Battle of the Affordable 29er Wheels - Hunt vs STANS vs Nukeproof vs Spank

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In today's video we take a look at 4 affordable wheels and how they stack up against each other. A good wheelset will make or break your hardtail, and fortunately I've had many miles on each one. Which one would you pick? Do you have a favorite budget wheelset?
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  • @noelwarner8874
    @noelwarner88743 жыл бұрын

    I love real information on products and this channel is chock full of real world info, thanks Steve!

  • @ds1755
    @ds17553 жыл бұрын

    Great review. In my opinion I feel you were spot on with your assessment about spank taking a beating on super chunky trails. I almost purchased the spank 359’s but ended up getting the hunt trail wide in mullet style. I’m looking forward to riding them soon. Thanks again for the review.👍👍👍

  • @thecappy
    @thecappy3 жыл бұрын

    I've been a gravel rider for the last 6 years. I recently preordered the spec chisel frame and now have to buy all new stuff to build it up, as most of my old parts won't fit a mtn bike. Love the channel, and thanks for schooling me on ways of the hardtail.

  • @mrrims
    @mrrims3 жыл бұрын

    Great info. I ran Stans Flow rear wheel for awhile and it was a great wheel and hub.

  • @rlake349
    @rlake3493 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I’ve been waiting for a wheel review like this.

  • @jasonmcmillan1165
    @jasonmcmillan11653 жыл бұрын

    Love this video! Love your very honest transparent information. Very very helpful. I'm in the middle of getting my new wheelset for my Trek Stache... Going with spank Oozy 395 rims. (29 x 2.6) DT Swiss Champion spokes with brass nipples and Race Face Vault hubs. I'm a big Rider at 6'4 215 lbs. Your video gave me a lot more confidence on my decision thank you very much

  • @sebastianriosochoa5829
    @sebastianriosochoa58293 жыл бұрын

    you almost read my mind.. Was looking for these wheels, and you came up with the perfect vid. thanx!!!

  • @ohwell2790
    @ohwell27902 жыл бұрын

    Keep looking at up grades for my hard tail. I am 78 and still look forward to really cool stuff for my bike. Thanks

  • @jrau13
    @jrau133 жыл бұрын

    Ive had the Horizon V2 for a while now and they have been solid. Used them on the hardtail then moved them to the full suspension and have zero complaints. Especially for the cost.

  • @jasoncampbell2231
    @jasoncampbell22313 жыл бұрын

    I've been riding the trail wides for a year on my Jeffsy and love them. Great value. Just checked and it looked like chain reaction has one of the spanks left in stock with free shipping to us.

  • @jodyconrad3855
    @jodyconrad38553 жыл бұрын

    Another great review Steve - thanks. I hope We Are One sends you a set of Converts to try out. A different level of wheel but would love to hear your thoughts on them specifically for a hardtail. Still waiting for my Fuse to bolt them to...

  • @shannonkeller8003
    @shannonkeller80033 жыл бұрын

    Great insight with real world opinions that we’ve all grown to trust! When talking bikes with people in my circles, I refer them to so many of your videos to help them make the right choice for them. Great job, you are building an amazing resource for all of us that love pedaling! Thank you Hardtail Party!

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for spreading the word, I really appreciate it.

  • @rustyshackleford9498
    @rustyshackleford94983 жыл бұрын

    Great info. Need to get a new wheelset on the Krampus. My shop always recommends We Are One, but idk if I'm willing to spend that much. Have been really interested in Spank.

  • @tdmjfountain
    @tdmjfountain3 жыл бұрын

    You are the best reviewer out there! I really appreciate your knowledge and honesty.

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I really appreciate it. Hopefully word spreads and we can keep growing the channel to get more opportunities to review stuff.

  • @KlevorKaos
    @KlevorKaos10 ай бұрын

    Thanks man exactly what I was looking for. I was trying to decide between the Spanx and the Nukeproofs, so sounds like the spanks it is! Great reviews

  • @michiganmafiamx5543
    @michiganmafiamx55433 жыл бұрын

    Based on the earlier review I bought the NukeProof for a 2015 Salsa Spearfish (my 19 year old sons bike) and they are an absolutely amazing wheelset.

