Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 15, 2016 16:37:18 GMT
Hi guys n gals been looking at some new wheels jusy looking for some opinions on these www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1957518/i have read that they are more xc and a bit flexiable just wondering with a heavy lad like myself if they would be ok also been looking at these www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1974691/as they seem to read up as a little more robust i mainly ride cannock as you know and am not a major leauge jumper or even an sunday leauge jumper to be honest so just wondering if the crest would be ok for me as they are set up with the axles i need to use . cheers |
|
|
|
Post by beansontoast on May 15, 2016 16:43:11 GMT
I had Crest on my 2012 Mega, mate. Went all over with them, Cannock, Degla, Peaks and Coed Y Brenin.. You'll be fine with 'em  |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 15, 2016 16:55:23 GMT
I had Crest on my 2012 Mega, mate. Went all over with them, Cannock, Degla, Peaks and Coed Y Brenin.. You'll be fine with 'em i do like the look of the crest but was just worried about the strength of them |
|
|
|
Post by beansontoast on May 15, 2016 16:57:57 GMT
I had Crest on my 2012 Mega, mate. Went all over with them, Cannock, Degla, Peaks and Coed Y Brenin.. You'll be fine with 'em i do like the look of the crest but was just worried about the strength of them You'll be sound, mate. I remember with mine that tyres were an absolute nightmare to get on 'em. As for the strength of them - I wouldn't worry unless you're taking up DH! |
|
|
|
Post by kirky72 on May 15, 2016 17:40:47 GMT
If you are over 11 or 12 stone and riding rocky stuff with occasional drops etc without a doubt get the flow ex. You will be Trueing the crests at regular intervals.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 15, 2016 17:59:35 GMT
i am a liitle over 12 stone errrm maybe a lot tbh but rearley do anything more than the normal trail center stuff dont really jump but would like to start to learn how to so am undicided at this point
|
|
|
|
Post by Rlo80 on May 15, 2016 18:25:06 GMT
Why are you planning to change them in the first place?
it will only be a matter of time when you will want to get a new bike...with 27.5 or 29...or + sizes...or a fat...ill stop now...lol
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 15, 2016 18:54:25 GMT
noooo i have been warned about having a new bike the gaffer told me i can have one just choose but the only make i can have is made my a company called DIVORCE AND ITS A VERY EXPENCIVE ONE
|
|
|
|
Post by windysurfer on May 15, 2016 19:10:59 GMT
I replaced my crest's with flow ex's after getting the crest's trued 3 times and then rebuilt. They are light though
|
|
|
|
Post by Rlo80 on May 15, 2016 19:13:10 GMT
lol...she wouldn't...its just talk. i would save some money on the side without anyone noticing...then seen the current at some point and boom...you need to play the card..."a new bike will get me excited...ill ride more often...ill get in shape quicker...ill perform like a lion!?"...LOL
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 15, 2016 19:17:22 GMT
I had Crest on my 2012 Mega, mate. Went all over with them, Cannock, Degla, Peaks and Coed Y Brenin.. You'll be fine with 'em True - and I know Eurobob won't take offence here, as I am also no racing snake - but there is a bit of a weight difference between your good self, beansy and our Bob. Fine on XC stuff I would think but like others have said - anything a bit rough and the extra weight we carry is going straight through those rims on even small drops and jumps. I'd go with the Flow's Chris, if it was me buying wheels. *also, the flows have red hubs....reedddd....hmmmmmm...* |
|
|
|
Post by windysurfer on May 15, 2016 19:26:38 GMT
The fact that the crest already has a dink in speaks volumes.
|
|
|
|
Post by notsarkyadam on May 16, 2016 5:56:25 GMT
Flows would be better
|
|
|
|
Post by danthor on May 16, 2016 7:28:48 GMT
Flow ex on my Banshee at the moment and no complaints. But then again I don't really have anything to compare against.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 16, 2016 8:08:31 GMT
Bloody typical the flow ex are 150 hubs I need 135 dose any one know if the axle conversation will alter the width I presume not
|
|
|
|
Post by notsarkyadam on May 16, 2016 15:32:17 GMT
Cant you just buy the rims, and get decent spokes and nipples laced in?... keeping your exisiting hubs?
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 16, 2016 16:05:15 GMT
Hubs are what are the problem mate cheep imports from China so want to get some hopes with good rims was looking at some Easton havoc but again hubs wrong size
|
|
|
|
Post by notsarkyadam on May 16, 2016 16:42:15 GMT
What hubs you looking for? 15mm front 135 9mm qr rear? 32h?
|
|
|
|
Post by Chopper on May 16, 2016 18:39:42 GMT
Crests are ok for general trail stuff but just don't go hard on them, i had them, bust a spoke but on closer inspection i had dings and flat spots on both wheels so they had to be binned and re built with something a bit tougher, they were also limited to a 2.2 tyre, any bigger and it would get mis shapen or blow off
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 16, 2016 19:09:19 GMT
What hubs you looking for? 15mm front 135 9mm qr rear? 32h? Hope to get some Hopes 15mm front 135 9mm QR rear yeh |
|
|
|
Post by notsarkyadam on May 16, 2016 19:39:52 GMT
26"? Should be loads around...
|
|
|
|
Post by windysurfer on May 16, 2016 20:13:48 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by step on May 17, 2016 19:23:05 GMT
I bomb around on crests an im a little over 13 stone :s im not a gentle rider either! Tyre wise cheap, get em arm an they go on a treat  |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 18, 2016 19:25:48 GMT
Got myself some hope pro2s laced with FLOW EX Rims all set with 15 front and QR rear should be here tomorrow
|
|
|
|
Post by Rlo80 on May 18, 2016 19:31:52 GMT
A good pair of wheels is one of those upgrades where you definitely feel a difference...while you are at it, set it up tubeless!
|
|
