chris_meowzit Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 Hi All, So I have a 2014 Silverback Sola 4, the bike is great and is my first bike and has been great since I bought it, almost zero issues and will keep it for a while as I dont see a need to upgrade just yet and still have a lot to learn. Now the problem is my back rim has taken a beating and is not keeping well at all, the rim is a 29er Alex rim, not too sure on any other details. My question is what would you guys recommended as a replacement rim, something that will not break the bank but still offer a good ride and replacement, should I look at getting the exact same rim just a new one or is there something better for the price of a replacement Alex rim? thanks in advance for all the input. Chris.
chris_meowzit Posted May 25, 2016 Author Posted May 25, 2016 One more thing to ask, would I be able to use my existing Shimano hub or would I have to buy that new as well?
Meezo Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 check out Rapide website, or pm hubber Kiwi best value for money rims, replacing most/all my crests rims with them http://www.rapide.co.za/product/rapide-r25-29er-rim/ Kiwi is probably one of the most helpful fellas around too, he'd tell you if you can use existing spokes or replace.
Belgarath Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 I have the exact same bike. Thoroughly trashed the rim. I bought a new hub, and a buddy sponsored me a rim off his old bike (the hub was knackered). My advice is talk to the guys from Rapide (www.rapide.co.za). Did quite a bit of research before my buddy told me I could have the rim, and they were the best value (according to other okes).
nick_the_wheelbuilder Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 PM me. I'll give you some excellent options including the rim and rebuild. Yes, with your existing hub
Belgarath Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 One more thing to ask, would I be able to use my existing Shimano hub or would I have to buy that new as well? You could, but if that freewheel body (think the part nr is FH-RM35) breaks (and it will) you can't just replace the body, you will have to do the whole hub. It is the same flange size and width as a Deore, so when it happens, your spokes will fit.
chris_meowzit Posted May 25, 2016 Author Posted May 25, 2016 ok thanks for all the responses! I ride mainly XC but I do not shy away from a jump and that is the main reason the rim is kaput! I only weigh 60Kg's but enough to have damaged the rim. My spokes keep coming loose even though I have sent the rim in a few times and the guys at the Trail head said that the rim is not true and if the spokes keep coming loose then it is time for a new rim.
Belgarath Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 ok thanks for all the responses! I ride mainly XC but I do not shy away from a jump and that is the main reason the rim is kaput! I only weigh 60Kg's but enough to have damaged the rim. My spokes keep coming loose even though I have sent the rim in a few times and the guys at the Trail head said that the rim is not true and if the spokes keep coming loose then it is time for a new rim. Don't know about coming loose, I kept breaking spokes... then after the rebuild the spokes came lose, the knobhead that built my wheel didn't use locktite on the nipples... It was a real pain the ass.
chris_meowzit Posted May 25, 2016 Author Posted May 25, 2016 Don't know about coming loose, I kept breaking spokes... then after the rebuild the spokes came lose, the knobhead that built my wheel didn't use locktite on the nipples... It was a real pain the ass.thanks but I know the rim is not true either so I think it is time to fix it and show my baby some TLC, its been to 2 different places and both places have said the rim is not true and needs replacing.
Wannabe Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 Don't know about coming loose, I kept breaking spokes... then after the rebuild the spokes came lose, the knobhead that built my wheel didn't use locktite on the nipples... It was a real pain the ass. If a wheelbuilder uses loctite on the nipples, he is a knobhead.....
Belgarath Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 If a wheelbuilder uses loctite on the nipples, he is a knobhead..... Point is, it was built without. First ride was a race. All of them came lose at once. The whole wheel was wobbling around. Then I took it to another builder/knobhead at a reputable LBS, who did use locktite, and who said the other oke was a real knobhead, no problems after that.
Wannabe Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 Point is, it was built without. First ride was a race. All of them came lose at once. The whole wheel was wobbling around. Then I took it to another builder/knobhead at a reputable LBS, who did use locktite, and who said the other oke was a real knobhead, no problems after that. Sorry to burst your bubble, but both those "wheelbuilders" took you for a ride. First one did not know how to properly tension the spokes, that's why they "all came loose at once".Second builder was not confident enough in his skills, that's why he used loctite to prevent the spokes coming loose. (next guy working on your wheels is gonna curse him for this)A properly build wheel does not need loctite in any shape or form. Depending on skill level of a proper builder, no re-tightening of spokes is needed, but I always have my rebuild wheels checked by the builder after I took it for a short ride. Some spokes do "wind up" during the truing processs, and then "unwind" a bit again after riding. It is just a simple matter of tweaking till they are back up to tension.
The Flying German Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 I Have Also Folded one of these rims They seem to be really weak i had mine replaced under warranty by silverback and up until now it has kept me well. I am not the lightest weighing in at about 76 kg so i do put it under pressure But Please post your solution so i know which route to take when i do fold it again
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