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[Closed] Carbon MTB Rims: Is it worth it?

GiantJaunt · 2015-12-03T16:02:04Z

I'm considering building some light weight wheels with some nice hubs and some of the Chinese carbon rims for trail/XC/AM riding. Apparently these rims are pretty good? I'm thinking a DT Swiss 350 rear and Superstar Superlight front hub. I've done a fair bit of reading about this already but it would be good to get the opinions of those who've tried it. My main concern is that the ride could be quite harsh but I love the idea of light weight fast wheels that are potentially more durable if I look after them. They will probably be used on a SC Heckler XC build.

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Tracey

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All ours, bar the new Rovals on Abigales Enduro, have been built with or rebuilt with brass nipples by 18 Bikes.
Dropped some more LBs off their last night for a build. They have done a first class job on each set.

Posted : 04/12/2015 2:25 pm

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