Additional wheels. Bontrager, ready built or hand built

[ragnor]

Thinking that a spare set of wheels might be a good idea. (Probably not knowing me but....)

Cost is obviously a factor as well per SWMBO!

So am I just as well getting another set of Bontrager carbon wheels (Trek 9.9) or not?

If not what's the advice on a good, reasonably priced, set of aftermarket wheels. If not that then what's the advice on hand built? Cost? Worth it?

 

[Kernow]

Iam Considering spare wheels too , I think given the current supply problem with parts I’ll be buying hope wheels , or at least wheels with hope hubs , mainly because they are made in uk and easy to get parts for , plus they do a steel freehub which is better on an ebike and they are the simplest to work on ‘ replace bearings etc . Always thought if you have carbon wheels it’s nice to have a decent set of alloy rims for the rock bashing rides

 

[neiloxford]

DT Swiss HXC might be a good alternative but not sure if they are worth the extra money.

These look bullet proof as rated ASTM 5 - E-Deemax S30 29 - E-MTB - Wheels - MTB | Mavic

As a good packup pair, these are good value.

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FR560 is a very tough rim - FR 560 | DT Swiss

and the 350 hub is very reliable.

 

[ragnor]

Ta for the replies. From my copious hamfisted researches it seems to be the usual minefield with expensive damage to pocket if you get it wrong.?

I did think at one time that it would be an idea to have a set of wheels complete and ready to go. I.e. complete with cassette, disk rotors etc. Cost seemed to be the downside of that. ??