Thread: Looking for some single speed 29er wheels

Originally Posted by C Law 1. 700c rims designed to fit 25mm tires are not the same as ones designed to fit 60mm tires. they can be used, but why would you do such a thing when buying a new wheelset for a MTB? 2. And the hub spacing? Call me names if you must, but don't get all hurt because I called you out for poor advice. 1. My point was that there are plenty of fairly tough 700 rims that are wider to suit wider tires. I never...

Originally Posted by jgedwa Oh grow up. True, I did not see the disc brake thing. So, my advice is wrong from the get go. However, depending on how you plan on riding, it is not out of the question that a more robust rim intended for a fixed gear could work just fine. Keep in mind that many fixed gear bikes are ridden pretty hard and so the rims you find on some of those wheels are pretty stout. Finding one that is cheap and wide enough would...

Found these: http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/153...l-Wheelset.htm perfect.

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...Er+Wheels.aspx Can use this set and just space a cog on the cassette. The only other option really is to go custom build.

http://lacemine29.com/ The bestest wheelbuilder I know of.....builds only 29 wheels & does it right (spokes are still holding excellent tension after 18 months of abuse)

I'd use a non SS specific hub. That gives you more options for resale later. You can get a hot set of wheels built up for around $500 - the wheels on my SS 29er are XT hubs with Stans Arch rims and the tubeless kit. I think I paid $540 built and shipped to my house.

Is that three hundred for one wheel? You can get something pretty solid for that price. And of course you can always use a geared wheel with spacers. A lot of singlespeed hubs are just narrower cassette bodies anyways.

I've been looking here for the same thing: http://www.prowheelbuilder.com/custo...at=mtb29er650b many choices and configurations around that price range...