  • @2scoops624
    @2scoops6243 жыл бұрын

    Great content as usual Steve!

  • @andyfrank-loron5652
    @andyfrank-loron56523 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve! This is a great topic!

  • @itsEmerald5
    @itsEmerald53 жыл бұрын

    Super helpful video! Thanks!

  • @jonmac1
    @jonmac13 жыл бұрын

    Perfect timing! I'm shopping for wheels at this very moment and have a couple of these sitting in my cart.

  • @lukesteele5013
    @lukesteele50133 жыл бұрын

    I love stans, great value and super durable. I have a set of crest v2s laced to Chris kings on my xc hardtail and a set of stans arch wheels with the neo hubs on my banshee prime. I would recommend stans rims to anyone who is looking to upgrade but I haven't ridden any other higher end stuff and I'm sure all of these wheels are great.

  • @ashevillescarborough
    @ashevillescarborough3 жыл бұрын

    Good review.. do have a buddy who has dented the heck out of his hunts.. and he had never dented rims previously.

  • @thescandiflick
    @thescandiflick Жыл бұрын

    Nice Review Steve , appreciate the time you put in. Does spoke count matter on a hardtail ? 28H vs 32H ?

  • @JulianoGSF
    @JulianoGSF2 жыл бұрын

    Great content dude!

  • @zsanterre
    @zsanterre3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the upload, great vid. Whats the difference between the spank 350 vibe and the spank 359 vibe?

  • @douglawrence4066
    @douglawrence40663 жыл бұрын

    I run Spank OOZY's on my Chromag and can't agree more. Truly great hardtail wheels. Super durable, relatively inexpensive, tough and I quite agree with the 'Feel' Steve talks about.

  • @alabaster4263

    @alabaster4263

    Жыл бұрын

    The 395+

  • @All_the_bikes_are_cool
    @All_the_bikes_are_cool3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks... Another great video 🙌🏼 personally I am DT Swiss fan 🤩The only issue is availability now 😂 I was thinking about trying Hunt wheels, but since Brexit... Well I somehow sorted another DT Swiss set from Germany 🤩

  • @erikklumpp2853
    @erikklumpp28533 жыл бұрын

    I love my hunt enduro wheels, favorite wheels I have owned in a long time

  • @TrailFeatures
    @TrailFeatures3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video!

  • @paulwolfram7774
    @paulwolfram7774 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a light and moderately aggressive full sus rider and I had the Hunt Trail Wide V1 and they were pretty soft (although I agree they felt really nice). My Stan's Flow are holding up perfectly since 2 years.

  • @Bennyhanna7
    @Bennyhanna73 жыл бұрын

    Put the nukeproofs on my SS honzo build based, in part, your in depth review. So far they are fantastic, but my only other wheel experience is the stock wheels on entry to mid level bikes, so in comparison to those, it is a major step up!

  • @TheLoveMovement83
    @TheLoveMovement833 жыл бұрын

    You rock!!! keep doin the do. From the UK with love.

  • @o1o1oo1o
    @o1o1oo1o3 жыл бұрын

    I love my Hunt wheels! works excellent and the price its amazing

  • @jaimejimenez4715
    @jaimejimenez47155 ай бұрын

    Great review and thank you for all the information! Have you tried the Industry Nine 1/1 enduro S wheelset? I'm contemplating purchasing the Hunt Trail wide or the Industry Nine. I know that the industry nine cost more and not sure if they are worth the extra cash. Take care!

  • @waynegiles9320
    @waynegiles93203 жыл бұрын

    Have Hunt Trailwide on my Orange P7 29er. Brilliant value, the weight saving, engagement and feel have made such a difference to the bike 👍

  • @danielg3078
    @danielg30782 жыл бұрын

    Love my spank 359 vibrocore rear wheel. Bought it for just the hub

  • @tomkenworthy2320
    @tomkenworthy2320 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve only just seen this video! Nice work as always Steve, refreshing in a world of marketing BS! I have stan’s crest mk4’s for my xc/trail wheelset which I still jump and bike park I just avoid really rocky stuff. They fit a 2.3 to 2.5 maxxis no worries at all they all tend to come out at 2.3 ish anyway! They feel beautifully forgiving and zippy. I had them hand laced with sapim CX rays and to high engagement yet cheap Bitex hubs. Came out at 1600g the pair and I’ve only just buckled the rear after several months of abuse on the rear of the sirius S5. Do you think the quality of the build and spokes have a big impact on feel and strength?

