Wheelset options?

[The Rose]

ok Been thinking about building a 29 inch SS. looking around I've noticed a serious lack of 29 inch rims and tires. I need a little shove in the right direction. maybe some company names or websites. I know Kenda makes a 29 version of the Klaw but thats about all Ive found.:confused:

[wooglin-at-home]

Rims can be pretty much anything 700c using a 32h 3 cross build. Road, cross, it doesn't matter. Mavic MA3's for example would do the job and there folks out there riding Ksyriums.

For tires, WTB has the most options, there's a Bontrager, Kenda as you mentioned, and IRC makes a 29" Mythos. Most of those are listed at speedgoat.com. One thing though, none are more than 2.1".

[Mister Chow]

Don't forget about 700c tandem and touring rims. I'm not sure how many holes they're typically drilled but 36 shouldn't be a problem.

Mavic also makes a 700c disc wheelset called the Speed City. It's a cassette wheel so not really applicable to SS unless you use spacers. And a wad of cash.

[The Rose]

hey thanks guys. I was wondering I could'nt find any 29 inch MTB rims.

[wooglin-at-home]

Remember that wider rims will help cut down on pinch flats.

[adam1]

i think salsa makes a 29 mtb rim look in dr#103. i belive it is the Delgado X

[rattlecan]

this is what im saving my clams to get


gravy wheels from paul components---


www.paulcomp.com

[S. cerevisiae]

I'm gonna need one when the wife sues for divorce upon finding out my lust for a 29" SS build. Then rattlecan shows us the paulcomp site?

Are washing machine boxes better homes than holes in the ground?

[Mister Chow]

One of my favourite shop stories:

A guy is buying a $700 mountain bike. He adds some accessories and whatnot. At the checkout the total comes to $1100. The girlfriend has a hissy fit: "$1100 FOR A BICYCLE...." But before she can even get started he says:

"Don't even start! You just spent that much on a coffee table!"

[rattlecan]

remember-

the correct answer to "how many bikes do you need?" is ALWAYS:



ONE MORE.

[tryandgetme]

I'm gonna need one when the wife sues for divorce upon finding out my lust for a 29" SS build. Then rattlecan shows us the paulcomp site?

Are washing machine boxes better homes than holes in the ground?
well, see, you can always increase the square footage of a hole in the ground to accomidate that one more bike ;)

[Cloxxki]

Try this link for some 29" FAQ's : http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=18514

[The Rose]

I think I'm gonna go with the alex adventurer rims. 32 or 36 hole I haven't made up my mind but I'm leaning toward 32. The hubs will be white ind. eno.

[wooglin-at-home]

I think I'm gonna go with the alex adventurer rims. 32 or 36 hole I haven't made up my mind but I'm leaning toward 32. The hubs will be white ind. eno.
I went with Salsa Delgados on XT. 32h 3 cross. I bought Bonty Jones tires, although I'm having second thoughts about them. I keep hearing the words "thin" and "tear" in reference to the sidewalls. Guess I'll have to start carrying booting material in the camel back......

[The Rose]

I have been looking into Kenda Klaw , WTB motoraptor or conti vapors. Not sure which yet altough the conti's are super heavy and I'm trying to keep the bike relatively light.

[wooglin-at-home]

I have been looking into Kenda Klaw , WTB motoraptor or conti vapors. Not sure which yet altough the conti's are super heavy and I'm trying to keep the bike relatively light.
I'm not sure the vapors have a whole lot of volume either. Part of my motivation towards the Bontys was weight, but if I'm gonna rip out sidewalls its not worth it. Time will tell. There's a lot of folks who swear by Nanos, especially on the back, which is weird because they're just not that versatile a 26" tire. Mutanos are a front favorite it seems while the Klaws look like a good all round tire with a nod towards mud.

Will you run tubes?

My kingdom for a 2.4.....

[The Rose]

Yeah I will most likely run tubes. I'm not totally sold on tubeless yet. Besides running tubless will really limit you when it comes to rims and tires.