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29er / Re: Velofranner's Build
« on: February 18, 2015, 12:41:07 PM »
Quote from: Oolak on February 18, 2015, 11:37:27 AM
Quote from: velofranner on February 18, 2015, 05:04:43 AM
Cheaper than China.

To be fair, I'm sure they're still made in China (?).

Either way, yeah, those 50 grams aren't going to make a tiny drop of difference - Those are some really nice carbon wheels with top-notch hubs at a great price. Good find, man! Surprisingly, I even really like the graphics on them. The red looks great. I usually always remove decals/graphics on rims but I think in those I'd most likely just remove the "29" on each side to make it slightly less busy looking. But that's just me.



Yes as I wrote earlier I know that 8) I meant that is was cheaper than going the "chiner" way:
Quote from: velofranner on February 12, 2015, 06:47:57 AM
...I guess that they are exactly the same as many others....

Yeah the color is nice, but some of my other parts are green so we will have to see :).

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29er / Re: Velofranner's Build
« on: February 18, 2015, 10:28:50 AM »
The rims are 27,5mm external width and 20,5mm internal. The 25mm information on the ebay site is not updated. I think they do have a bit more weight because that the design ain't hookless on the rims. I think it's a very competitive weight :).




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29er / Re: Velofranner's Build
« on: February 18, 2015, 05:04:43 AM »
UPDATE

The wheelset came yesterday! It is so nice! I got it a little cheaper...700 eur :-). An AWESOME deal. Cheaper than China.

Veltec XM-Carbon rims
DT Swiss 240s hubs
Sapim Laser spokes
Sapim Polyax Aluminium nipples
1618g

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29er / Re: Velofranner's Build
« on: February 12, 2015, 07:48:25 AM »
Quote from: Carbon_Dude on February 12, 2015, 07:43:39 AM
In USD, the hubs alone are about $500/set.  The entire wheelset is $850, so I'd say this is a really good deal.  Wonder if they ship to the US.

Maybe its such a good deal that I shouldn't had posted it ;) Haha

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29er / Re: Velofranner's Build
« on: February 12, 2015, 07:24:42 AM »
Quote from: Carbon_Dude on February 12, 2015, 07:12:35 AM
That is an excellent deal on a set of 25mm wide, hand built, carbon wheels with DT Swiss 240 hubs.  If I were in the market for wheels, those would be high on my list.

That is also what I am thinking! Glad I found the shop. :-)

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29er / Re: Velofranner's Build
« on: February 12, 2015, 06:47:57 AM »
So guys...

I was almost pulling the trigger on the Ryde Trace with DT Swiss 240s, but then I saw this!: http://www.ebay.de/itm/DT-Swiss-240s-Veltec-XM-Carbon-29-Laufradsatz-wheelset-MTB-15-X-12-XX1-/261335758232?pt=Sport_Radsport_Fahrradteile_Komponenten&hash=item3cd8d33598

This are with Veltec carbon rims, I guess that they are exactly the same as many others. But in this way I don't have to pay Anti-dumping. So anybody who can say good for these wheels? And the seller has a quite good rating.

They look quite nice!

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29er / Re: Velofranner's Build
« on: January 28, 2015, 08:19:17 AM »
Aha okay! I think that I would go with Racing Ralph 2.25 or something like that.

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29er / Re: Velofranner's Build
« on: January 27, 2015, 07:20:38 AM »
Yes that is also what I have read. Well there is also another option: Ryde Trace Trail. Internal width: 24,8 mm. External width: 28,8 mm. Would that be better with a bigger tire?

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29er / Re: Velofranner's Build
« on: January 27, 2015, 06:54:44 AM »
Quote from: Carbon_Dude on January 26, 2015, 02:51:00 PM
Given your weight and moderate trail conditions, it seems like the lighter 1450g wheels should work fine for you.  However, some people who are 19 years of age believe they are invincible and can really abuse wheels :).  If you are not one of those, then go with the lighter weight  8).

Okay thanks Carbon_Dude :-)

Quote from: brmeyer135 on January 27, 2015, 05:58:43 AM
ZTR crest are fine wheels - have them myself - went with 32h to stiffen them up - some complain they are squirrley?
So, glad to see at least the rear is 32...based on your stated riding those would work well.
I would rather have the DT240s so I would choose the XL Trace(seem similar to Crest).