  • @techjeeper8800
    @techjeeper88002 жыл бұрын

    I picked up a set of nukeproof horizon V2s this week!

  • @yamahschector
    @yamahschector Жыл бұрын

    Best upgrade ever I mean ever for me was going to 1/12 GX that came stock on my new hardtail. My older full suspension came 2/10. I was out of shape first ride of the season and could climb better than I have in the past

  • @mellissanash7517
    @mellissanash75173 жыл бұрын

    This was great info as always, thank you! Would you say the Stans would be good on a gravel/xc setup with 29x2.2 xc tires? Do any of these come in 35mm & above?

  • @123dwd
    @123dwd Жыл бұрын

    FYI if your stans hub blows up but the rim is still ok, the flange size on a Hope pro4 is close enough you can lace up a new wheel using all the same spokes.

  • @philstadnicki7882
    @philstadnicki78823 жыл бұрын

    My horizon v2’s have held up so well compared to the v1’s i had. Massive improvement. Great wheels

  • @eriksdodges853

    @eriksdodges853

    3 жыл бұрын

    How do the v2 compare to the v1? I'm going on 2 yrs with my v1's with zero issues...

  • @marclyes546

    @marclyes546

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wish the rim join was a welded construction as mine failed there, the wheels are really nice, nice hubs etc, bomber if they were welded.

  • @philstadnicki7882

    @philstadnicki7882

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@eriksdodges853 i had freehub issues with my v1’s after 3 or 4 weeks. Had to replace it and then the second one started to do the same thing- slipping. Also found the rims dented easily. However for the money I couldn’t really complain. A lot of wheel for the money. They felt great and were lighter than the previous set i had on the bike

  • @eriksdodges853

    @eriksdodges853

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@philstadnicki7882 I've heard of the early hubs having issues, I took a chance and bought mine after they made some changes to the first run and I have had zero issues at all...I think my engagement might not be as good as the 1st ones but I haven't been left stranded! I believe the 1st ones had 90+ tooth and the ones I have are in the 40's, 6 pawl....I might pick up a V2 rear wheel just to compare!

  • @hfedrums123
    @hfedrums1233 жыл бұрын

    I have trail wide and Enduro wide and love em on my sb150 I will say they need a liner if you ride aggressive

  • @politan83
    @politan83 Жыл бұрын

    I got the Horizon V2s when they were 50% off, though I have to wait until spring to try them.

  • @kenny_kaos
    @kenny_kaos3 жыл бұрын

    Not that I’m saying they’re the best but the Bontrager Line Comp 30s are pretty good value-wise. I just ordered the 40s since I run plus tires but $199 rear and $149 front.

  • @thedreamer6868
    @thedreamer68683 жыл бұрын

    Great vid, as usual ;) I think the hunt enduro are in 28/32 spokes guise whereas the trail hunt are only 28 spokes front and rear. I have this wheelset (hunt trail, 29") and I'm a heavy rider on a BC podsol (bought thanks to you, Steve) and unfortunately I put too many dings on the rear wheel, pinch flat 2 times. I've swapped for a dt swiss rear wheel (E1900, budget friendly) and it is so much more robust ! I'm keeping the hunt trail front wheel for the time being. Thanks for this channel !

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the killer bike. That podsol is super fast.

  • @thedreamer6868

    @thedreamer6868

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hardtailparty it's been the bike I was waiting for, without knowing it (if it makes sens). Without you, I would have missed it ! I'm very pleased with the Podsol, an amazingly capable bike. Thanks again for the great work you do !

  • @billymartyn5573
    @billymartyn55733 жыл бұрын

    A lot of good content here.

