downhiller96
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Im upgrading my Kona operator so it will be a lighter build . I was just wondering what rims i should get. I would like some heavy duty ones but light as well. Thanks
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downhiller96
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hoping so go with maybe $600ish
downhiller96
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well the stock rims re pretty heavey and have had a dodgy paint job on them so just looking to get a fresh set. Lighter and still make the bike look better
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823 or AtomLab Pimp Light rear, and Stans Flow EX front if you want to replace more often.
I'd burn up both your current rims on rear first and get either of the 3 above for front.
I'd burn up both your current rims on rear first and get either of the 3 above for front.
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Pimp Lite Ghetto tubeless ways about the same as 823 tubeless.
Stans FlowEX tubeless way lighter, but way dentier too.
Stans FlowEX tubeless way lighter, but way dentier too.
Why the hell would anyone get a pimplite then?
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They're about as tough I found. Maybe burp a touch less too. Hold air better once flat spotted. All a bit speculative and there'd not be much in it. Easier to lace up.
DirtyDingo
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Why don't you get a set of second hand Mavic DeeMax in good cond.?
Or
Mavic 823 with hope pro II hubs, at least at the rear
I also like the Azonic Outlaw, they're pretty cheap and very fuckin strong.
I'm gonna use them on my mojo
Or
Mavic 823 with hope pro II hubs, at least at the rear
I also like the Azonic Outlaw, they're pretty cheap and very fuckin strong.
I'm gonna use them on my mojo
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Is that compared to running a tubeless tire on the 823 as well?
That's pretty impressive if a ghetto set up is more reliable than a legitimate UST rim and tire set up.
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Yeah both tubeless. Atom lab is a taller rim(larger diameter), Mavic are quite short. and Ghetto tube makes Atom lab taller still, and rubber to rubber surface area is bigger, and bonds better with sealant.
As I said though, not much in it.
If I was the OP, and I was using my old spokes, I'd use whatever rim worked with them(they're one spoke length different from memory. I'd use up my old rims on rear first though.
As I said though, not much in it.
If I was the OP, and I was using my old spokes, I'd use whatever rim worked with them(they're one spoke length different from memory. I'd use up my old rims on rear first though.
downhiller96
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cheers for the feed back guys.
i was having a look at some Nukeproof Generator DH front and back. whats the verdict on them?
i was having a look at some Nukeproof Generator DH front and back. whats the verdict on them?
DirtyDingo
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cheers for the feed back guys.
i was having a look at some Nukeproof Generator DH front and back. whats the verdict on them?
I had the Nukeproof Generator, they are awesome, the hubs are spinning smooth and the
rims can take a lot of abuse, very strong, not too heavy and pretty cheap.
The nukeproof generator rims are restickered sun rims. They're quite strong but dent easier then most. It really depends how your ride mate if you're smooth and run a decent pressure you can get away with sun rims, 721's or Flow's. If you're more agressive then 823/ Deemax/ Atmolab would be better.