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flag ibishreddin
Posted: Nov 11, 2018 at 6:13 Quote
Check out used 26" davinci Wilson's on here. Can be found for 1k
flag Hetman64
Posted: Nov 14, 2018 at 9:44 Quote
Is there a significant difference in strength between Hope Tech Enduro and DH wheels?
flag HardtailsAreGnarly
Posted: Nov 14, 2018 at 13:44 Quote
Hetman64 wrote:
Is there a significant difference in strength between Hope Tech Enduro and DH wheels?

The enduro rims are basically butter. Not sure about the dh ones.
flag Tripmo
Posted: Nov 14, 2018 at 23:56 Quote
Hetman64 wrote:
Is there a significant difference in strength between Hope Tech Enduro and DH wheels?

Only big differences between these are:

Enduro
Pro: light, good money for value, good all rounder, easy to repair if required
Cons: flex a bit, not so strong compared to competitors (DT swiss, Mavic, etc)

Can ride XC trails, and milder Enduro trails, do not expect you can do big jumps with these rims (unless you like dented rims)

DH
Pro: good wheel build, strong
Cons: heavy, the rims are deep so can give trouble with making them tubeless
flag NotNamed
Posted: Nov 15, 2018 at 7:48 Quote
Hetman64 wrote:
Is there a significant difference in strength between Hope Tech Enduro and DH wheels?

Go for Hope Pro 4s and DT Swiss EX511 or FR570.
Will cost the same and stronger
flag Hetman64
Posted: Nov 15, 2018 at 13:44 Quote
Thanks for the responses. Will look into the Hope hub and DT Swiss rim combo.
flag tkdbboy
Posted: Nov 15, 2018 at 16:08 Quote
Hope and Spank Spike 350's is a good option too
flag jharrisonvirgo
Posted: Nov 15, 2018 at 17:36 Quote
Halo Supadrive - Spank Spike 350 vibrocore Beer
flag ibishreddin
Posted: Nov 15, 2018 at 20:55 Quote
Another vote for spank rims. Light, strong, cheap
flag NRP
Posted: Nov 16, 2018 at 7:44 Quote
Hey guys,
For a used DH bike, do you think it's worth getting a 26 inch bike, or should I focus on 27.5 bikes?

Seems like used 26 inch bikes are cheaper, but only slightly so. Also a little concerned about parts availability (shocks, forks, trims, tires, etc) for 26ers.
flag bigburd
Posted: Nov 16, 2018 at 10:25 Quote
NRP wrote:
Hey guys,
For a used DH bike, do you think it's worth getting a 26 inch bike, or should I focus on 27.5 bikes?

Seems like used 26 inch bikes are cheaper, but only slightly so. Also a little concerned about parts availability (shocks, forks, trims, tires, etc) for 26ers.
If the prices aren't too far apart I'd go 27.5, chances are the bike will have more modern geometry also, and a bigger choice of tyres.
flag dhmtbr777
Posted: Nov 16, 2018 at 11:01 Quote
26 all day baby. way cheaper and i bet you wont feel a difference. also way higher street cred.
flag sherbet
Posted: Nov 16, 2018 at 11:07 Quote
26 is dead. You're better off on 27.5 and having a more future proof bike.
flag Arnoodles
Posted: Nov 16, 2018 at 11:23 Quote
sherbet wrote:
26 is dead. You're better off on 27.5 and having a more future proof bike.
flag gramboh
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Posted: Nov 16, 2018 at 12:29 Quote
27.5 for sure... wheels, fork lowers, tires etc. Much easier to come by.

 


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