 RIM.
Tubeless
Maxxis TBD.
Anyone had experience with the mentioned rims? I have had nothing but great experiences with Mavic for years on DH, DJ, XC and Road builds so am keen to stick with them. Also had no problems running Sun on DH, DJ and BMX so figure they could be ok too.
Not looking for a stupid heavy rim, just a rim that isn't mega $$$$ to replace if I toast it. I am leaning towards the lighter EX830 (575g) compared to the 710g EX729. Historically I have always been pretty light on wheels too.
Any other recommendations?
Oh there will be a matching front at some point too but I might need to sell some other wheels to get that past the keeper.