CRC - Wheel Build Quality?

In the market for a new set of wheels.

Considering a 'custom' set of Mavic 729's on Hope Pro 2's from Chain Reaction. What have your experiences been with wheels built by CRC? Any do's or don'ts?

Also considering a set of DT Swiss FR2050's. Anybody have any experience on these? I like the looks of these wheels but after my experience with their 5.1 rims, I am not sure I want to go down the DT Swiss route again (at least rim wise - no problems with the 240 hubs).

Purchased two sets from CRC… both have been rock solid, and now passed on to new owners.

823's on pro 2 evo with prolocks. Solid build, but took forever to arrive, i had to chase them over the phone 3 times.

Flow on a Hope 2 hub-rear.Survived my large hackinish on my Nomad for 2 years now:D

Purchased two sets from CRC… both have been rock solid, and now passed on to new owners.

The set he sold me are holding up well!

I bought a set of 823s on Hope Pro IIs. I haven't even tightened spokes in the 2 years I've had them; racing, Whistler and all.

I also bought a set of 721s on Hope Pro IIs and I just had to tighten spokes on the rear wheel this morning; 2 years after purchase.

So, yah, pretty good so far (knock on wood!!!!)

Flows on Pro 2's. 2 years and counting on my Uzzi, good build and great price.

721 on Pro 2 Evo front. Same quality build as one I got from LBS on my rear 721 and Pro 2 Evo.

729s are boat anchors.

8 replies and 288 views without a single negative response. I think I am sold. Thanks for feedback.

1. Note that (in theory at least) you don't pay duty on hubs, rims and spokes but you do pay duty on wheels.

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you might be surprised how competitive some of the LBS are with CRC pricing on custom wheel builds….

mine were good up until i came short on a 20ft jump and it exploded…oops

Greatly enjoy my flows/hope 2 front and rear. Might sell or trade for a 29er build tho.