Hi Everyone! Hunt Wheels, HG vs XD?

[dev23007]

Just joined and had some quick questions if anyone can help. I purchased an Aventon Ramblas and have ugraded for, bought some tires and was considering new tubeless wheels for this bike. I was looking at a more budget friendly option with the Hunt Trailwide 29 HG Wheels with their current sale seems like a good deal. My local bike shop is saying if i buy new wheels i should switch from HG to XD and get a new XD cassette with it? Thoughts? Is this worth it, are these wheels good? Recommendations? Thanks in Advance!

 

[Paulquattro]

Hi welcome
I take it the bike shop wants to sell you an XD cassette too
I can’t see any reason for the change myself

 

[cozzy]

Sram xd cassettes are expensive. Better off with a steel hg driver and Shimano linkglide in my opinion.

 

[Bndit]

You should buy ebike specific rear wheel because they have steel freehubs which can take the ebike forces. And for such a bike xd is too expensive, go with Shimano linkglide, you get whole drivetrain for price of GX cassette

 

[Astro66]

If all your drivetrain is Shimano. Stick to HG and Shimano. HG will accept the 11 speed Linkglide 11-50T cassette or Hyperglide+ 11-51T cassette, if you want to upgrade cassette, derailleur and shifter later.

If it's a SRAM drivetrain. Then if you want to stick with SRAM. Then XD hub gives you better upgrade options. But it is expensive.

 

[JackJohnston]

Just joined and had some quick questions if anyone can help. I purchased an Aventon Ramblas and have ugraded for, bought some tires and was considering new tubeless wheels for this bike. I was looking at a more budget friendly option with the Hunt Trailwide 29 HG Wheels with their current sale seems like a good deal. My local bike shop is saying if i buy new wheels i should switch from HG to XD and get a new XD cassette with it? Thoughts? Is this worth it, are these wheels good? Recommendations? Thanks in Advance!

Hi,
Switching from HG to XD will require a new XD-compatible cassette, which adds to the cost. Whether it's worth it depends on your riding preferences and compatibility needs. The Hunt Trailwide 29 HG Wheels are generally well-regarded for their performance and value, but consider consulting with your local bike shop for personalized advice based on your specific setup and riding goals.

Jack

 

[jackamo]

Just joined and had some quick questions if anyone can help. I purchased an Aventon Ramblas and have ugraded for, bought some tires and was considering new tubeless wheels for this bike. I was looking at a more budget friendly option with the Hunt Trailwide 29 HG Wheels with their current sale seems like a good deal. My local bike shop is saying if i buy new wheels i should switch from HG to XD and get a new XD cassette with it? Thoughts? Is this worth it, are these wheels good? Recommendations? Thanks in Advance!

If you're buying hunt make sure you buy spare spokes and nipples .
And the shop just definitely wasn't to sell you a cassette, HG has been perfect for decades .

 

[ant02496]

sram transmission saved me money, I break derailers a lot.
if you don't break derailers then go as cheap as possible.

 

[mustclime]

Hg all day long, nx Cassettes are less than $100 and they are all steel. Alloy cogs and e bikes not a good mix.

 

[ant02496]

Hg all day long, nx Cassettes are less than $100 and they are all steel. Alloy cogs and e bikes not a good mix.

Nice. The main issue for me was the derailer hangar. Does the nx have a derailer hangar?

 

[E-MAD MALC]

Just joined and had some quick questions if anyone can help. I purchased an Aventon Ramblas and have ugraded for, bought some tires and was considering new tubeless wheels for this bike. I was looking at a more budget friendly option with the Hunt Trailwide 29 HG Wheels with their current sale seems like a good deal. My local bike shop is saying if i buy new wheels i should switch from HG to XD and get a new XD cassette with it? Thoughts? Is this worth it, are these wheels good? Recommendations? Thanks in Advance!

I bought a set of these there bit heavier but they can take some punishment
I've been running xd for a few years
Riding is my passion so not worried about the extra cost of maintaining the components

 

[mustclime]

Nice. The main issue for me was the derailer hangar. Does the nx have a derailer hangar?

??? Do you have a short cage derailleur?

 

[ant02496]

Just joined and had some quick questions if anyone can help. I purchased an Aventon Ramblas and have ugraded for, bought some tires and was considering new tubeless wheels for this bike. I was looking at a more budget friendly option with the Hunt Trailwide 29 HG Wheels with their current sale seems like a good deal. My local bike shop is saying if i buy new wheels i should switch from HG to XD and get a new XD cassette with it? Thoughts? Is this worth it, are these wheels good? Recommendations? Thanks in Advance!

For cost effective, get whatever is the cheapest and ride carefully.

 

[CarolinaCrawler]

Just some food for thought, I was told by Hunt that the E_Enduro wheels are being discontinued and replaced by the E_All Mountain. Hunt said they will stock parts for the wheels but once what they have are gone that's it.

I have a set of E_Enduro wheels and wanted another set when I asked about the E_All Mountain. I went the the E_All Mountain because I was scared a few years down the road I wouldn't be able to get parts. The E_All Mountain wheels are nice but the E_Enduro wheels are just plain beef. They were probably overkill and that's why Hunt came out witht the E_All Mountain. The All Mountains are probably plenty and quite a bit lighter.

 

[E-MAD MALC]

Just some food for thought, I was told by Hunt that the E_Enduro wheels are being discontinued and replaced by the E_All Mountain. Hunt said they will stock parts for the wheels but once what they have are gone that's it.

I have a set of E_Enduro wheels and wanted another set when I asked about the E_All Mountain. I went the the E_All Mountain because I was scared a few years down the road I wouldn't be able to get parts. The E_All Mountain wheels are nice but the E_Enduro wheels are just plain beef. They were probably overkill and that's why Hunt came out witht the E_All Mountain. The All Mountains are probably plenty and quite a bit lighter.

There E All mountain I can get hold of now 31mm internal rather than 37mm
I wondered why I couldn't 27.5mm rear wheel on its own All the out going wheels pairs tell a lie I could get a front wheel on it own
Still a good rim
All mountain pair about 300g lighter
Maybe people were worried about buying them cos of the weight
Hub are bullet proof