Superstar Tech 2 evo XC or AM?

[hazza]

Hi,

Want a new set of wheels for my Mountain bike but not sure which ones to get. I do most of my riding over Cannock Chase at the moment (Monkey and Dog) and am slowly upgrading all of the components on the bike. I know I technically do XC riding (100 mm travel bike) but will eventually re-frame the bike into a hardcore hardtail. There is a 100 gram difference between XC and AM wheelsets. Will it be that huge of a difference if I future-proof and get the AM set?

The AM set comes in at 1950 grams for the two wheels and the XC at 1850 grams. I like the idea of the extra strength and as I say, I'd like to be upgrading to an On One evo frame at some point.

Thanks for the input,


Harry
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[AndyB1989]

if you want to do something other then ride across a playing field and dont want them to be shit dont buy superstar wheels.

Piss poor quality control one set might be fantastic but for every mediocre set ive seen ive seen 5 truly awfull sets.

really poor quality bearings too.

If you want a future proof set of wheels with a cast iron warranty and epic build quality go for hope hubs and rims of your choice on the subject of future proofing make sure you go tubeless or atleast tubeless ready.

those superstar wheels claim they have the same engagement as hope ... that is a load of horse shit really.

[hazza]

Ive heard nothing but fantastic reviews about them so far....

I'd love to go the Hope route, but I don't have much cash at the minute due to my girlfriend being out of full time work until next year.

I have Alexrims at the moment with cup and cone bearing which won't stay in true.
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3 Honda NC50's(Sold)-->'72 Puch Maxi S (Sold, want it back!)--> '90 Yamaha RXS 100 (Stolen)--> '87 Honda Cub 90(Sold) --> '95 Kawasaki Eliminator (Sold) --> '98 Bandit 600 (Sold) -->'07 SV650S (Current)

[hazza]

Now iv'e looked into it i have found some negative comments on the builds but they do have a two year warranty. At this proce bracket I'm almost tempted to get them and take my time/get my LBS to check spoke tension etc..

They are only £100 ish
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3 Honda NC50's(Sold)-->'72 Puch Maxi S (Sold, want it back!)--> '90 Yamaha RXS 100 (Stolen)--> '87 Honda Cub 90(Sold) --> '95 Kawasaki Eliminator (Sold) --> '98 Bandit 600 (Sold) -->'07 SV650S (Current)

[AndyB1989]

spoke tension isnt the issue so much its more the rims are made of monkey metal and the hubs are poorly made they might offer a 2 year warranty but ultimately they decide if its a warranty issue or not and from what i gather they dont make it easy.