E-sommet 2018 new wheels needed, help please

[inwoods]

Hi all, I'm after a second set of wheels so I can swap between road and off road quicker.

This bike...
Vitus

I'm looking at these wheels (or any others recommended if there similar priced)...
Sun Ringle Duroc 40 Wheelset BOOST | Chain Reaction Cycles

From what I can work out they will fit, can someone with a bit more expertise confirm ?

After that I need tyres, tubes, cassette and rotors, is that all ?

If I match the cassette and rotors to the ones already on will it be a case of simply swapping them over with no alignment issues ?

Any help appreciated.

 

[Gary]

Superstarcomponents are doing a set of 23mm rims on their boost hubs for a hunderd quid with the code 100NOTES.
They'd be perfect for a set of on road wheels.
Was tempted myself for similar reasons but the price of SRAM discs, an 11 speed cassette and the fact I'd have to be super careful with chain wear means I just commute on Minions (but at 50psi). it's still faster than my roadbike and I can piss about off road whenever I like no worries.

everything should align fine.

BTW.. .I'd happily run 2.5 minions on a 23mm rim.
plenty DH world cups were won on 21mm rims and many WC riders still run 25mm rims these days.

 

[inwoods]

Gary you the man that's a big saving, I think I'm gonna go with them, they actually have a set of 25mm rims too, they are in silver though...that's probably the only colour Id not want .

How are you doing for tyre wear ? My minions seem to be wearing at a extreme rate every road ride, I only do around 80-100 miles a month on road but Ill be replacing them every few months at this rate.

 

[smokey_jo]

With different hubs you sometimes need to realign the brake calipers a little

 

[inwoods]

Cheers smokey I did wonder that, looks like a simple job so that's not much bother.

 

[Polaris]

I got some spank oozy 345's on mine with scwalbe moto x tyres, and the thing flies on the road now too! There's nothing better than smoking a ribble carbon rider in a sky yellow jersey on my morning commute

 

[inwoods]

Love that Polaris, I actually have the same tyres but rarely swap them over cos of the hassle, there awesome real nice and smooth, get a lot more battery too.

I've ordered everything I need so will update when there here.

 

[Gary]

How are you doing for tyre wear ? My minions seem to be wearing at a extreme rate every road ride, I only do around 80-100 miles a month on road but Ill be replacing them every few months at this rate.

Absolutely fine
I'm doing between 80-100 road miles a week on them
They're dual compound though. Not anything overly soft

 

[inwoods]

Sheesh how many miles have you put on the bike altogether ? If I remember right you had a motor replaced didnt you ?

 

[Gary]

Yeah. I had 3 motors warranty replaced. none of which managed much more than 700miles...

I have a new 2019 Esommet now. it's about 5 weeks old and it's done about 450miles so far.
Not all that many DH/Enduro miles yet though as i've simply not had as much free time. (plus i've been riding my nice light unassisted enduro and 4X bikes quite a bit off road recently)

 

[inwoods]

So its safe to say ill be replacing my bike before the warranty runs out, hopefully you have better luck with the newer model motor in the 2019.

 

[Polaris]

So its safe to say ill be replacing my bike before the warranty runs out, hopefully you have better luck with the newer model motor in the 2019.

Gary thrashes his bike like a bad step kid inwoods, don’t worry you’ll get a good few years out of yours i’m sure

 

[inwoods]

New wheels and parts came and fitted, I wasn't keen on the silver but thought for a extra 2mm width I can live with it, all gears work perfectly and brakes are very slightly rubbing, enough to make a noise when I roll them when the bikes upside down but nothing I can hear while riding and has no effect on speed, I did forget to buy a new wheel magnet though.

Thanks again for the code Gary, saved me a decent chunk of change there.

 

[Gary]

Thanks again for the code Gary, saved me a decent chunk of change there.

no worries mate.
it's an amazing deal.
are the decals peelable? (ie. not laquered over?)
also. what rotors did you fit?

 

[Polaris]

no worries mate.
it's an amazing deal.
are the decals peelable? (ie. not laquered over?)
also. what rotors did you fit?

I noticed when I changed my rotors that the info on the vitus website was incorrect. Said they were 203mm but stock are 200mm which are harder to find, but cheaper when you do. Still, bought a pair of 203mm for nothing now ?

 

[inwoods]

Strange...mine are 203mm, I got these...

Shimano SLX-Zee-Deore RT66 6-Bolt Disc Rotor | Chain Reaction Cycles

Also yeah the stickers will come off easily just peel off.

 

[Gary]

VR has guides = 200mm
Deore has Shimano = 203mm

no?

Thanks for the decal info

 

[Gary]

I noticed when I changed my rotors that the info on the vitus website was incorrect. Said they were 203mm but stock are 200mm which are harder to find, but cheaper when you do. Still, bought a pair of 203mm for nothing now ?

Where did you find cheap 200mm rotors?
I haven't seen any cheaper than about £25
203s can be had for about £6 (CLARKS)

 

[Polaris]

Where did you find cheap 200mm rotors?
I haven't seen any cheaper than about £25
203s can be had for about £6 (CLARKS)

I got SRAM HS1’s from wiggle for £8 each, back up to £16 now

 

[Master Link]

Just checking, the wheels are £ 100 for a pair? Can I use 203 rotors on my 2019 VR?

 

[Gary]

Yes. @Master Link £100 for the pair.
The VR comes with Sram guide RE brakes and use 200mm rotors not 203mm.

To use 203mm rotors with a guide caliper you can shim the adapter 1.5mm or change the adapter.
this won't help if you are planning on running two wheelsets on the same bike with 200mm rotors on one and 203mm on the other though.

 

[Master Link]

Yes. @Master Link £100 for the pair.
The VR comes with Sram guide RE brakes and use 200mm rotors not 203mm.

To use 203mm rotors with a guide caliper you can shim the adapter 1.5mm or change the adapter.
this won't help if you are planning on running two wheelsets on the same bike with 200mm rotors on one and 203mm on the other though.

Thanks Gary. Incredible value for the wheels for my on road commute. So it’s SRAM rotors then, and I have a spare cassette, so good to go?

 

[Adam]

They are a great find @Gary I could do with a pair of 26 inch wheels for my old bike. The rear hubs are 142x12mm, but they have a link to a page that has QR adapters that I'd need. Little bit of research and they seem like they use rebranded novatec 882 rear hubs, which lead me to this page...

FAQLoad - Novatec 881/882 hubs

I think I also need 135mm rear hub spacing and that page seems to suggest the QR adapter would change it to that.

Have emailed superstar components to confirm... Think I've missed my chance at getting the black hub, black rim option now and see me getting orange/orange instead.

Thanks again for the heads up.

 

[inwoods]

Thanks Gary. Incredible value for the wheels for my on road commute. So it’s SRAM rotors then, and I have a spare cassette, so good to go?

Don't forget wheel magnet and rim tape.

 

[Master Link]

Don't forget wheel magnet and rim tape.

Thanks, inwoods. I know that I will need tape, valves and, of course, some tyres. I did forget about the wheel magnet though.