What is a good wheel set for a 29er mainly doing downhill.

juan

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As the title, I am looking for a strong wheel set for a specialised endureo 29er, looking for a 30mm so I can fit 2.5 tires. Where can I get it? Thanks.
 

slimjim1

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whats the budget? I'd look at the nextie's from premium MTB with DT or Hope Hubs.
 

creaky

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Local bike shop, online bike shops etc.

Which DT rims ?

What is your budget ? $600, $1000, $1500 ?
 

EsPeGe

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Light Bicycle carbon 35mm width with Hope hubs
This is what I'm running except I have the Onyx hubs as they are quiet and I hate noisey hubs!!!! RM29C14 31.6mm internal diameter. They feel rock solid. I've also had a set of Zelvy's but in 27.5. Loved them too but when I got the 29ers Zelvy seemed to have changed their models etc and were more expensive with less (so it seemed) options. I've also got a mate that's 100kg and trashes bikes running the Lightbikes and loves them. They get my vote.
 

MrPlow

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This is what I'm running except I have the Onyx hubs as they are quiet and I hate noisey hubs!!!! RM29C14 31.6mm internal diameter. They feel rock solid. I've also had a set of Zelvy's but in 27.5. Loved them too but when I got the 29ers Zelvy seemed to have changed their models etc and were more expensive with less (so it seemed) options. I've also got a mate that's 100kg and trashes bikes running the Lightbikes and loves them. They get my vote.
Sorry to see you go bud :( We are about $200.00 more expensive like for like. But Lifetime warranty :)
 

Cheka

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I've got a set of Flite wide carbon 29s on the market if you're interested Juan. They are Derby rims 35mm external, 29mm internal running on Hope Pro 4 non boost hubs. Front 15x100, rear 12x142. DT Swiss Aerolite spokes. Handbuilt by Wheelworks in NZ who give lifetime warranty on them. Unfortunately the warranty is non transferable but speaks to the quality of the build. I purchased them just over 12 months ago for my Specialized Stumpy EVO but have upgraded to new bike running boost hubs. Some cosmetic scuff marks from riding/shuttling.
 

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L.P.

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The DT Swiss EX511 is now available in 29" and is by far the most durable enduro rim i have ever had.... I have damaged a lot of rims. Carbon is a no go for me for Enduro.
 
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The DT Swiss EX511 is now available in 29" and is by far the most durable enduro rim i have ever had.... I have damaged a lot of rims. Carbon is a no go for me for Enduro.
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They weren't available when I made mine up, but the EX471's have been absolutely bombproof and if I were building a new wheelset tomorrow, it'd be 350 hubs with an EX471 rear rim and EX511 front.
I also have a set of Wheelworx Flite alloys on my Honzo Ti and they've been a fit and forget item, and thrashed around a heap. That being said, the Bontrager Line series (both the Carbon and Alloys) are amazingly good wheels and serious bang for buck.
 

Mr_hANky

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I had a set of hope pro4's to dt swiss ex471's built up for my 29r enduro. Sure they weight 2kgs but fuck they are stif and can tae a beating. Also at a modest price of 1000buks you wont find better bang for buk. If you want wider just use the ex511 rim same same.
 

Mr_hANky

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Cant go past a hope pro 4 with dt swiss ex511 when built properly, they have a great strength to weight ratio. Should be able to build a set for the 1k mark. Did i me tion they are strong as feck

Im running a hope pro 4 to dt swiss ex471 combo on my 29r and its bullet proof
 
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