27,5" all mountain/ #enduro rims. what would you get?

[Odinson]

I would like to revive this thread.

 

I am looking to get 650B rims for my newly acquired Spitfire, I had a couple of options in mind.

 

1. Flow EX's
2. WTB Frequency i25's
3. Spank Spike Race 28's
4. Spank Oozy Trail 295's
5. Rapide R25's

The Rapides look great, have anyone tried them yet? How will they fare with AM riding? Anything else you would recommend under R1000/rim and under 500grams/rim?

 

Thanks

 

Also have a look at WTB's Asym i29. Looks to be quite a promising rim, at not too shabby price, but they might be a bit over budget for you.

[Josh0]

I've got WTB KOM's laced to Hope hubs on my Spitty.

At first I was a bit skeptical because they are light but it made sense from a strength to weight ratio perspective.

So far the wheels have held up really well. No dings, wobbles or dents.

But they were built by someone who knows how to build a wheel properly (so i've been told) which is very important. 

Yeah I had my eye on the KOM's as well. I am a bit skeptical about the super low weight, but it is good to hear that they hold up well.

 

A true wheelbuilder can do amazing things with any rim I suppose.

 

Thanks for the feedback. Keep that Spitty ripping 

[Josh0]

Those Rapide rims are SERIOUSLY good value, and going by the rest of their stuff, are good quality as well. Their bars, stem, chainrings and so on are top notch. 

Thanks Cap

 

They look like unbelievable quality for the price/weight/strength. I just got feedback from Rapide, I asked them if they will hold up to AM abuse, and they say no problem. It is a trail/AM/Enduro rim and they are hella tough.

 

For under 480grams a rim, 25mm internal is amazing. I might just go for them.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Thanks Cap

 

They look like unbelievable quality for the price/weight/strength. I just got feedback from Rapide, I asked them if they will hold up to AM abuse, and they say no problem. It is a trail/AM/Enduro rim and they are hella tough.

 

For under 480grams a rim, 25mm internal is amazing. I might just go for them.

That they do. 

[KingTJ]

have you had a lo0k at DaBomb... some seriously nice rims, and you can get them local

 

http://www.dabombbike.com/weapon.php?m=d&pid=106&cid=15&f=15

http://www.dabombbike.com/Archive/_eng/products/p0106/1408264678.jpg

 

http://www.dabombbike.com/weapon.php?m=d&pid=113&cid=15&f=15

 

http://www.dabombbike.com/Archive/_eng/products/p0113/small/1505257077.jpg

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

have you had a lo0k at DaBomb... some seriously nice rims, and you can get them local

 

http://www.dabombbike.com/weapon.php?m=d&pid=106&cid=15&f=15

http://www.dabombbike.com/Archive/_eng/products/p0106/1408264678.jpg

 

http://www.dabombbike.com/weapon.php?m=d&pid=113&cid=15&f=15

 

http://www.dabombbike.com/Archive/_eng/products/p0113/small/1505257077.jpg

when / if my neck brace sells, I'm getting these.

[Trance Dance]

I got a set of the rapide wheels. The full wheel, not just the rim. Excellent value for the money. I'm heavy and ride pretty hard, and no problems at all. The rims came with a tubeless conversion and sealed with no problem. It's a pretty stiff wheel and due to the width I've experienced no tire roll. I'm riding on 2.4 tires and on my giant wheels the rear tire would often roll, which is why I changed.

 

The hub engagement is also good and the rims are pretty stiff.

[Josh0]

I got a set of the rapide wheels. The full wheel, not just the rim. Excellent value for the money. I'm heavy and ride pretty hard, and no problems at all. The rims came with a tubeless conversion and sealed with no problem. It's a pretty stiff wheel and due to the width I've experienced no tire roll. I'm riding on 2.4 tires and on my giant wheels the rear tire would often roll, which is why I changed.

 

The hub engagement is also good and the rims are pretty stiff.

Hey Trance Dance

 

That is very good to hear. I am seriously considering them.

 

Cheers

[Josh0]

have you had a lo0k at DaBomb... some seriously nice rims, and you can get them local

 

http://www.dabombbike.com/weapon.php?m=d&pid=106&cid=15&f=15

http://www.dabombbike.com/Archive/_eng/products/p0106/1408264678.jpg

 

http://www.dabombbike.com/weapon.php?m=d&pid=113&cid=15&f=15

 

http://www.dabombbike.com/Archive/_eng/products/p0113/small/1505257077.jpg

 

Thanks TJ

 

Those DaBomb's look like... well... da bomb! Good price too.

[KingTJ]

Thanks TJ

 

Those DaBomb's look like... well... da bomb! Good price too.

 

when / if my neck brace sells, I'm getting these.

If I knew of these before I I got my Mavics.... I would have left the Mavics for these

[raptor-22]

American Classic Disc 101 Tubeless 27.5 ............28mm wide.

[David Marshall]

Back to the Light Bicycle.  I really like their rims.  These are 29" DH.

[Bizkit031]

Thanks Baltazar

 

I will consider the Infernos 29/31, although they are closer to the 600 gram mark. Not that I am too worried about weight. I just want to build the best strength-weight ratio wheelset while I am at it.

 

I suck at climbs so I do not need an additional handicap

 

Have a look at Dabomb Advance rims they are 30mm internal and weight 495grams per rim. They even have eyelets on them,speak to ED here on the forum.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Back to the Light Bicycle.  I really like their rims.  These are 29" DH.

Yeha, been eyeing these out for a LONG time now. If bonus time comes soon... 

 

Only problem is the USD 100 delivery charge. Brings them to R 7,500 landed for just the rims. Still pretty darn good value for what they are.

[Bizkit031]

Thanks TJ

 

Those DaBomb's look like... well... da bomb! Good price too.

I have a set of these in black and white,been on my bike for 2 weeks now but sadly have not had time to test them but this weekend it's happening will report back.PS. They make your tires look like a tractor tire.

[Mawbs]

or possibly Easton Arcs they come in 24, 27, 30 inner width ....if you can get Hullabaloo to actually reply to emails to confirm if they have stock