NielC Posted May 25, 2015 Share Hi fellow Hubbers, So, I would like to have your thoughts and comments on this interesting issue as I'm a bit perplexed by this recent opinion that I've received on the ZTR Crest rims that I have on my MTB! I've very recently been told by someone, apparently in the know, that the ZTR Crest rims that I have on my MTB are actually made as 'disposable, one day race rims' and that I should rather purchase a different set of rims for my MTB. I was advised that I should get a set of rims that are more durable and which are not disposable. Strangely enough, the person that advised me had different rims at his bicycle shop that are, according to him, more durable and would be 'better suited' for me. I was also told that the ZTR Crest rims have a weight limit of 85kg. To briefly explain my position in this picture - I do cross-country riding with my MTB, which is a hardtail, and I am well below the weight limit of 85kg as I weigh 74kg. I have, despite some research on the google-machine, never heard that ZTR Crest rims are designed to be disposable. I asked this person whether it would be correct to state that, if I've done a race, e.g a marathon, it would be advisable to dispose of the wheels after the race. I was advised that this is exactly what the ZTR Crests were designed for - race, dispose. Just so you know, I have not bought the 'more durable' rims from the bicycle shop and will continue riding the 'disposable' ones for now. Until I can dispose of them, I will keep them Your thoughts, questions and comments of these 'disposable race day rims' will be most welcome! Ciao Scotty P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Ruinaard Posted May 25, 2015 Share I think you should question the motives or your advisor. Absolute BS. There is no such thing as a disposable one day wheel even if you are a pro. You wold never build something that light and risk breakage in a race. It doesn't compute. Like a customer of mine once told me "Ek ken die verskil tussen *** en chocolates, en heirdie is nie chocolates nie". 428 others, Danger Dassie, JXV and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted May 25, 2015 Share Take your rims and run.........there is nothing wrong with them. Even if they were disposable, see how long it takes before you need to dispose of them because they are kaput. By the sounds of it someone is actually looking for a set of ZTRs cheap-cheap. Poefies as jy my vra......but what do I know........with a set of Arch and weighing a 105kg........still running true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NukeproofPeanut Posted May 25, 2015 Share Hahahahahaha ride them till they break. As long as you are using them for their intended purpose, XC and are under the weight limit they will last you quite a while! Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 25, 2015 Share 3 words. He's Talking Kaaaaaaaaak Yes, they have a rider limit of 85kg, but they are NOT disposable race rims. If anything, that would go to the old, now out of production ZTR Race Gold rims, especially if you are of a certain heft. In addition - a rim's strength depends largely on how it was built. If it was a kaaak builder that put them together, then they would be inherently weak. But if put together by a proper builder, they should last you a good long time. Wheels DO get stronger with more material, but your LBS is spinning you stories. Scotty P and nonky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popcorn_skollie Posted May 25, 2015 Share Crests are made of the strongest foil you can find. The rim of choice for many riders who want to have a lighter wheelset for races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velomonatiCT Posted May 25, 2015 Share He's trying to take your money son !Come along with mummy right now and don't play with that horrid boy ever again ! :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted May 25, 2015 Share My son has been riding with his ZTR Crests since last year this time. He does the XCO series and some other races, and training in the week with them. He has an XTC HT. Only had one dented rim in this time from a rock. I suspect FUD, the tool most salesmen use when they can't offer a superior product. Edited May 25, 2015 by Moridin Scotty P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted May 25, 2015 Share no no, the guy is being honest - take those crests off and give them to me, so one day when I race I can throw them away after. BarHugger and Scotty P 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NielC Posted May 25, 2015 Share Thanks! I must say, I was a little annoyed by this 'advice' but acted interested nonetheless. Just thought that I'd put the question out there in the most neutral way to see what your thoughts are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NielC Posted May 25, 2015 Share Good thing that I have not bought a set of Enve wheels and disposed of them after a race...or even after a hard 'Spruit ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted May 25, 2015 Share Yes, ZTR Crest rims are disposable...you should give them to me and I will dispose of them, then go buy a more durable set of rims from your LBS....just kidding ZTR Crest wheels are awesome for XC Scotty P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izak Posted May 25, 2015 Share I am 87kg and have been riding my 650 crests hard for almost 2 years now no issues at all. So I cant say I agree. For me personally they are good value for money rims and at ghe higher end of that bracket. Running them on Hope hubs and decent (cant remember the brand now) spokes.No worries whatsoever. Scotty P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted May 25, 2015 Share no no, the guy is being honest - take those crests off and give them to me, so one day when I race I can throw them away after........spelling "race" and doing it is two different horses.........so you will be holding onto them forevaaaaaaaaa ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tienie Posted May 25, 2015 Share i am riding my 29" ztr crest "disposables" now for 3 years.I guess I did not read the package insert lol ! Scotty P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mailman7412 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Bollocks. I am a heavy weight 95kgs and have been riding them for almost 4 years. Did not even need to "true" them once Scotty P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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