VIC WTB: 27.5 Wheelset

Wicksie

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WTB: 27.5 budget wheelset

Very excited to be putting together a Blue Pig.

I'm on a student budget so less than $300
15mm front, 12mm / 142 rear

Also on the look out for 44mm - tapered headset which seem to be hens teeth like.

Thanks guys.
 
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moorey

call me Mia
WTB: 27.5 budget wheelset

Very excited to be putting together a Blue Pig.

I'm on a student budget so after some cheapies.
15mm front, 12mm / 142 rear

Also on the look out for 44mm - tapered headset which seem to be hens teeth like.

Thanks guys.
Headset for a 44mm straight head tube to run a tapered fork?
 

Wicksie

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Headset for a 44mm straight head tube to run a tapered fork?

Yep, that's right.

Am I right in thinking that the taper is 1 1/5th?

At the moment I'm looking at this which I think will work but will clearly be quite rubbish.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MTB-Bike...hash=item4d3c2f12d2:m:mcV4Fydl1QTZ3q2W7VwZq-Q

Also these wheels:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/142089062283?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I know I'm destined to have a heavy crunchy ride at this stage...
 
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moorey

call me Mia
Yep, that's right.

Am I right in thinking that the taper is 1 1/5th?

At the moment I'm looking at this which I think will work but will clearly be quite rubbish.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MTB-Bike...hash=item4d3c2f12d2:m:mcV4Fydl1QTZ3q2W7VwZq-Q

Also these wheels:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/142089062283?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I know I'm destined to have a heavy crunchy ride at this stage...
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 taper. I have a nice cane creek I bought for a project, then went with straight steerer fork.
I'm waiting to hear about another frame that I may need this for soon. If not, I'll let you know.
Was it you also on Facebook looking for wheels that I replied to?
 

The Reverend

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Hiya,
I've got a set of Stans Arch Ex wheels;
650b
Stans 3.30 hubs with six bolt set up.
Shimano Freehub 10sp
Straight, no hops or wobbles or dings and run smoothly.

They come with tubeless set up of Maxxis Minion DHR rear, High Roller front.

$300 + postage at your expense.

Let me know if you want to see pics. And no worries if it's not quite what you're looking for.
 

Wicksie

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Hiya,
I've got a set of Stans Arch Ex wheels;
650b
Stans 3.30 hubs with six bolt set up.
Shimano Freehub 10sp
Straight, no hops or wobbles or dings and run smoothly.

They come with tubeless set up of Maxxis Minion DHR rear, High Roller front.

$300 + postage at your expense.

Let me know if you want to see pics. And no worries if it's not quite what you're looking for.

Hey, thanks for this, that does sound good. At this stage it's a little over budget although I appreciate that it's a good price. I'll drop you a pm anyway. Cheers mate.
 

Wicksie

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Since I'm here. I'm also in the market for a 40 - 50mm stem and a saddle, still on the budget vibe natch.

Thanks guys, top community round here.
 

Wicksie

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1 1/4 to 1 1/2 taper. I have a nice cane creek I bought for a project, then went with straight steerer fork.
I'm waiting to hear about another frame that I may need this for soon. If not, I'll let you know.
Was it you also on Facebook looking for wheels that I replied to?
Ah nice one, thanks for this. Any idea of price on these?

Yeah that's me on facebook ;)

Cheers mate, I appreciated the back up.
 

moorey

call me Mia
Ah nice one, thanks for this. Any idea of price on these?

Yeah that's me on facebook ;)

Cheers mate, I appreciated the back up.
I'll have a look at it when I get home. Can't remember if it had been fitted then removed unused, or brand new.
 

Ghostee

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Hiya,
I've got a set of Stans Arch Ex wheels;
650b
Stans 3.30 hubs with six bolt set up.
Shimano Freehub 10sp
Straight, no hops or wobbles or dings and run smoothly.

They come with tubeless set up of Maxxis Minion DHR rear, High Roller front.

$300 + postage at your expense.

Let me know if you want to see pics. And no worries if it's not quite what you're looking for.
I would like to see some pictures...
 

Ghostee

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OP could potentially buy my old wheels off me if the stans are too expensive and I purchase them instead...

Original giant wheels from my trance, s-xc 32h with standard giant hubs... $100 + postage, which I am told is about an extra 50 gringos...
 

The Reverend

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All sorted. No harm no foul. OP decided against my wheels so they were still for sale.
Ghostee also checked the OP wasn't still in the picture so all good.
 

Wicksie

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Ha, thanks guys.
No harm intended I'm sure. All gravy.

I have just sold a wedge of stuff so I came on here to say that I think I will take them.

However the $100 set has appealed to me as it goes.
They 15mm and 12/142mm? Bolt or centre and are they heavy as all shit?

Reverend, do you indeed have some pictures?
I'd like to make an informed decision.

Thanks guys. The forum is strong.
 
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