  • @guwapo20
    @guwapo203 жыл бұрын

    Completely agree.. I’m a rougher enduro rider don’t flow over the rocks like you :). I’ve been through 3 carbon rims and dingged some aluminum. I finally threw on a spank rear wheel and a carbon front. The spank vib just keeps taking a beating and rolling 👍🏼

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    3 жыл бұрын

    It really is surprising what that rim will do

  • @Nullking_
    @Nullking_3 жыл бұрын

    I have the Hunt trail wide tires on my Ibis Ripmo and they feel good, I do get your comment on it feels like it may chop your tires and cause a pinch flat. I did push them hard through a rough rock garden and dented the rear wheel only after a month of riding them. The wheel hold air and didn’t pinch flat but got pretty out of true. I did get it back in true and plan on replacing the rim after some more time on them.

  • @SidiNic

    @SidiNic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you have the v2 version? Becausr the v1 were easily dented

  • @Nullking_

    @Nullking_

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SidiNic yeah mine are V1, I got mine just before they updated them to the V2.

  • @bk83082
    @bk830823 жыл бұрын

    My bike came with Stan's Flow D rims, which I think are OE only, and I'm super happy with them. Like Steve said, you couldn't ask for an easier rim to set up tubeless.

  • @oklahotb3217

    @oklahotb3217

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just got a bike with Stan's Flow S1's and it really was the easiest tubeless set up ever. Got it done easily with a floor pump

  • @tsalesto

    @tsalesto

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree, I run Flow MK3 in the front and Baron MK3 in the rear and both are easy to set up even using just a normal floor pump.

  • @501ldk
    @501ldk Жыл бұрын

    It might be an idea to do a similar comparison video of forks. This is a pretty important topic for hardtails.

  • @michalandel8166
    @michalandel81663 жыл бұрын

    I think Bontrager Line 30 Comp would be a good option if you are on even tighter budget. They just updated them about a month ago. 29 id, 54t but can be upgraded to 108t with extra springs and pawls for $30. I think they are $300 for wheelset! Granted, this may be more of a sidegrade for some people, but still an upgrade for lower end bikes with narrower, maybe non tubeless wheels and low engagement hubs. Wonder what your thoughts are on those. Too bad I made a small dent in the rear one running too low of a pressure so mine can now be used with tube only. I have a Horizon v2 rear waiting to be setup on my Middlechild, so great to hear you like them.

  • @oklahotb3217

    @oklahotb3217

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have a 29 and a 27.5 set of the line comp 30's. I really like mine a lot and a great wheel for the price

  • @JAvellino669
    @JAvellino6692 ай бұрын

    I picked up a Norco Torrent S2, and was lucky enough to get it with Stan's Flow S2 rims. They were assembled with cheap Shimano hubs, but the Stan's rim profile is impressive. I may get a Flow Mk 4 rear wheel to take advantage of their new magnetic hub with 1.66° of engagement! Even the E-sync is decent at 8.18°. They look more robust than the outgoing hubs.

  • @LukeBlazevic
    @LukeBlazevic3 жыл бұрын

    Have you tried the Specialized Stout 29 wheels? If so, how do they stack up against these wheels?

  • @BengLang84
    @BengLang843 жыл бұрын

    Steve, is the stans flow ex3 laced to a hydra hubs a good pair? I am putting them on a Specialized stumpjumper?

  • @briangdozier
    @briangdozier10 ай бұрын

    I am going to try the Hunt Trail Wide with a Tannus insert in the rear

  • @kennethelliot8164
    @kennethelliot81643 жыл бұрын

    Dt 350 straightpulls and archs or flows depending on your weight or riding. You can build a 1500g set for 600 bucks, great budget ultra racing wheelset. You MUST use conical nipple washers and sapim secure lock nipples per discussion with Stans, I didnt and mine fell apart...several times. Stans wheels radially deflect more than about any other hoops due to the low section height. This means when you rim strike the wheel deflects and spokes go slack instead of denting (can still happen though, less likely). The slack spokes allow the nipples to back off if not spoke frozen or locking nipples. When the spokes regain tension the nipple washers spread out the load.

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great points about the stans rims. A lot of people build them incorrectly and pay the price.

  • @jasonsheridan6222
    @jasonsheridan62222 ай бұрын

    Just wondering where you would slot in the Bontrager line comp 30 wheels into this comparison. I noticed Steve you like them quite a bit on your Roscoe 9 review.

  • @callumjohnson9433
    @callumjohnson94333 ай бұрын

    Id love if you could get your hands on some silt mtb rims and try them against the hunt set.

