Upgrading your MTB ebike Wheels, Which ones to choose and what to consider.

[@geoffyoung7822]

I could listen to dave talk about bikes all day

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Wish my wife felt the same

[@Jagokingkong]

I was just thinking the same thing!

[@Petrolhead912]

I mostly do 😂

[@BH-cy9tb]

Great video as always. On my old ebike I did have carbon wheelset and they were great. Cheaper Chinese carbon. Now on my trek Rail I had custom wheelset made. Spank 359 vibrocore rims with industry 9 hydra hubs. Wheels are amazing. Instant Engagement strong and the spank vibrocore really works. I think this might be the best set of wheels I have owned. I also run a foam insert in back wheel.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thats a great combination, foam insert is always a good idea if your an adventurous rider.

[@stephenbrown5844]

Love the nines, but parts must be a pain

[@chrishill6043]

Thank you for making this video. It was really helpful

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comment.

[@stephenbrown5844]

Fantastic information dave, cheers my friend... Mind made up😊👌🇬🇧

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Glad to help

[@michael_the_chef]

I always go with dt swiss, stable, reliable, perfect fit mit maxxis tyres and no problems with tubeless Installation. My trek rail came with bontrager wheels, pretty sturdy wheels but a pain in the ass to get a proper tyre like a maxxis assegai double down onto. Broke 3 Park Tool levers, bent one rim slightly. My Canyon came with race face wheels, pretty good with quick hub engagement, but tyre wouldn't inflate without a booster pump or co2. Only thing i have to say, after one year of use the dt swiss star rachet began to make problems, it started to skip/slip. After checking i saw that a lot of teeth were broken.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

DT Swiss are normally bomb proof if serviced, I hope they replaced it for you.

[@michael_the_chef]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic i guess i did put to much grease into them, they got stuck and because of pedal kickback they got damaged. The 54 tooth are pretty delicate, for now i am running stock 18 tooth, but the engagement sucks 😂 gonna get a new 54t ratchet kit and will use a lighter grease and much less. So far i have ridden reynolds (carbon), race face (alloy), bontrager (alloy) and dt swiss (alloy). Dt swiss is by far the best wheel for me to this day, especially mounting heavier tyres (downhill, super gravity double down....) is pretty easy and tyres inflate with a floor pump 9 out of 10 times.

[@stephenbrown5844]

Hi dave looking to going fortus 30,with DT 350 hybrids and dt spokes,,,,on my Ebike. pleased to give you the job mate,,,,fantastic review 😊👍♥️🇬🇧

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, thanks for watching and your comment, would be glad to help, just give us a call. 01422 766086

[@islandaerial3414]

Double check the measurement from the end of the end cap to the rotor mounts. Supposed to be an industry standard but, it varies with some 'big' brands

[@evo5349]

Hope Fortus 30 wheels and they can take a bashing used to have e'thirteen wheels and with swiss hubs lasted about 3 months.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Thanks for watching.

[@MartinTeerly]

Try pillar triple battered spokes 👌🏻

[@GNX157]

Another check to make is spoke/nipple thread engagement. Probably most important on cheaper budget wheels, but you want to look down into the wheel (under the rim strip) and look at the underside of the nipple and spot the spoke to be close to or flush with the bottom of the nipple. Not enough thread engagement risks them pulling out.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, the ideal position for the spoke end is approx 1mm from the top of the nipple when at the correct spoke tension.

[@adamsmythe7070]

Hope pro 4 hubs bullet proof the engagement could be better DT swiss hubs are good which give you the option to upgrade the rackets fit better engagement. At the minute I am riding with industry nine 305 enduro wheels with hydra hubs the engagement is next level

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi Adam, thanks for watching, yes I9 they do make a nice hub.

[@lweleven3423]

very helpful video thanks .....would be grateful for a bit of info DT SWISS 481 it sez they are 29'' / 700c thats confusing as i assumed mountain bike rims and 700c gravel / touring would be different . thanks

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, thanks for your comments, I can understand why its confusing. A 700 rim is more or less the same size, a 29er is referred to as the outer tyre measurement, you could put a 29er tyre on a 700 rim but not on a road bike application, a 700c tyre would be needed for that.

[@lweleven3423]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic many thanks so the DT Swiss 481 rim can be used for a mountain bike or say Gravel bike . When I looked on there web site I was a little confused as I always thought the rims would be slightly different for each . Your videos are helpful and , as and when I need some wheels i now know where you are . Many thanks 👍

[@Northstar-Media]

Would it not be cheaper to order them in to your spec from Far sports you could even get custom water transfers made .

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi Alan, this option wouldn’t by my choice I’m afraid.

