They sell both front and rear 350 and 359 wheels. I did see that set on there site though. I’m only after a front at this stage until my rear hub is here.Not running them but I think the 359 is for the rear and 350 for front. Something to do with different rim profiles.
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Are the 359 more downhill oriented? I’m more interested in trying vibracore rims as I’m a lightweight I’m sure both would be fine. The only reason I was leaning 359 was larger profile/easier tyre installI run a pair of 350 vibracore laced to Hope Pro 4. I got them before the 359 was a thing. The 359 has a bigger profile as stated by others and is designed to be a bit more sturdy. If I replace my rear at some point, I'll do it with a 359.
If you're lightweight, just go the 350. 359 has the same OD and internal profile as the 350 so tyre install will be the same, it just has a larger profile which offers more longitudinal stiffness.Are the 359 more downhill oriented? I’m more interested in trying vibracore rims as I’m a lightweight I’m sure both would be fine. The only reason I was leaning 359 was larger profile/easier tyre install
That almost certainly isn’t an issue.longitudinal stiffness.
350 wins on price as well. One last stupid question, where does the 2mm in profile height difference come in? I stupidly thought it was the height of the rim valley.If you're lightweight, just go the 350. 359 has the same OD and internal profile as the 350 so tyre install will be the same, it just has a larger profile which offers more longitudinal stiffness.
It's the overall cross section, from top of sidewall to bottom of spoke hole. So the difference between od and id.350 wins on price as well. One last stupid question, where does the 2mm in profile height difference come in? I stupidly thought it was the height of the rim valley.
Same set up here for me, I pretty much just stole Boom King's bike. Love the 350's and doubled down on the next set of wheels I built. I have wrecked one, although no fault of the rim or it's durability IMO. I attacked a rock garden like a total pork chop and copped a rock straight to the rim, leaving a sizable dent and flat spot.I run a pair of 350 vibracore laced to Hope Pro 4. I got them before the 359 was a thing. The 359 has a bigger profile as stated by others and is designed to be a bit more sturdy. If I replace my rear at some point, I'll do it with a 359.
Ticked all on your list. Run rev grips, vibracore bars (a little better than carbon, I’ve found), suspension is my knees.If your aim is to dampen the trail then this is what I've found to be most to least effective:
Suspension setup > tyre pressure > tyre inserts (Rimpact) > cockpit setup (chunky grips, vibrocore bars, adjusting levers/bars) > rims > getting a dually > riding technique
Ah damn! Sounds like a new bike is in order ha. Hope the new hoops give some reprieve for youTicked all on your list. Run rev grips, vibracore bars (a little better than carbon, I’ve found), suspension is my knees.
Main issue is broke my hand and unfortunately after surgery I’m left with a hand that goes numb and loose grab strength.
Will try anything to smoother the ride. Dually ha they are in the shed collecting dust
Only one thing to do. New hoops + new bikeAh damn! Sounds like a new bike is in order ha. Hope the new hoops give some reprieve for you
Perhaps try steepening the angle of your brake levers. Worked for me. I found great relief from numbness by having my wrist in a more open position.Ticked all on your list. Run rev grips, vibracore bars (a little better than carbon, I’ve found), suspension is my knees.
Main issue is broke my hand and unfortunately after surgery I’m left with a hand that goes numb and loose grab strength.
Will try anything to smoother the ride. Dually ha they are in the shed collecting dust