to coletrain bicycle wheel set question

Cozzy

MAVIC 717 + DT SWISS SPOKE + A2Z hub = 2000+ trade in element hub +317
MAVIC717 + DT SWISS SPOKE + novetech hub = 1500 + trade in element +317
Which on is better?

Cozzy

i would opt for MAVIC 717 + DT SWISS SPOKE + A2Z hub.
if money is not an object, for look a  wheelset with better hub!
actually a2z is still reliable but resale value would be um.....
coletrain 發表於 2011-4-15 23:41

the point is with the current wheel set I have broken the spoke for a few times, 2 cross with taiwan spoke. I need to either upgrade the spoke to DT for  and 3 cross setting for $700 or get another set of wheel.

Cozzy

if that is the case,buy a pair of factory wheelset or
build your new wheelsets at the other bike shops
cos same thing might be happening again due to the craftsmanship of that bike shop.
this is a ...
coletrain 發表於 2011-4-15 23:50

no I think it is not the craftsmanship problem, becuase my road bike wheelset was built by the same guy.

I think 2 cross may not good enough for dirt road, 3 cross should be better

Cozzy

if you have the idea in you mind ,go ahead.
but MAVIC 717 + DT SWISS SPOKE + A2Z hub should be a little bit more than 3k right?
with that amount your can look for a pair of dt factory built wheetset ...
coletrain 發表於 2011-4-16 00:06

I think I should bulit the wheel, 3 cross is more or less a dirt bike setting.
beside the 717 what other rim should I consider?

Cozzy

hubs --140g+230g
717  ---810g
spokes+nipple---350(approx)
rim types---40
a pair of sub 1600 wheelset can be built if revolution spokes will be chosen!
qr not included!
if building a lightwei ...
coletrain 發表於 2011-4-16 00:18

more heavy then my current wheel

Cozzy

not really!..as told revolution spokes are not suitable for disc wheelsets as their strength might not be as good as competition spokes however the competition spokesare way heavy.
my xtr wheetset bu ...
coletrain 發表於 2011-4-16 00:29

well, maybe I should treat my current wheelset as if I would treat my road bike wheelset and save the $$

Cozzy

cozzy...i have any idea! actually u can spend more time with your current wheelset,
keep on the training programe and cut down 10kg of your weight as you have alot more fat to burn.NO OFFENCE COZZY!! ...
coletrain 發表於 2011-4-16 11:24

when I am down to 100KG, I will be back on roadbike and not going to look back....
so I think I should save the $$ too