AM wheels on a budget

C1audio
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Edited Date/Time 4/28/2015 4:53am
I have a new bike in the works, but am stuck on wheels. I thought that the all knowing forum might be of help, or at least give me some insights.

I'm looking to get a solid, but not rock hard wheelset and have narrowed it down to three options, but not opposed to suggestions.

I'm down to DT Swiss Spline E1900, DT Swiss Spline Two E1700 or a custom pair with Hope hubs and Nukeproof Generator AM rims. They're all around the 22-23mm inner width for hubs. The only thing stopping me from the Hope wheels are the sound, and the 1700's are on the expensive side.

I've also looked at Superstar wheels, but seeing as I'm based in Beijing at the moment, shipping is killer. Any suggestions?
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visser62 4/24/2015 10:43am
4/24/2015 10:43am
I love the sound of Hope! Built my wheels up with Hope hubs, best in the world. The Stan's Flow are solid for their price. I'm not a huge fan of the Stan's hubs, but for the money I think it's a great build.
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DhDork 4/26/2015 11:04pm
4/26/2015 11:04pm
Having run both hubs, dollar to dollar I say swiss > hope. Swiss 350 hubs on a stand flow ex rim. I personally used wheelsmith's 2.0/1.7/2.0 spoke. A little lighter than the swiss comp, but not revolution thin. Makes for a really inexpensive, light, easily servicable, and pretty strong wheelset.
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RMghost806 4/27/2015 6:07am
4/27/2015 6:07am
Take a look at the Spank Oozy 295 trail wheels. They are reasonably priced and actually really light and tough. I have taken a couple hard hits on mine and they are still true and tight. Give them a look.
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bturman 4/27/2015 2:28pm
4/27/2015 2:28pm
RMghost806 wrote:
Take a look at the Spank Oozy 295 trail wheels. They are reasonably priced and actually really light and tough. I have taken a couple hard...
Take a look at the Spank Oozy 295 trail wheels. They are reasonably priced and actually really light and tough. I have taken a couple hard hits on mine and they are still true and tight. Give them a look.
We'll second this. Here's a Vital review: http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Wheelsets,44/Spank/Oozy-Trail295-…
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SharpieMTB 4/28/2015 4:53am
4/28/2015 4:53am
RMghost806 wrote:
Take a look at the Spank Oozy 295 trail wheels. They are reasonably priced and actually really light and tough. I have taken a couple hard...
Take a look at the Spank Oozy 295 trail wheels. They are reasonably priced and actually really light and tough. I have taken a couple hard hits on mine and they are still true and tight. Give them a look.
bturman wrote:
We'll second this. Here's a Vital review: http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Wheelsets,44/Spank/Oozy-Trail295-…
I will third this. Even the Subrosa's if you aren't planning on more so downhilling the am bike.

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