Thanks brmeyer135

Hmm...XL Trace? A combination?! The Ryde Trace is quite different, they have a offset of 3 mm:

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29er / Re: Velofranner's Build
« on: January 26, 2015, 09:00:14 AM »
Quote from: Carbon_Dude on January 25, 2015, 07:52:47 PM
I would ask what type of riding you think you will be doing and how much do you weigh? 

If your riding is harder trail riding and you are over 80kg, I would go with the wider, heavier wheels.

If your riding is more XC without many drops, roots, and rocks AND you weigh less than 80kg, go for the lighter, more narrow wheelset.

I learned my lesson with my DT Swiss XR1450 wheels.  My weight is ~90kg and I ride some fairly rough trails with lots of rocks and tree roots.  I loved the light weight DT Swiss wheels but after only a few months of riding, I bent a rear wheel enough that it could not be brought back to true.  I purchased a new XR1450 rim and replaced the one that was bent, however I'm sure I will bend the rear wheel again in the future.  When I do, I will rebuild the wheel with a carbon hoop from Iplay.

My other bike has Iplay 30mm carbon rims and Bitex hubs.  I've ridden these wheels pretty hard and they are just as true as when they were new.  They seem to be much stronger than the DT Swiss wheels but they are 1560g.  For me and my riding, I need the extra weight and strength of my Iplay wheelset.

Thanks Carbon_Dude

Well my mountainbiking is primarily a supplement to my road biking which I do most. Most of the terrain here in Denmark is quite flat and the trails are mostly XC (some trails have quite many roots, but not many). My weight is 64 kg (19 years).

I've also heard many who think that wider rims are better for everybody.

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29er / Re: Velofranner's Build
« on: January 25, 2015, 05:18:12 AM »
Quote from: JohnnyNT on January 25, 2015, 05:08:28 AM
I know nothing about atmosphere XL rims, but Trace XC are great (several people on Polish light-bike forum use them and are very happy). And 200 g off on rotating mass is huge !! If only these DT were Straight pull I would buy the latter wheelset too. Anyway, my vote for Trace XC :)

Thanks JohnnyNT :-)

The Atmosphere XL rims are from Actionsports own brand, I don't know much about them either. I can't find any custom wheelsets that are with 240s straight pull, but those would be great!

Votes:
Ryde Trace: 1
Atmosphere XL: 0

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29er / Re: Velofranner's Build
« on: January 25, 2015, 05:00:47 AM »
Okay guys another update...

I'm about to buy the wheelset - unfortunatly I do not have the funds to buy a carbon wheelset (And if I bought them I would have to pay antidumping to the customs, so that ain't gonna happen) - so I've looked at two wheelsets. They are both with DT Swiss 240s hubs. And I would like to get some feedback from you guys, so you maybe can help me choose:

- DT Swiss 240s hubs, Fun Works Atmosphere XL (28mm external; 23mm internal) rims and DT Swiss Competition Race spokes, Weight 1640g - http://www.actionsports.de/en/dt-swiss-240s-disc-is-atmosphere-xl-comp-race-laufradsatz-29er-1640g-4237?c=401

- DT Swiss 240s hubs, Ryde Trace XC 21 (24,4mm external; 20,8mm internal) rims and Sapim D-Light spokes, Weight 1450g - http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/dt-swiss-240s-disc-is-ryde-trace-xc-29-wheelset-15mm-x-12-260769?currency=9&delivery_country=227

The rim width is different, and I don't know what I should choose...

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After The Ride / Re: Where is everyone from?
« on: January 22, 2015, 10:26:24 AM »
Velofranner - Århus, Denmark

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29er / Re: Velofranner's Build
« on: January 11, 2015, 03:56:36 AM »
Another update

I received the M785 brakes and the M786 rear derailleur:


They look good!

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After The Ride / Re: Won't be riding for a while.
« on: December 30, 2014, 12:20:44 PM »
Quote from: Carbon_Dude on December 30, 2014, 10:46:42 AM
A plate and screws were my best option for a speedy recovery...

...So is it Phillips- or Torx head? ;)

Enough joking, hope you get a speedy recovery! :)

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