Carbon Wheelset or Group set
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JDurk
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Reducing rotational weight with carbon wheels is a great upgrade, but $$$$. Assuming when you say XT means shifter, RD and cassette. I doubt you will see a huge difference in performance by switching. Replace the cassette when it's time to replace with SLX and upgrade the shifter and RD later.
Cole
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Yeah I know the wheels aren't cheap. So wait on the drivetrain until something breaks?
JDurk
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If you got money to burn, get it all.
Chains wear chainrings and cassettes, so replace when needed. Shifters are pretty much all the same. RDs get mangled with shit goes sideways.
That being said, you may have to start shopping now for all of them before you need them. Because supply chain issues.
Cole
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What's the difference between the Ibis logos and some of the others that are $400 more? Just the hubs?
Karate Monkey
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If it's in the cards, buy DT 350s/30mm ish wide CF rims. DT Competition/Sapim Race spokes if on a budget, Revolutions/Lasers if you aren't. Get bladed spokes if you've got money to blow, or Berds if you've got money to blow/care about ride quality.
Pretty much every self-branded hub out there is a Formula rebrand...not necessarily a bad thing, but if you kill hubs, it's something to keep in mind.
Pretty much every self-branded hub out there is a Formula rebrand...not necessarily a bad thing, but if you kill hubs, it's something to keep in mind.
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knobbyhead
Next off the Island.
Swap out to xt shifter. Then look into wheels.
Cole
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The shifter alone? It makes that much of a difference with out upgrading the RD?
If you’re already 12sp, get the GX AXS Upgrade kit. Keep the Shimano cassette and chain. When they wear, get XT cassette and chain.
The SRAM AXS / Shimano cassette/chain is the winning combo.
Carbon hoops w/inserts are pretty awesome too.
The SRAM AXS / Shimano cassette/chain is the winning combo.
Carbon hoops w/inserts are pretty awesome too.
The Kalmyk
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Wheelset all day!!
And, if its in the budget, the Zipp Moto 3Zero’s are off the chart!! They remind me of Old BMX z-rims in structure. E-bike rated and no inserts required. Ive bottomed out the rear tire a few time and just keep moving. Tough as nails
And, if its in the budget, the Zipp Moto 3Zero’s are off the chart!! They remind me of Old BMX z-rims in structure. E-bike rated and no inserts required. Ive bottomed out the rear tire a few time and just keep moving. Tough as nails
Paul H
Fearless OOS Poser
Whats the goal? Shed weight? Better performance?
Go wheel set or fork
Depending what you currently have on your bike, wheels and fork will knock down weight and give you better performance.... with noticeable differences.
If you just want hang with the cool kids in school... I guess AXS?
Go wheel set or fork
Depending what you currently have on your bike, wheels and fork will knock down weight and give you better performance.... with noticeable differences.
If you just want hang with the cool kids in school... I guess AXS?
Jmann
Never gonna let you down.
I agree that upgrading the shifter makes more of a noticeable difference than the RD.
Personally I usually don’t upgrade drivetrain stuff until it breaks or wears out. Or come across a good deal.
Nice wheels are a good investment, I’m guessing your stock hubs probably don’t have good engagement, you’ll notice that difference immediately.
Having just switched to a carbon MTB wheel set. I would say that was the biggest improvement that I've done.
However....
I only saved .990 lb of rotating weight. Rear wheel ended up heavier than stock aluminum wheel. Im sure all the savings was in tire choice and the front wheel was extremely lighter than stock.
But the ride feel was worth every penny spent.
However....
I only saved .990 lb of rotating weight. Rear wheel ended up heavier than stock aluminum wheel. Im sure all the savings was in tire choice and the front wheel was extremely lighter than stock.
But the ride feel was worth every penny spent.
Karate Monkey
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The only real difference between derailleurs (other than weight) is what the pulleys spin on, for Shimano; plain bearings [read: bushings] for Deore, ceramic for XT, ball bearings for XTR. The clutch assembly is functionally identical--though you do have to remove the cover to adjust it below XT.
The shifters get actual functional upgrades: multiple downshifts, and a bearing for the upshift paddle.
The shifters get actual functional upgrades: multiple downshifts, and a bearing for the upshift paddle.
Cole
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Not too concerned with weight, just performance, I guess. Current fork is a Fox 34 performance.
Cole
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Thanks, glad to hear the feel is that noticable. That was my concern, spending that kind money and not noticing the difference.
Paul H
Fearless OOS Poser
Cole
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I think they do make it, but havent considered it. Is there a big difference?