I've got the black Excels and beefy Buchanan spokes with my stock hubs on my 02 CR250. I cracked my stock rear rim and warped and dinged the hell out of the old stock front rim. They are pricey but worth it, and yes they look really cool. The rims should cost about $135 each and the spokes are about $70 for each wheel. I had the rear done a couple months back and just picked up the front today from my local shop. I did it this way because it is a bit pricey. They charged $70 to lace up each wheel. I go to the dunes once in awhile too and I was thinking of getting another complete wheel set, but I dont think its worth it. Just throw the paddle onto your new Excels whenever you go to the dunes. :)