  • @evanscott7652
    @evanscott76523 жыл бұрын

    I need a 29er wheel set that can hold up to all the hucks to flat and stair sets I bomb on my hardtail as well as trail riding.... I wonder if any of these would work

  • @thetech_rider9654
    @thetech_rider96543 жыл бұрын

    awesome! love the video, love the detail. one question: my past experience with spank is they dent notably easy, has that been an issue for you with these?

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have i handful of rides on these so far and no dents, but i can't speak to long-term reliability of them. Unfortunately I had to send them back right after this review. Hopefully others can chime in. The rim profiile of this model looks great. I'm not normally a fan of spank products but i really like these wheels

  • @thetech_rider9654

    @thetech_rider9654

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hardtailparty thank you. im thinking of upgrading my nukeproof scout to either the spanks or the horizon wheels

  • @lars_atx

    @lars_atx

    3 жыл бұрын

    I read a review on the OOZY where author said he talked to Spank at interbike and Spank said their rim walls are designed to dent, not crack. I was looking at 350VC or 359VC set myself so this is timely review

  • @ivannagy6427
    @ivannagy6427 Жыл бұрын

    Hi mate i like your channel. Would you do the review on hunt trail v 2 version? They should be stronger

  • @premierS3
    @premierS33 жыл бұрын

    I'd love you hear your review of Hunt's enduro wide :)

  • @spokedrunkieband6888

    @spokedrunkieband6888

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just ordered some v2 enduro wides

  • @lathamstylemtb
    @lathamstylemtb3 жыл бұрын

    Nukeproof horizon v2 wheels are amazing for the price. Hub sounds amazing which is a bonus. Had to replace my wheel set after a one month old shimano xt hub died. At least with nukeproof I can buy freehub bodies separately

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    3 жыл бұрын

    The new shimano stuff is junk. I'm not impressed at all.

  • @hmosier1
    @hmosier13 жыл бұрын

    Great review. Just found ya through your timber jack review. Subscribed! If you’re running tubeless then the Hunt pinch flat factor shouldn’t be an issue right? I’m tight on cash so I’m leaning for the Hunt purely from a price point factor, but the new wheels will be going on my bikepacking hardtail - do you have an opinion as to which of these would hold up best under load?

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can still pinch flat even with tubeless.

  • @edwinharvie6174
    @edwinharvie61743 жыл бұрын

    Great review again Steve. Any experience with Sun Ringle Durocs?

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    3 жыл бұрын

    A bit, but i was focusing on entire wheel reviews here, not just rims.

  • @timzuber6682

    @timzuber6682

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have a factory set of the 35s. The Sun Ringle hubs engagement is not great and not upgradeable (36 or similar POE). They are nothing on the 350s (54 POE) on my other wheelset. Been happy with the rims and compliance particularly for the low retail cost available locally to us in Australia. They ship with HG and XD freewheels, pre taped tubeless, with valves and sealant supplied which is a bonus. They were cheaper than the models reviewed in this video - like half the price of the spanks in Australia. I've been happy but would think I would prefer the Spanks, NP or Hunts personally but made a choice based on available funds to get me out and riding. If I was to upgrade anything on my hard tail it would be the wheels but I'm going to ride the Ringles into the ground first!

  • @juansanchez-tr1dq

    @juansanchez-tr1dq

    3 жыл бұрын

    My stache came with duroc 50s, they have been great but on the heavy side.

  • @alonyc
    @alonyc3 жыл бұрын

    aHa, thanks for the review. I just bought a new rear wheel and am getting the matching front in a 28h. I got... the Arch Mk3 for my Spesh fuse. I am running 2.3's and I wanted a lighter wheel. It's not terribly rocky here in Socal where I ride and I just wanted something to keep up with the rocket friends for the climbs and for the odd race or 5 that I may jump into when local races come back. Will it be too hot to come ride with you guys in AZ in late May..? I'd bring a beefier tire and rim set. Thanks! Oh, and just upgraded to a GX groupset. My rig is feeling tight!

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's pretty warm in may, but we still ride.

