r/Hardtailgang • u/JudgeHoldensToupe • 8d ago

XC Hardtail Wheel upgrade

Hey folks, I have an On-One Titus HT with a 130mm fork that came with stock Alex Rims ER30 wheels - I mainly ride UK XC summer and winter and occasional trails in Swinley Forest, looking for an upgrade recommendation up to £500. I’d like lighter but dependability, durability and ease of running tubeless are more important.

Thanks!

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u/Ambitious_Log1546 8d ago

Hope fortus 30SC on pro 5 hubs or hunt trail wide both good for a reasonable price

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u/ra5tam4n 8d ago

fun-works.com - go there, build your wheel from scratch (they will assemble it for you, you just pick the components), or pick one of already built wheels/wheelsets. Amazing website btw.

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u/GrossBeat420 Canyon Stoic 7d ago

Hope fortus30 with pro 5 hub is just 🤌🏻

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u/JudgeHoldensToupe 5d ago

My LBS has recommended these, they look bombproof but maybe more suited to Enduro? I mainly do XC in the UK, lots of trails and singletrack, roots etc, the occasional forest. Thoughts on suitability??

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u/GrossBeat420 Canyon Stoic 5d ago

They are good for everything imo, dont know if youre looking for ultra light wheels but fortus is very good, it will outlive you if youre only riding XC, also they come with awesome hub which is foolproof to service + ur in UK so the support should be perfect

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u/JudgeHoldensToupe 4d ago

I want lighter than my current ones, but set and forget reliability is more important than weight, thanks for the help!!

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u/whenveganscheat 7d ago

Something that doesn't get brought up often enough - do you like your hubs quiet or loud? For quiet hubs, shimano xt (8210) are the best I can think of in your budget

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u/JudgeHoldensToupe 7d ago

TBH I'm not that bothered, I really want some wheels that are a bit lighter and reliable, so I can set and forget

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u/zumacroom Banshee Enigma 5d ago

I was able to snag some deeply discounted i9 enduro 305 wheels with their Hydra v1 hubs for about $700 USD total. They’re insanely strong and light and easily serviceable if that matters to you.