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[Closed] 29er virgin, budget Mavic tn317 rims, any good?

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I picked up the Fargo today, it looks really nice in the flesh.

I've got a pair of wheels from my cross bike I'm going to use temporarily.

I've got a pair of Hope XC hubs, I'd like to build up into true 29er wheels

CRC have some Mavic tn317 rims on sale at £28. How will they fare on a Fargo?

Are there any other rims I should consider?


 
Posted : 19/01/2013 10:57 pm
 ton
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alesa sputnik from Spa cycles are a tougher and cheaper rim.
take a 2.2 tyre also.


 
Posted : 19/01/2013 11:17 pm
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I've run one on the back of my Niner for a year or so. It's only fractionally heavier than the TN719. Been bumped & crashed around Cannock a lot with no problems. About to get another for the front so I can have a spare set of wheels. I run 2.4 Racing Ralph's on them at 26psi. Best thing is that tyres go on easily.

Be good to see pics of your Fargo when it's built up...


 
Posted : 20/01/2013 12:09 am
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Ton, I've gotten along well with Mavic rims in the past, so think I will stick with them.

Takisawa2 I think I will give them a try.

I'll post up some pics when it's complete. I started off with the best intentions of building it tonight, got the headset fitted and tried the wheels to check the stand over height, but it's -5 here, it's snowing and the lure of the stove was too great. I toyed with bringing the work stand in beside it 👿


 
Posted : 20/01/2013 12:27 am
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I had A117 Mavic 700c rims on my Cotic and the rums took 2 years of commuting, kerbs and kid trailers.


 
Posted : 20/01/2013 1:00 am