  • @smleitch
    @smleitch3 жыл бұрын

    Horizon V2 rear with Tannus Armour Tubeless has been an absolute treat. Interested to see how the updated version of the Hunt wheels do, looks like they made some changes to the rim profile to address the dents / tire pinching

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately these are the older hunt rims. I don't have the new ones in, but I'd like to test them.

  • @loganmumma3337

    @loganmumma3337

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's not a 1-1 comparison, but I have the Hunt Enduro Wide's and the rim profile is much lower than their previous rim profiles. I think they are great. Very easy to set up, comfortable, and look nice. I do plan on adding a rear insert soon though.

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@loganmumma3337 do you have the brand new ones that were announced a week or two ago?

  • @loganmumma3337

    @loganmumma3337

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hardtailparty Nope. I didn't see that they announced new ones. I got mine a month or two ago, but I have an older Hunt Wheelset as well and these enduro wides have a much more moto style rim profile than my others.

  • @loganmumma3337

    @loganmumma3337

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jeffm5271 I haven't heard great things about the Tannus inserts. Most people I know go for Vittoria Airliners or CushCore.

  • @boybusilakbikes
    @boybusilakbikes Жыл бұрын

    Would the spank's vibrocore still be felt if you're running inserts anyway?

  • @mellissanash7517
    @mellissanash75174 ай бұрын

    Did you ever get a chance to test out the Stans Arch Mk4, which is wider 29mm rim with an updated design?

  • @Bikepacking
    @Bikepacking2 жыл бұрын

    Great info which one can handle plus tire ie 3 inch

  • @groovylu1
    @groovylu13 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Love my Kona Lava Dome but I am looking to upgrade the wheelset. Did I miss the links to purchase any of these wheels? Didn't see them in the video description.

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wish i had links to purchase for ya, but as you know, many things are out of stock right now.

  • @groovylu1

    @groovylu1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hardtailparty I just found some Spank Vibracore 350 wheelset at a really good price. Any major differences between those and the 359 you reviewed?

  • @ktom300
    @ktom3002 жыл бұрын

    Have you seen any cracking around drive side spokes on your MK3's?

  • @hambo76
    @hambo762 жыл бұрын

    From an Australian perspective the value choice is the Nukeproof (Stock notwithstanding) - Spank Vibrocore 359 rear wheel - AU$667 Nukeproof Horizon V2 rear wheel - AU$459 Spank Vibrocore 350/359 wheelset - AU$919 Hunt Trail Wide V2 wheelset (only) - AU$805 (they add delivery and tax on top of the listed price) Nukeproof Horizon V2 wheelset (with ARD liner) - AU$629

  • @domfluin1819
    @domfluin18193 жыл бұрын

    I’ve a set of Hunt Endurowide on my Stanton Switch9er and absolutely love them. Super quick engagement and so solid feeling. Great for the money.

  • @BrianRPaterson

    @BrianRPaterson

    2 жыл бұрын

    They're a bit heavier than the Trail Wide wheels. Do you notice it? Or, do you just want the peace of mind from the more bombproof wheels? I'm 150lbs and don't hit it that hard. But, I am a big believer in peace of mind. So I'm leaning towards Enduro wide, but my common sense says Trail Wide is fine. Cheers

  • @domfluin1819

    @domfluin1819

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BrianRPaterson I’ve not ridden the trail wide, but am a pretty big guy, so just wanted something super bombproof really. I have the Hunt Gravel Wide on my gravel bike and just can’t fault either set to be fair.

  • @BrianRPaterson

    @BrianRPaterson

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@domfluin1819 Excellent. Hunt sounds like a winner. I'll give the Trail Wide hoops a go. They should be ideal for day-in day-out trail riding. Thanks for the info. Cheers

  • @SidiNic

    @SidiNic

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BrianRPaterson did you buy the set, and how does it perform? I have the same dilemma, the trail should be enough but you know the enduro are bombproof

  • @Leo-wf7qc
    @Leo-wf7qc2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve, could you please make a similar video for the 27.5/27.5+? I think it'd be really interesting especially for the plus ones, since I find them the most fun for enjoying the riding.

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't have many 27.5 bikes to try then on, and i don't have many 27.5 wheels sadly. Most of these wheels are available as 27.5 though, so it should give you a good amount of info

  • @thomasamos4055
    @thomasamos40553 жыл бұрын

    I've got Stan's Arch S1 on my full suspension 29r with some 2.4 inch tyres and the nice hub and they are great. I know people obsess over thick rims, but 2.4 is right in the middle of their recommended width.

