Does a good Sub-$500 disc wheelset exist?

[oldmill]

I'm looking for a set of winter wheels (clinchers) for the gravel bike. I see plenty in the $600-$700 range, but I'm cheap and I like the challenge of finding good value. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

[AngryScientist]

a quick search finds a whole bunch of options well under 500 bucks.

here's one, for example:

http://www.velomine.com/index.php?ma...g4vm9utf14q7k2

[AngryScientist]

even better!

these will rock, for sure.

http://www.wiggle.com/fulcrum-racing...7c5360724235us

[commonguy001]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

a quick search finds a whole bunch of options well under 500 bucks.

here's one, for example:

http://www.velomine.com/index.php?ma...g4vm9utf14q7k2

Velomine is a great option. I'm running a set of their budget wheels on my lynskey (same set as this link) and if you're comfortable with truing and checking tension when you first get them the value is really good.

If I were looking for a sub 300 dollar disc wheelset that is the first place I'd look.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by oldmill

I'm looking for a set of winter wheels (clinchers) for the gravel bike. I see plenty in the $600-$700 range, but I'm cheap and I like the challenge of finding good value. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

In spite of the MO items mentioned above...I can easily build a set, shimano hubs(like XT), a variety of rims(Like DT460DB), Sapim Race spokes..for about $380+Ship.

[Hilltopperny]

I have a set of r460 wheels that oldpotatoe built for me and they have been great! Highly recommend!

[sandyrs]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

In spite of the MO items mentioned above...I can easily build a set, shimano hubs(like XT), a variety of rims(Like DT460DB), Sapim Race spokes..for about $380+Ship.

This seems like the best way to go. OP built me some XT/XTR hub MTB wheels that have withstood all the abuse I'm capable of without issue, and he was a pleasure to work with.

[William]

Originally Posted by Hilltopperny

I have a set of r460 wheels that oldpotatoe built for me and they have been great! Highly recommend!

I just received a new wheel build set from OP as well...great transaction and build. Photos coming soon.






William

[Tony]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

In spite of the MO items mentioned above...I can easily build a set, shimano hubs(like XT), a variety of rims(Like DT460DB), Sapim Race spokes..for about $380+Ship.

How durable are the XT hubs? Looking to build a low cost mtb wheelset and while searching for hubs I was surprised to see some negative reviews regarding durability.

[Gummee]

Originally Posted by Tony

How durable are the XT hubs? Looking to build a low cost mtb wheelset and while searching for hubs I was surprised to see some negative reviews regarding durability.

On the innerwebs, pretty much all you hear are the negatives. ...like BMW final drives blowing up. What you don't hear are the thousands of hubs that are running fine and will continue to run fine for decades. ...like the pair of my BMW's final drives...

If you're running 11sp road, the OLD spacing may be off. If you're running 11sp road, the only cassette that'll fit is the new 8k 11-34

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[eddief]

http://www.bikemania.biz/velocity-a2...-wheelset.html

[justaute]

Too bad xtr/xt hubs don't work with 11 speed road cassette. Would like to try them.

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[nash]

Define what good means to you. Weight? Durable? Shiny? People think they are cool?

Kinda depends on what you are looking for.

[p nut]

Originally Posted by Tony

How durable are the XT hubs? Looking to build a low cost mtb wheelset and while searching for hubs I was surprised to see some negative reviews regarding durability.

Just make sure the bearing preload is set (and check regularly for play), and they'll last forever. People who blow them up = ones that don't do any maintenance.

Originally Posted by justaute

Too bad xtr/xt hubs don't work with 11 speed road cassette. Would like to try them.

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Isn't the Ultegra disc hub the same thing?

[ColonelJLloyd]

Whether you buy or build, I recommend convertible hubs. There's no good reason not to. I'd say the same for a tubeless rim if you plan on running larger tires.