355 vs. Flow
 

[Closed] 355 vs. Flow

6 Posts
7 Users
0 Reactions
112 Views
Posts: 193
Free Member
Topic starter
 

Currently running Flows but looking to save some wheel weight - would I regret going to 355's?


 
Posted : 19/06/2012 11:45 am
Posts: 13819
Free Member
 

What about Arch EX or Crest?

355s are older, and don't have the improved bead that you get on either of the above.


 
Posted : 19/06/2012 11:52 am
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

I've got crests and flows.. I definitely feel like I need to take care of my wheels a bit more when I'm on the crests.

Never actually damaged them, but I have had more pinch flats on the crests - normally run tubeless, but at the weekend, I managed to nick the bead of my tyre and had to put a tube in... I then promptly pinch flatted again!

What sort of riding are you doing? would the arch ex be a better bet?

Dave


 
Posted : 19/06/2012 11:54 am
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

I've got Flows on the F/S and Crests on the H/T. I'm really imressed with both.
The Crests have taken a pounding recently and have been knocked a long way out of true but they've been quite easy to true-up.


 
Posted : 19/06/2012 12:09 pm
 mboy
Posts: 12601
Free Member
 

Got a cheap (brand new) 355 if you wanna try one out... In the classifieds...


 
Posted : 19/06/2012 12:11 pm
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

http://www.light-bicycle.com/wider-mtb-26er-carbon-bike-rim-26-inch-rims.html

I'd like to try these...

Width of the Flow, weight of the 355 :mrgreen:


 
Posted : 19/06/2012 1:00 pm
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

Been running 355s for 3 years now, including DH in the Alps, DH racing, XC racing, and just loads of riding - XC, DH, and everything in between. Had some pretty big crashes, and buckled the rear once or twice, and broken a spoke or two. Few dings in the rear, but the front is still pretty much perfect I think. Surprisingly solid wheelset. When (if ever) I finally destroy them beyond repair I'll probably get some crests without a thought. I'm a fairly light guy though, although I wouldn't describe myself as the smoothest of riders.


 
Posted : 19/06/2012 1:08 pm