Since getting a new ICT in Jan, I've been accumulating sites that sell 29" wheels for fat bikes. I'd like a wheelset for commuting – will likely add a rack or two and fenders – and for the occasional mixed gravel and single track ride. Here's what I found so far:
https://www.panoramacycles.com/en/product/29in-fatbike-wheelset/
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/parts/fatbike-29-tcs-wheels.htm
https://www.speedgearbike.com/
https://fatbike.com/products/velocity-dually-wheelset-27-5-29
https://corvuscycles.com/product/29-wheelset-alaska-sl-hubs/
Admittedly, I don't know much about wheels but I'm learning. I think ideally they'd have rims which could support regular size mtb tires (like 2.4) and slightly larger ones approaching 29+. I was these thinking extraterrestrial 29 x 2.5 to start.
I'd also like to get a cassette and rotors. I assume this is all I need to do a quick switcheroo during the winter months when I'm fatting and commuting?
I hope to spend 700-900.
Has anyone used any of these sites before? Or have a suggestion? I also checked with an LBS who said they could probably do it but haven't done fat 29 wheels before. They didn't sound confident.
by wingspann
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I’d go with the Corvus wheels. Solid hubs and a strong rim. Stick with 3 inch tires as going too narrow will drop the BB too much. Bontrager XR2 is a good option.
I have a pair of ICANs, no issue with them. But I also tend to ride road or gravel so haven’t put much distance on them.
I recently got a set of Hope 4 hubs with Race Face ARC 40s from Speed Gear Bike and have been completely happy with them.
Edit – here’s a pic https://i.imgur.com/UCMW906.jpeg