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Been trying to work out which set of light weight wheels to get for an aggressive commuter mtb and its 110kg rider!
Its my weight which is the issue, so do not trust any 24 spoke front wheels, but still want a light weight pair.
I have found a set of wheels, with Sapim CX-Ray spokes and ZTR Crest rims, weighing in at 1520g claimed, that have 32 spoke pattern, and is still within my price range!
Only fly in the ointment is the reports I've found on the rear hub - Superstar Trizoid XC.
So, when/if this hub does die, can I re-use the Sapim CX-Ray spokes to rebuild with a Hope Pro 2 Evo which has the same 58mm PCD?
Or should I just go for the Hope Hoops Pro 2 Evo Straight Pull with ZTR Crest rims that I can get for same sorta price, weighing in at 1603g?
Yes the Hope straight pull hubs are gonna build to a stiff wheel, but so are the Sapim CX-Ray spokes on the other set!
Both use same rim, both would seem to have roughly equal stiffness, the Superstars are lighter while the Hopes are more durable hubs, so I figure that when the Superstar dies, replace with a Hope hub and keep spokes and rim.