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Stans recommends really narrow rims for some reason. Ibis, on the other hand goes the other way and recommends a 35i for a 2.3-2.6

  • @thomasamos4055

    @thomasamos4055

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hardtailparty they work a treat and the profile on the tyres is nice.

  • @stuartmclean3843
    @stuartmclean38432 жыл бұрын

    New to mtb coz im a roadie, im riding mtb as part of my winter training for the road, i will be riding gravel and road only on my mountain bike, im looking for a light mtb wheelset best suited for gravel and tarmac, which would u recommend, im thinking hunt as i have easy access to a dealer living in the UK, also thinking of switching to thickslick 29r tyres, sorry to offend any true mtb riders but im using my mtb 2 to 3 times a week as part of my winter race training plan for the road, any help on my questions would be much appreciated

  • @nolanhopkins1219
    @nolanhopkins12199 ай бұрын

    What do you think of the Ibis Send aluminum wheels?

  • @chawkins45ify
    @chawkins45ify3 жыл бұрын

    Im running the new bontrager line elite carbon wheels for $900 and upgraded to six pawls and I'll say these are the best value carbon rims available, plus they ride amazing!

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've heard good (and bad) things about those. I'd love to try them one day.

  • @stefromfortworth
    @stefromfortworth3 жыл бұрын

    Here in the UK, the Nukeproof v2's are slightly cheaper than the Hunt Trail wide.

  • @bigstottbigstott
    @bigstottbigstott3 жыл бұрын

    Anyone with Hunt wheels - have you managed to get the end caps off to get to the bearings to change them? The axle is flush up against the inner race and can't be pushed to one side to get purchase with a drift. How do you get the bearings out?

  • @Marc28031984
    @Marc280319843 жыл бұрын

    Nice collection of disc brake rotors 😅😂🤙🏼

  • @iwantmyu2b
    @iwantmyu2b2 жыл бұрын

    I love the Spank stuff, but I've used the Spike bar with and without vibracore. Cannot tell the difference. A buddy of mine has one of their 27.5 wheelsets with vibracore. Same thing - he said he can't tell the difference. Maybe we're just not sensitive enough. I think they make great products, but I'll stick with the non-vibracore. To each, his own.

  • @wolfiesmith7674
    @wolfiesmith76743 жыл бұрын

    I’ve owned Hunt trail and enduro. Thankfully I now own hope pro4 on XM481

  • @SidiNic

    @SidiNic

    2 жыл бұрын

    You had problems with them?

  • @dgassert
    @dgassert3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review. Good info. Do you have a preference on the Hunt Trail Wide vs Enduro Wide?

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Depends on your goals. I prefer the Nukeproofs over both. I like the endurowide with 2.4-2.6 tires. I like the trailwide with 2.2-2.4 trail tires.

  • @dgassert

    @dgassert

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, NukeProofs seem to be a bit hard to come by in the states. Very few dealers from their web site. At least you can buy direct from Hunt.

  • @sparks701

    @sparks701

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m running 2.6 on my fuse. I went with the enduro wide. They feel great. I think they are gonna be hard to beat for the price.

  • @niceG3s
    @niceG3s2 жыл бұрын

    Have you tried the Ibis S35/29 AL LOGO?

  • @araseliortiz8228
    @araseliortiz82289 ай бұрын

    I'm interested on it, do you have got it in black?

  • @AZRob.
    @AZRob.2 жыл бұрын

    Steve! Hey, are these still your top 4 aluminum wheels to date? Or are there any new ones that you like as much or better? Binge watching your vids again. Cheers!

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are a few others I like too. I've been consulting with my patrons on those. These are all decent though.

  • @AZRob.

    @AZRob.

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hardtailparty Time to become a patron!

  • @tracymcmanus550
    @tracymcmanus5503 жыл бұрын

    My current bike is running the DT Swiss M1900s (29er). It’s pretty rocky where I live, and there is a very real possibility I may have to replace the back wheel at some point (so far it only has a few nicks in it). Would the Stan’s flow be a good replacement? My daughter’s bike has them, and I do love the way the tire sit in the bead

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I haven't been overly impressed with dt's wheels, despite the great reviews they get from the mags.

