CdT85 Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Bit late into the thread but why not give the Dartmoor Rocket Enduro/AM a go.http://dialdbikes.co.za/dartmoor-rocket-enduro-am-rim.html Speak to Andrew at DialledBikes. Great guy to deal with and great service. I am currently running the Dartmoor Raiders and extremely happy with them and the beating they can take.
Lone_Ranger Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 I'd asked forgiveness earlier in the thread - something I'm trying. Horrible tyre - actually has lumps so you think your wheel is out of true when its not. Got it on special. It's getting changed tomorrow.OK, you're forgiven, Didn't see that earlier. I have similar problem with a Rocket Ron on one of my bikes. No matter what I do this things ends up lumpy. Also got it on special. Guess it's true what they say, "Goed koop is duur koop". (Hope I got that right, haven't had to write Afrikaans since school days )
popcorn_skollie Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb6224793/p4pb6224793.jpglegendary bombproof azonic outlaws now available in a lighter, slightly narrower 27.5 version. At just over 3k a set including all axle size conversion parts. you would struggle to find better value
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb6224793/p4pb6224793.jpglegendary bombproof azonic outlaws now available in a lighter, slightly narrower 27.5 version. At just over 3k a set including all axle size conversion parts. you would struggle to find better valuedetails?
popcorn_skollie Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 details?I stand under correction but I think the outer width is 28mm A little new so hardly any reviews. from http://www.jensonusa.com/Azonic-Outlaw-275-Wheelset Double-wall pinned rim• 32 spoke construction for added strength and pedaling efficiency• 6061-T6 Aluminum rim construction• Front wheel converts from Q/R with a 15mm axle adaptor• Disc only• 135mm & 150mm rear spacing• 27.5" diameter• Weight- 135: 2254g set WEIGHT:135: 2254g (F 1037g + R 1217g)150: 2276g (F 1037g + R 1239g) RIMS:Material: 6061-T6 AluminumJoint: PinnedInternal width: 20mmValve hole diameter: 6.5mmBraking surface: DISC only
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 meh. Only interested in rims that have internal width of 30mm or more. ooooh well.
popcorn_skollie Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 meh. Only interested in rims that have internal width of 30mm or more. ooooh well. I think the 26s are at least 5mm wider.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 I think the 26s are at least 5mm wider.yeah. Sweet. My Subrosas are 25mm internal, I think . But still. Not going to buy anything in the near future. I have anew bike in mind!
popcorn_skollie Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 yeah. Sweet. My Subrosas are 25mm internal, I think . But still. Not going to buy anything in the near future. I have anew bike in mind!Spank also make a narrow enduro rim. the spike race 28 (aptly named after the external width) I THINK28mm probably being on the far end of rim width vs weight comprimise
Pipsqueak Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 So some feedback on the Light Bicycle 35mm rims that I've been running for almost a year. After putting these things through some serious ***, I finally detonated my wheel on Puffadder pass - trying to jump rock gardens & getting it horribly wrong. Landed heavily on a big square-edged rock & cracked my rear carbon rim. The tire is history. To be clear, I have no doubt that if I was on my other bike (arch rims) I would have destroyed the wheel completely. It was an ill-timed, gut-wrenching impact that made me feel ill. The noise was unbelievable. I booted the tyre and put a tube in. The wheel wasn't even out of true. I rode home just fine. Turns out just the bead is cracked - the integrity of the wheel seems OK. I got hold of the folk in China and within 3 days they agreed to send me a replacement free of charge. I didn't haggle, just told them what happened, sent a few pics, and they offered a new one. Pretty good in my book.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 So some feedback on the Light Bicycle 35mm rims that I've been running for almost a year. After putting these things through some serious ***, I finally detonated my wheel on Puffadder pass - trying to jump rock gardens & getting it horribly wrong. Landed heavily on a big square-edged rock & cracked my rear carbon rim. The tire is history. IMG_0543.JPG To be clear, I have no doubt that if I was on my other bike (arch rims) I would have destroyed the wheel completely. It was an ill-timed, gut-wrenching impact that made me feel ill. The noise was unbelievable. I booted the tyre and put a tube in. The wheel wasn't even out of true. I rode home just fine. Turns out just the bead is cracked - the integrity of the wheel seems OK. I got hold of the folk in China and within 3 days they agreed to send me a replacement free of charge. I didn't haggle, just told them what happened, sent a few pics, and they offered a new one. Pretty good in my book.Very, very good service from the folks at LB then. Great to hear!
BaltazarMarques Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 So some feedback on the Light Bicycle 35mm rims that I've been running for almost a year. After putting these things through some serious ***, I finally detonated my wheel on Puffadder pass - trying to jump rock gardens & getting it horribly wrong. Landed heavily on a big square-edged rock & cracked my rear carbon rim. The tire is history. IMG_0543.JPG To be clear, I have no doubt that if I was on my other bike (arch rims) I would have destroyed the wheel completely. It was an ill-timed, gut-wrenching impact that made me feel ill. The noise was unbelievable. I booted the tyre and put a tube in. The wheel wasn't even out of true. I rode home just fine. Turns out just the bead is cracked - the integrity of the wheel seems OK. I got hold of the folk in China and within 3 days they agreed to send me a replacement free of charge. I didn't haggle, just told them what happened, sent a few pics, and they offered a new one. Pretty good in my book.Awesome to hear - Been contemplating a set of rims from LB and this pushes me a little more to go ahead.
Pipsqueak Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 So some feedback on the Light Bicycle 35mm rims that I've been running for almost a year. After putting these things through some serious ***, I finally detonated my wheel on Puffadder pass - trying to jump rock gardens & getting it horribly wrong. Landed heavily on a big square-edged rock & cracked my rear carbon rim. The tire is history. IMG_0543.JPG To be clear, I have no doubt that if I was on my other bike (arch rims) I would have destroyed the wheel completely. It was an ill-timed, gut-wrenching impact that made me feel ill. The noise was unbelievable. I booted the tyre and put a tube in. The wheel wasn't even out of true. I rode home just fine. Turns out just the bead is cracked - the integrity of the wheel seems OK. I got hold of the folk in China and within 3 days they agreed to send me a replacement free of charge. I didn't haggle, just told them what happened, sent a few pics, and they offered a new one. Pretty good in my book.What I also didn't mention is that my tyre pressure was irresponsibly low for the rocks. I ride at home in a lot of sand, so I run the tyres a bit soft. Doesn't help in the rocks.
NukeproofPeanut Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 I've been looking to build a new wheel set and seriously considering these, the price however is just exceedingly high with the crappy rand/dollar! Looking at the 26" DH spec 31.6 internal, but not sure if it'll be too wide (if that's possible ).So i had a look at the 27mm internal and found them on Alibaba (Neway Carbon) with free shipping (EMS). It looks like the seller uses the same factory as LB, claiming to use the exact some process as LB, same wording (incl grammatical errors) and photos.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 I've been looking to build a new wheel set and seriously considering these, the price however is just exceedingly high with the crappy rand/dollar! Looking at the 26" DH spec 31.6 internal, but not sure if it'll be too wide (if that's possible ).So i had a look at the 27mm internal and found them on Alibaba (Neway Carbon) with free shipping (EMS). It looks like the seller uses the same factory as LB, claiming to use the exact some process as LB, same wording (incl grammatical errors) and photos.go 31.6. go 31.6. go 31.6. Seriously. Riding Iwan's Derby rims (34mm internal) has opened up a whole new world ito grip...
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