Headshot Posted July 28, 2015 Share How are you finding the rims? P-AM2? CWC have Hope Pro 2 EVO with Flow EX for R5400... Seriously tempted to upgrade but truth be told the rims have been pretty solid so far, still running true just a ding or two on the side wall. I suppose the biggest upgrade will be a much better hub and slightly lighter wheels. I have 26" flows on my original giant hubs and Chinese spokes. Its a good rim that can handle a beating compared to the very soft DTs I had before. Maybe wait until you have trashed the Giant rims and then just lace on some Flows. Giant hubs work fine - no reliability issues for me. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raydek Posted July 28, 2015 Share Got 29" Flows on Novatec hubs, at 90kg and not the smoothest rider, they take a pounding and still true and happy.. Hairy and Bizkit031 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawler Posted July 28, 2015 Share I have 26" flows on my original giant hubs and Chinese spokes. Its a good rim that can handle a beating compared to the very soft DTs I had before. Maybe wait until you have trashed the Giant rims and then just lace on some Flows. Giant hubs work fine - no reliability issues for me.But the Giant hubs do not go bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Edited July 28, 2015 by Brawler Eddy Gordo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 28, 2015 Share But the Giant hubs do not go bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzPersonally, I find the giant rims fine. For now. If I were to upgrade though, I'd REALLY upgrade and go the Light-bicycle or Derby Rims route. Carbonzzzzzz... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted July 28, 2015 Share Personally, I find the giant rims fine. For now. If I were to upgrade though, I'd REALLY upgrade and go the Light-bicycle or Derby Rims route. Carbonzzzzzz... Where are those lovely Chinese carbon rims available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 28, 2015 Share Where are those lovely Chinese carbon rims available?http://www.light-bicycle.com/carbon-mountain-bike/carbon-mountain-bike-wheels EDIT: I've done a fair amount of reading up on the various options, and these and Derby seem to be top of the pops. Derby have a reportedly higher quality finish, and a slightly wider offering (31.6mm vs 34mm internal) but at a considerably higher price. Edited July 28, 2015 by Renaissance Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted July 28, 2015 Share But the Giant hubs do not go bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Wash out all of the grease and they will bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Disclaimer: Do this at your own risk, I will not be held liable for damages. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolipoli Posted July 28, 2015 Share How are you finding the rims? P-AM2? CWC have Hope Pro 2 EVO with Flow EX for R5400... Seriously tempted to upgrade but truth be told the rims have been pretty solid so far, still running true just a ding or two on the side wall. I suppose the biggest upgrade will be a much better hub and slightly lighter wheels.My P-AM2 rims did not fair too well at Mankele Avalanche this year. The back wheel looks a bit like a Pringle chip right now. It only just clears the seat stay at its worst. Hopefully, it will true up okay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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