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beefy rims
Thread started by fweg$ at 08.15.07 - 12:27 pm

i'm looking for some strong ass rims for my fixed gear. you know so i can drop curbs and do stupid little bunny hops without knocking the rims out of true. i don't want to spend allot more than $200. anyone know of a good set? where i can find some deals online maybe? or do you have a used or new pair to sell?

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Weinmann DP-18. A deep section aero rim, cheap and indestructible. Heavier than shit, though. Readily available on eBay if I remember correctly.



PC
08.15.07 - 1:19 pm

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I'd spend a bit extra and get Mavic Open Pros or Velocity Deep Vs. Both are both reasonably priced and great for what you want to do. I run Opens on both of my bikes. Orange 20 Bikes stocks them -- support your local bike shop!



cabhauler
08.15.07 - 1:40 pm

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also doing 36 spoke count 4 cross with loc tite, has saved my rear wheel. im riding 36 in the back 32 in the front.

i use to get my rear wheel out of true so fast, not anymore

i'm riding mavic cxp-33 super strong... but probably 70 bucks for the rim...

i have cxp-22 on another bike with no problems, a lot cheaper about half the price, but still really strong...





studiodrome
08.15.07 - 1:46 pm

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The spokes keep the wheel true, not the rims. The rim contributes to the cause by supporting higher spoke tension. So the key is maximizing the number of spokes and the tension in each spoke. Heavier rims with double eyelets and without *hard* anodizing can support higher spoke tensions. 32h-3X or 36h-4X with double eyelets and double butted spokes will be the about best that you can do. More crossings doesn't make the wheel stronger per se, but in 32h-3X and 36h-4X wheels, the spokes meet the hub flange tangentially so that adjacent spokes directly oppose. This also allows for higher spoke tension than you can have with radial spoked wheels. Supposedly double butted spokes produce more resilient wheels than straight gauge.

I have a strict no Mavic policy, but Open Pros are, I believe, one of the few commonly available double eyelet rims. Just avoid the CD models if you must buy Mavic.






laoxue
08.15.07 - 11:45 pm

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If you could find some, Ambrosio Excursions might be better than Open Pros for your purpose.





laoxue
08.15.07 - 11:56 pm

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Wow, no Mavic rims? Why? Bad experiences?



cabhauler
08.16.07 - 1:36 pm

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Depends how heavy you are. I have the low end solution on my fixie: Mavic MA3 and they can take some abuse.

Keep in mind that if you're riding a fixie it's not critical to have your wheels super true because there's no brake to rub on.



Eric Hair
08.17.07 - 3:14 pm

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laoxue = knows wtf he/she is talking about.

I wanna know about the no Mavic policy also.



Knittens
08.17.07 - 3:24 pm

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I really shouldn't have said anything about it, but...

I got some of the famously crappy X517s. When they cracked, as many many many of them did, the Mavic rep blamed the shop and refused to warranty them. Given that something close to half of the wheels/rims you see around are Mavic, its clear that many of their products are good. Heck, some of the X517s were good. But when they blew it, they didn't take responsibility. Though, that may have been the rep for my lbs.

For background on this go to Google groups and search for mavic x517 crack.

But generally, I don't think that there is anything wrong with Mavic products.




laoxue
08.17.07 - 10:04 pm

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I'm 260+ and have some Alex rims (stock) that just kept on crapping out on me (broken spokes/untrue). I decided to go with a Velocity Deep V, 36h, 3xlaced, dbl butted 14g, high tensioned, brass nips, and an Ultegra hub and this thing (knock on wood) is staying true. I've read all over the place and a lot of "Clydesdale's" decided to go w/ this setup. There were times when I've hit pretty bad holes and just held my breath hoping I wouldn't feel the brake pads rubbing the rim. But no! All good so far. So.. if you're a lighter guy and you want to do the curb stuff... I definitely think this will hold up just fine.

Al



digablesoul
08.18.07 - 11:53 am

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