[@jonl1419]

He did not mention the word “carbon” - I would be interested on his take on industry 9 and onyx hubs. Thanks

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi Jon, i9 hubs are a clever piece of engineering, the hubs are easy to service, one of the bearings can be difficult to obtain unless you go the shore-lines directly. enduro 30x15x7 LLB. The engagement has over 600 points of engagement, 6 pawls and springs, good choice of colour and spec. not cheap but a well designed and engineered hub.

[@grrlewis1]

Hi. Really enjoyed the video. I’m thinking of upgrading the wheels on my Gen 3 Levo Expert. The rear wheel is already out of true after 350 miles & I suspect the 28 spoke Roval alloy wheels are out of their depth. I ride mainly at Hamsterley (off piste)& Guisborough , weigh 90kg & consider myself a relatively aggressive rider. I was thinking about a set of DT Swiss 350 hubs on a EX511 32 spoke rim. Would this be strong enough for a full fat Ebike? I’m also very interested in the Silt AM factory built wheels, which have had great reviews too & seem to combine a ratchet freehub with strength & a lightweight too. I would value your opinion. Thanks.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your message, We have built quite a few 350s on 511s, they make for a fantastic set, very strong and perfect set for ebikes. when it comes to wheels stick will components that are proven, easy to get parts for and are built but hand. give us a call if you want to discuss further.

[@GNX157]

Maybe an oversight, but there was no discussion of spoke nipples that I heard. But guys, for long term reliability and durability, get brass spoke nipples. Aluminum will corrode due to galvanic action in the long term. It may cost more and add a few grams of weight, but they’re worth it, especially on an ebike. I’m surprised Dave didn’t talk about this aspect.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Yes sorry, I will do some more wheel videos soon

[@philwebb606]

Great vid, I’ve just bought myself an ebike and thinking of upgrading the wheels, the bikes 25kg and I’m 105kg which wheelset would you recommend?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi Phil, you going to need to spend about £570

[@davidcotham6128]

Hi ya pal where you based I'm thinking of getting some wheels built-up for my ebike

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi David, thanks for watching, we’re in Halifax West Yorkshire.

[@davidcotham6128]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic I will be coming over in a few weeks to see if you could build me some wheels for a scott eride bike I was just wondering where your shop is pal

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

@@davidcotham6128 take a look at our website, www.cycle-fast.co.uk Address is on there, please call to make an appointment first

[@rs6664]

What's your shop called mate?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching, cycle fast service & repair

[@mickeymouse9654]

Exellent video!!! 😃 👍

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments

[@oliverfitchett5463]

Hi dave quick question i have for your self about my bike every time i use my front brake hard i get a cracking sound from what i think is my headset i have had the bearing out and seem to run smooth and the front brake its self is not loose or anything like that just wondering if you have any ideas what it may be thanks.???

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi Oliver, it’s a process of elimination, how old is your bike, is it a single cracking noise, can you replicate the sound by pumping the forks hard. Some bearings feel ok but can still move, when we’re they last changed. Call if you like tomorrow 01422 766086 I will try and advise over the phone.

[@oliverfitchett5463]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic thats would be great dave will give you a quick buzz tomorrow if thats okay ?

[@Justshredit]

Amazing video just subbed

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Thanks for the sub!

[@robrobinson420]

Have you got a website bud

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi Rob, Yes, www.cycle-fast.co.uk

[@robrobinson420]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic thanks great vids by way

[@Extremegaz25]

Lovely here dave in iom

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

i want to visit for TT june next year

[@Extremegaz25]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic if you can get over I'll definitely go and watch with you dave and even join in with a short video maybe, but thinking about it during racing it will be mega load lol. Daft question- but would you be on your motorbike or EBIKE? Or both?

[@lewisgreen5188]

Thanks Dave. Some good info there. Email on the way.seeking solutions. LG

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi Lewis, will reply when it arrives. Glad to advise.

[@lewisgreen5188]

Can’t seem to find your email address?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

@@lewisgreen5188 [e-mail]

[@orangielegros]

Industry 9

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Yes I agree but into the £400 s for a rear, a good compromise on the Chris king (mpo)

[@orangielegros]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic Are i9s available over there? Looooong wait times here in USA. Love my 305s. Quite pricey.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

@@orangielegros yes we can get i9s but it’s difficult getting anything at the moment, what about you guys

[@orangielegros]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic Nine month wait here in the US

[@r6chrisk]

Hi pal, I’m interested in a set of wheels for my e-bike, built by you of course, can you message me so we can talk business

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hello John, would you like to give me a call on 01422 766086 during working hours, we can then discuss options etc.