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As mentioned in another thread, the unplanned soil sampling I took a couple weeks ago bend the front rim on my Trek X-Cal 29er. Since then I've been researching a new wheelset.
One option was to simply replace the Bontrager Mustang wheel. They are just middle of the road wheels so that was my least attractive option. How often do you have a legitimate reason to upgrade? Don't waste it
There's no shortage of expensive mountain bike wheels on the market. One thing I had to keep in mind is that while I really like mountain biking, it only makes up about 5-10 percent of my riding so dropping a grand on a new set of wheels is out of the question.
One set of wheels that kept showing up during my search was the Easton EA70 CX wheels. Nothing fancy, but at least as good if not a little better (and lighter) than the Mustangs. Performance had a closeout deal on a set of 2011 models that was too good to turn down. I opted for free shipping so it'll be a week or so before I get them. I'm on the fence about the white color. The bike is black, blue and a little white, so I think it will look good. Only time will tell. Pictures will follow once I get them mounted.
One option was to simply replace the Bontrager Mustang wheel. They are just middle of the road wheels so that was my least attractive option. How often do you have a legitimate reason to upgrade? Don't waste it
There's no shortage of expensive mountain bike wheels on the market. One thing I had to keep in mind is that while I really like mountain biking, it only makes up about 5-10 percent of my riding so dropping a grand on a new set of wheels is out of the question.
One set of wheels that kept showing up during my search was the Easton EA70 CX wheels. Nothing fancy, but at least as good if not a little better (and lighter) than the Mustangs. Performance had a closeout deal on a set of 2011 models that was too good to turn down. I opted for free shipping so it'll be a week or so before I get them. I'm on the fence about the white color. The bike is black, blue and a little white, so I think it will look good. Only time will tell. Pictures will follow once I get them mounted.
