Guillaumevn Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 Will somebody smarter than me please just help me choose?!? the other option is American Classic Wide Lightnings..... I'm a bigger guy, so need something semi-sturdy that i won't buckle within the first month of riding
Guillaumevn Posted July 3, 2014 Author Posted July 3, 2014 ZTR.... Damn qwerty keyboard gets me every time
Craig Stubbs Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 Depends on what you ride. The more challenging the terrain you regularly ride (enduro etc) the more you would be swayed towards Flows. If its just general, tamer trail riding then the Arch will work fine. Flows are pretty heavy as far as wheels go, but for a good reason. I've just fitted Flows on my Pyga OneTen and they great. Nice and wide too! Christie and The Search 2
DeFconOK Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) What Craig said But difference is so minimal in terms of price and weight you might as well use the Flow for strength, but is rotational weight so if you're into light and fast, go lighter Just put flows on my 26 hard tail, stiffest back wheel i've ever seen. Solid as all hell . And the beed socket, even running wire beed and tubes, oh my word, Stans forever!! Edited July 3, 2014 by DeFconOK divernick, The Search and Hairy 3
T-Bob Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 Have you thought about American Classic All Mtn or Fulcrum Red Metals? Both are pretty sturdy and get great reviews. I guess it goes down to what kind of riding you're going for and work back from there.
niterider Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 ^ What he said. You'll probably get along with Arches, but for best durability (and a little extra weight), get the Flows. Build them up with some Hope hubs and you'll have wheels that should last a long time. Abnormaload! and DeFconOK 2
GrantRH Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 I'm leaning toward the American Classic. Heard great things about the wide rims. Better traction at lower pressures.
Brett Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 Build arch ex with double butted spokes and brass nipples. Abnormaload! 1
Guillaumevn Posted July 3, 2014 Author Posted July 3, 2014 Thanks guys. Still can't decide. The Wide Lightnings look amazing, and all the reviews just say good things... I have a chance at buying the arch ex on the hub for 3800.... with XT QR. Or I could buy the Flows new with Hope hubs and have a warranty and then don't have to worry about secondhand wear and not knowing what I'm buying....
DeFconOK Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 If XT hub is pitted, it cant be fixed, so if you choose that, check they still roll perfectly, that said, if you have the cash, flow on hope, and find a proper wheel builder. Abnormaload! 1
camelman Posted July 4, 2014 Posted July 4, 2014 Build arch ex with double butted spokes and brass nipples.+1 on that, and if you are 100kg + have them spoke the rear wheel with straight gauge spokes and not double butted spokes. Adds a few grams but a lot of strength.
EVOBIKES ONLINE STORE Posted July 4, 2014 Posted July 4, 2014 Will somebody smarter than me please just help me choose?!? the other option is American Classic Wide Lightnings..... I'm a bigger guy, so need something semi-sturdy that i won't buckle within the first month of riding Also look at FRM rims with Novatec Hubs - 110kg weight limit and R4500 a set... ivr32 1
divernick Posted July 4, 2014 Posted July 4, 2014 +1 on that, and if you are 100kg + have them spoke the rear wheel with straight gauge spokes and not double butted spokes. Adds a few grams but a lot of strength. Straight gauge spokes are NOT stronger than butted.... #justsaying Daniel J Méssem and Hilton. 2
Hairy Posted July 4, 2014 Posted July 4, 2014 Nice thing about the flows would be the wider profile .... so if you run 2.25" and up tyres and are a little big boned (Like me) then the flows are the way to go. Tyres will roll less than on a narrower rimBeefier rim will build up a little stouterPeace of mind Bizkit031 1
Flowta Posted July 4, 2014 Posted July 4, 2014 Brand new, never usedhttps://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/86001-ztr-flow-wheelset/ Guillaumevn 1
camelman Posted July 4, 2014 Posted July 4, 2014 Straight gauge spokes are NOT stronger than butted.... #justsaying Noted: Should have checked before typing my response. A good double butted spoke is strong enough where it matters.
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