Sonmi451

Since you all probably know way more about wheels/tires than I do....

My bike is in my sig. Stock everything. I now have about 300 miles on it but I want to lighten it up a little and spend some money because why not?

I ride 90% paved road/trail but 10% is a little sandy/dirt. My stock wheels are really heavy at 9.4 pounds including cassette & everything. The stock tires slide a little when I ride in the dirt so I wouldn't mind something a little more grippy but as long as they aren't worse than what I'm riding I can live.

Budet is under $1000 but cheaper is always better. Just looking for the best bang for the buck! I browsed the last 14 pages of this sub but didn't find much discussion on wheels. I'm really hoping there will be some Labor day sale on last years wheels somewhere that I can pickup for a good price. Also open to craigslist if I know what to look for.

I keep looking at this link everyday hoping for a miracle sale, but those are supposedly MTB wheels so not sure if those are best suited to my usage:
Mavic Crossmax SL 29 Wheelset | Backcountry.com

ColonelSanders

How much do you weigh?

NormanF

Expensive! Nothing my Alex 29er wheelset can't do. Bike mechanics will tell you there's little reason to upgrade to a brand name wheelset. You can get the most bang for your buck upgrading to better tires instead. At your budget, a light set of Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 29er tires would go a long way towards giving you a better riding bike and cutting down appreciably on the weight.

Sonmi451

150. I'll probably settle in at 145 though.

Thanks I'll take a look at some Schwalbe's. They seem to have a ton of tires that would work.

ColonelSanders

At around 150, you will be spoiled for choice, unlike us heavy clydes.

Sonmi451

What about the Marathon Racer? I don't know how but it says they're 50g lighter than my existing tires with way better grip I'm sure.

NormanF

Folding bead tires are usually expensive. I scored a Marathon Dureme set for under $50. One tire alone back in the day cost $90. Its in the 40 c size.

ColonelSanders

I suspect that will be one hell of a tyre and something you should strongly consider getting.

DorkDisk

You can pick pretty much any wheelset at your weight. The main thing to watch for is axle compatibility. Most MTBs are now using 142 mm rears and both axles are through-axles. You may find your options limited if you have a 135 rear and QRs.

A good solution is to pick out all your components and have it built. For example , Chris King hubs are proven, and build fairly light wheels. There are many, many options once you go this route

Another thing to watch for is rim width. MTB wheels have wide rims for fat tires. Make sure your tires are not too narrow for the rims

Sonmi451

How can I tell what my axel is? I'm not at home ill try to look later. Also wouldn't I be better off with more of a road wheel with a more grippy tire?

TakingMyTime

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DorkDisk

A hybrid will most likely have 135mm standard QR. You will want to double check the measurement

A traditional road wheelset will lack disk mounts and comes in 130mm

Modern road or cyclocross disk wheels will work better, as these do come in 135mm, just make sure they have traditional skewers

Sonmi451

Okay that makes sense now.

are any of those compatible with disc brakes?

TakingMyTime

No

DorkDisk

None of these are compatible with OP's bike.

OP needs something like these:
Easton EA90 XD Disc 700C Road Wheel > Components > Wheels, Tires and Tubes > Road and Cross Wheels | Jenson USA
Industry Nine Torch I25TL-DISC Wheelset > Components > Wheels, Tires and Tubes > Road and Cross Wheels | Jenson USA

DorkDisk

Meh. Im not too impressed with my Marin's OEM wheels. They are heavy, laterally flexy, accelerate slowly, and have soft cones.

They also weigh over 2000g.

A nice light wheelset will provide a smoother ride, flex less, have better quality bearings, and shed at least a pound of rotational weight

If anyone benefits from lightweight frames and components, its light riders. OEM stuff is now built for 300+ pounds, it seriously beats up light riders.

Sonmi451

Wow those Eastons are cheap and pretty light. That's the best option I've seen yet assuming they will fit. Will my cassette fit that? It's 9 speed.

DorkDisk

Yes, but you will need a 1.8mm spacer to fill up the wider freehub body

Sonmi451

Im an idiot I didn't see the price is for each wheel. Still not bad though.

Sonmi451

Can anyone tell me if these are decent and will fit?

Easton EA90 XC 29 Wheelset | UST Clincher