Wheel set upgrade research

[Phantomrider]

I'm currently running a set of Reynolds four’s from performance bikes, these are equivalent to the Assaults. The wheels have performed well coupled with GP4kII’s, I really have no complaints but have been thinking and that means $$$$.

I would like to acquire a set of carbon wheels no less than 44mm, DISC brake and tubeless ready and perhaps a power tap hub. I’ve read several reviews and find most of them to be in conflict with each other, perhaps vendor bias. The power tap hub is not a necessity but something that intrigues me at times.

I see where Boyd is now available via a new bike purchase but nothing where they can be purchased separately. Has there been any modifications to the wheel set in considerati0n of the torque of the MBB? This is one concern I have as I begin this education with various vendors. I assume one could always go direct to Boyd and ask the question, just haven’t yet.

Ive looked at zip 303’s, purdy to say the least, Mavic has a nice set with good reviews as well. I’ve looked at a cust0m set with Onyx hubs and Nox rims, really like what I see with these hubs. SES Enve Makes a very nice set that can be paired with the power tap hub.

Your ideas, thoughts and experiences would be appreciated.

 

[RojoRacing]

I'm currently running a set of Reynolds four’s from performance bikes, these are equivalent to the Assaults. The wheels have performed well coupled with GP4kII’s, I really have no complaints but have been thinking and that means $$$$.

I would like to acquire a set of carbon wheels no less than 44mm, DISC brake and tubeless ready and perhaps a power tap hub. I’ve read several reviews and find most of them to be in conflict with each other, perhaps vendor bias. The power tap hub is not a necessity but something that intrigues me at times.

I see where Boyd is now available via a new bike purchase but nothing where they can be purchased separately. Has there been any modifications to the wheel set in considerati0n of the torque of the MBB? This is one concern I have as I begin this education with various vendors. I assume one could always go direct to Boyd and ask the question, just haven’t yet.

Ive looked at zip 303’s, purdy to say the least, Mavic has a nice set with good reviews as well. I’ve looked at a cust0m set with Onyx hubs and Nox rims, really like what I see with these hubs. SES Enve Makes a very nice set that can be paired with the power tap hub.

Your ideas, thoughts and experiences would be appreciated.

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[Mathew Fy]

The Enve SES 4.5 AR Disc rims are 31 mm wide to reduce the step-off when using wider tires, like 28 mm Schwalbe Ones. Jason has used these on his Vendetta. The front rim is more snub-nosed, while the rear is more V-shaped. You would probably want a front rim as your drive wheel.

 

[jond]

I use two power tap hubs. Not at the same time. Lol

A g3 in training wheels with over 80,000 klm at least. Changed bearings once myself.

And a g3 c in a set of enve 6.7 2013 rim brakes. One broken blade spoke . It is a df set of wheels.

The enve wheelset is strong. I run it back to front on my vendetta. Seems to work okay and I notice no issues.

However if the bike starts to roll backwards it goes really fast lol.

Yes torque setting of your spokes on the hub is a must and recommended but I have changed rims on the training wheel set and built it up myself with little experience.
Seemed to read power as before.

I am happy.

But if I had the option again I might be tempted by the power tap pedals.

But the hub based option is very well protected well proven cheapish and comes with its own advantages and disadvantages.