  • @m1nusasusplus897
    @m1nusasusplus8977 ай бұрын

    I had Arch on Scott Genius, they cracked after usual one season of XC fan rides, even without jumping. Weight 90kg

  • @mtbdizz
    @mtbdizz3 жыл бұрын

    great write up! Have you tried out the i9 enduro 101s? I like them much better than my mk3s I had.

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've tried the old enduro 305s. I loved em on my full sus, but they were pretty stiff for me harstail. Do you ride them kn your full sus or hardtail? Do you prefer the rim feel, of the engagement of the hubs?

  • @mtbdizz

    @mtbdizz

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have them on my full suspension. The engagement is good and the are bomb proof. The wider profile provides the stiffness I like and can run my 29x2.6 hellkats just fine. I haven't made it to the dark side of hard tail yet, but live your content and info. Bought a velocirax last year off your recommendation.

  • @lucarrrr5071
    @lucarrrr5071 Жыл бұрын

    What rear wheel would be the best for big jumps on a hardtail (wheel doesn’t have to be in this video)

  • @johnnyseverson2965
    @johnnyseverson29652 жыл бұрын

    Hey Steve, love you content. I’m building up a Ragley Big Al and in huge part from your video. I’m going to be getting Hunt wheels. I don’t ride enduro style but I do want 2.6 wheels… would you recommend the trail wide or the enduro wide in the hunt line up? Would 2.6 be fine on the trail wide?

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    2 жыл бұрын

    I prefer 35i rims for 2.6. You can technically put 2.6s on just about any mtb rim, but the narrower the rim, the more squirm you're going to feel and the more likely you'll burp them on hard cornering.

  • @johnnyseverson2965

    @johnnyseverson2965

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I might go with the enduro wide then. I know this is preference but 2.6 and good option in the Big Al?

  • @juansanchez-tr1dq
    @juansanchez-tr1dq3 жыл бұрын

    Steve, what would be your recommendation for a bang for the buck wheelset to fit 29×3 tires?

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I havent found any affordable ones that i love yet. They're such a niche size that there isn't a ton of demand, so a lot of companies don't feature them on their budget wheels.

  • @ish474
    @ish4742 жыл бұрын

    I love the vibrocore stuff. I'm willing to give up the extra weight even on bars for the vibration reduction

  • @IndiaMikePapa

    @IndiaMikePapa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Does it actually work well?

  • @ish474

    @ish474

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@IndiaMikePapa to be perfectly honest I can't swear it does. But what I can say honestly is I have pretty bad arthritis in my hands and I can still ride full days even though it still hurts. In my honest opinion I do think that the vibrocore in my handlebars and in my wheels lets me ride longer

  • @joshusanders3127
    @joshusanders31272 жыл бұрын

    HI THANKS FOR THE REVIEW IM KEEN ON THE HUNT AS IM IN UK AND PRICE IS A FACTOR. COULD YOU TELL ME ARE THEY VERY NOISEY AND FOR THE QUICK ENGAJEMENT DO YOU HAVETO HAVE A NOISEY HUB

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Most high engagement hubs are noisy, except for onyx and box

  • @Steventfoy
    @Steventfoy3 жыл бұрын

    What rim would you recommend for an onyx vesper based build? I’m looking for silent trail bliss on my fuse. Probably keep the front wheel around for a while, so looking for a roughly 30 mm rim

  • @hardtailparty

    @hardtailparty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love the silent onyx hubs, but my crosses habe had issues. My classic onyx hubs, on the other hand, have been flawless. I don't think I'll ever buy vespers again. I have side to side play in the hub, and they feel like a loose hub. I've warranties them twoce and i have spent $200 on different drivers, etc. And they still aren't solid like my classics. Don't get me wrong, onyx hubs are my favorites, but I'm not crazy about the vespers.

  • @jameswheeler8364
    @jameswheeler83643 жыл бұрын

    What about 29 plus? I'm going to try wtb i45

  • @davidblackman3127
    @davidblackman31273 жыл бұрын

    I'm curious about the Stan's Baron wheels

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