I'm looking for a 650b wheelset for my Arkose D2 to compliment the 700cs that came with it. I'd like to run 1.9"-2" tyres.
Would something like the below be a good choice? https://www.huntbikewheels.com/collecti ... e-wheelset
Thanks
2020 Arkose wheelset
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Re: 2020 Arkose wheelset
Aren’t those 700c? I’ve got my eye on
https://www.huntbikewheels.com/collecti ... eep-25wide
https://www.huntbikewheels.com/collecti ... eep-25wide
Re: 2020 Arkose wheelset
Yes, you've linked the ones I was trying to.PaulB2 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 18, 2019 8:46 am Aren’t those 700c? I’ve got my eye on
https://www.huntbikewheels.com/collecti ... eep-25wide
Re: 2020 Arkose wheelset
These certainly look economical https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-65 ... t-EV356221
Re: 2020 Arkose wheelset
The current Arkose uses a 12mm axle each end doesn’t it? You’d need a way to convert the 15mm hub
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I've just built similar, and paid more for the parts! That looks a great deal...ootini wrote: ↑Wed Dec 18, 2019 9:35 pm These certainly look economical https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-65 ... t-EV356221
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Oh, they do look good value, tempteb myself!. Just get a sleeve axle reducer for the front 15mm - 12mm, Halo do one and lots on ebay.
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Reading the FAQ it seems there's confusion as to whether the front is 12x100 or 15x100, so I've asked for clarity. Evans claim they're the wheels off the Arkose x, which Is 12x100. Seems odd to release a wheelset branded to match the Arkose, but with incompatible hubs.
I believe the conversion caps are about £20 on eBay, so not a show stopper.
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These were such a good deal I just bought some. Horizons are cheap at the mo, and they'll have something bigger and slightly knobbly for summer off road.