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02-21-2007, 08:48 PM
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so im looking into getting some new wheels for my stp, and im thinking about the halo sas wheels.
http://unrealcycles.com/catalog/item42.htm
anyone have any comments or experience with these?
let me know
michael
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02-21-2007, 11:13 PM
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admin+dirtdawgz
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From what I have read online, they're quite heavy, but tough to destroy. I've seen some in the classified sections of RM.
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02-22-2007, 12:12 AM
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Chain Reaction Cycles has them for $280 shipped... Thats a good price if you can wait for shipping...
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02-22-2007, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by East Bay Rich
From what I have read online, they're quite heavy, but tough to destroy. I've seen some in the classified sections of RM.
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happen to know the weight?
i didnt see that anywhere
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02-22-2007, 01:46 PM
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they look sexy :) and would probably look cool with a diety white setup
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02-22-2007, 02:42 PM
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they are really heavy.... but they are soooo strong if theyre built nice. great wheels. really heavyy though.
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02-22-2007, 10:02 PM
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I have a back 24" 48 spoke wheel and it is super strong and some what heavy
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02-22-2007, 10:09 PM
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i mean i dont mind if its slightly heavy, cuz right now my bike is on the lighter side, but would you say its really heavy or too heavy for a hardtail
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02-23-2007, 08:50 AM
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I don't know michael. that wheelset seems like overkill. Heavy 48 and 36 spoke wheels. I would reccomend azonic outlaws. They are bombproof, and I think are lighter than the SAS wheels. They aren't expensive either. look into them.
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02-23-2007, 12:18 PM
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My SunRingle SUV wheelset are pretty good, its got Abbah hubs( good engagement) and strong rims, I got them for 225 a year ago on adrenalinebikes
They are pretty light too
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02-23-2007, 10:47 PM
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theres a difference between strong and stupid... heavy rims make a bike feel like ****... if you want strong, just get 729s on hadleys or something... but i guarantee you that you can break any wheel, not matter what the weight or strength. so go for a lighter cheaper wheel and just ride smoother... get a good build too, cory/cody (i dont remeber exactly) up at blastenhoff can build a mean wheel, so can mikes bikes.
i ride lil all mountain/xc wheels on my ht and theyve held up through some tough ****, got um for 30 bucks used...
aaaand, my dh bike has 823s on hadleys, and i beat on it really hard (its a dh bike), therye still straight as an arrow...
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Downhill racing is not an extreme sport.
unless youre into that sorta thing...
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02-24-2007, 09:37 AM
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I've had issues with the rear 1st gen Outlaw QR not holding. The part of the hub that contact the inside of the drop out isn't grippy enough. I'd expect a grooved surface.
-Rich
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02-24-2007, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by insaneMTBdude34
so im looking into getting some new wheels for my stp, and im thinking about the halo sas wheels.
http://unrealcycles.com/catalog/item42.htm
anyone have any comments or experience with these?
let me know
michael |
I've ridden 24" SAS wheels with 36 spokes. They are super burly. If you are running 26" wheels, and do a lot of 180's, tire taps, smoothies, and general street/park riding, I would say get em! They work great. If you just ride trails, and dirt jumps you may want to get something a bit lighter.
You can always build up your own wheels too. If you go that route, I'd get Atomlab GI dirt rims, and hubs of your choice. For a front hub, cheap is fine, just make sure the bearings are sealed. From a manufacturing standpoint, it's pretty hard to screw up a front hub, it's the hub body, and bearings, there is no reason to pay lots of money for simple technology here. For a rear hub, I'd spend a little more. Some of the better hubs have a noticible difference in engagement points, weight, and overall smoothness.
If you do decide to go with the Halo's get the 36's. The 48's are such an overkill. Hell, most BMXr's don't even ride 48's anymore.
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02-24-2007, 11:18 PM
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watever you do dont get the 48 spoke ones. unless ur really big and are really not smooth at street(180's 360's) it will be really hard to wreck the SASs if you keep them in good shape(truing). I think they are a bit too much on the heavy side. I myself am using mavic 729 laced to a chris king. its soooo nice. the 729s are super stiff a little heavy(lighter then SAS) and they are super strong also. might cost a little bit more to build(depending on hub). the rims are about 90-100 and with a hub u can get them as cheap as like 40 for ok hubs and a little bit more for the build. over all the sas wheels are super strong but heavy and will make the bike feel a little clumsy. so i recomend mavic! theyre super strong
P.S. make sure you have a good mechanic building your wheel, makes the biggest difference.
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02-27-2007, 10:40 PM
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besides the sas halos are there other halos ( i forgot the names)
that are strong, but not as heavy
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