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[Closed] 29er Trail Wheelsets / Rim options

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light and strong wanted. to run up to 2.4" Ardents.

recommendations ?

TIA 🙂


 
Posted : 19/11/2011 1:43 pm
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Stans Flow on Hope hubs ftw.


 
Posted : 19/11/2011 2:28 pm
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I've been running Crest's on Hope from JRA for well over a year with no problems; I haven't even had to true them.


 
Posted : 19/11/2011 2:35 pm
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You need wide rims if you're running a 2.4" Ardent as they're huge. Would suggest a Stans Flow as a minimum myself...


 
Posted : 19/11/2011 2:37 pm
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I'm getting on well with my C29ssmax mavics at first acquaintance. Feel stiffer and faster than my crests/hopes. Only 19mm internal rim width though, so not as burly as Flows for huge tyres.


 
Posted : 19/11/2011 3:09 pm
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I'd go hope and flows. Shame Mavic don't build a slightly wider rim. Sun ringle black flag look good too.

Psa black flags going cheap on crc £175 f&r


 
Posted : 19/11/2011 3:22 pm
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Flows as a minimum, or for 15psi UST cush and great tyre profile, Velocity P35s. They're only 70g or so more per rim more than Flows. I was encouraged to use them for big 29er tyres over Flows due to the support at really low pressures and they were right.

Have a look at the new Pacenti 28mm wide rims too - way lighter than Flows and tubeless compatible. [url= http://www.bikerumor.com/2011/10/13/pacenti-unveils-28mm-tubeless-mountain-bike-rim-for-26-650b-and-29er/ ]Pacenti rims news[/url]

I have Flows on the FS, they've been fine, but would replace with something wider like the P35s if I need new wheels.


 
Posted : 19/11/2011 9:24 pm
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velocity p35's just bloomin lovely with a fat tyre, and tubeless as well.


 
Posted : 19/11/2011 9:25 pm
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velocity p35's just bloomin lovely with a fat tyre, and tubeless as well.

Glad you're enjoying it!


 
Posted : 19/11/2011 9:26 pm
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Oh god....T_L_H has gone big 😉


 
Posted : 19/11/2011 9:28 pm