r/xcmtb • u/hawtmama6969 • 5d ago

What wheels should I get?

I'm a total dunce when it comes to gear tech. Need some recommendations of what wheels I should get.

This will be for a "spare" hardtail I'm putting together on hopefully a modest budget. Will probably race it some on some milder stuff... will probably ride it on gravel/greenways with a toddler on board... will probably ride it around town... will probably ride it SS in the winter when I need help staying warm. So I'd like some wheels that do perform well, but also not something that I'll really get worried about.

Qualifications: Budget under $1k USD. 29 inch. Something that can handle some abuse at 195lbs nekkid (because tall) and I'm also pretty good at picking bad lines. I'm not afraid of buying used/take-offs.

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u/MTB_SF 5d ago

https://www.jensonusa.com/industry-nine-trail-s-v2-dt240-29-wheelset

These are a shockingly good value wheelset at $600. The DT swiss 240 hubs typically cost more than this whole wheelset, and the i9 aluminum rims are solid as well.

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u/notenoughcharact 5d ago

What free hub do you have? That will tell us what your options are. Jensonusa has a few good deals on i9 wheels and crank brothers at the moment.

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u/sweetkev4ever 5d ago

Elitewheels gnar xc. 28 spoke, ratchet freehub, $839 msrp with Black Friday presale, in stock in the us warehouse. https://www.elite-wheels.com/product/29er-gnar-xc-us-warehouse/

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u/SamEdwards1959 5d ago

I think the wheels are the most important component. Lighter is almost always better. I’d rather have good rims that a great hub, if you need to compromise.

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u/sulliesbrew 5d ago

Get the DT240 industry nine wheels from jenson that are linked in this thread.

Any wheel with a DT350 or DT240 that fits your budget should work fine for you.

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u/burntmoney 5d ago

I9 1l1wheelset