gtr1 Posted November 3, 2021 Share On 7/7/2021 at 9:14 AM, Two Wheels Trading said: Hi Guys, just an update on these - we are expecting our first shipment around 9 September. We have opened up pre-orders on our website and your local dealer can also pre-book for you. the link to the rims on our website is here : https://twowheelstrading.co.za/product-category/stans-mk4-rim-range/ Maybe one day I can get an answer about upgrading my 'cracked around the nipples' rims ?????? Especially seeing as they are the 3rd or 4th set !!!! Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted November 3, 2021 Share 10 hours ago, nick_the_wheelbuilder said: I managed to get my grubby mits on a set of new Stan's Arch Mk4 rims - here are my first impressions: https://wheelbuilder.co.za/arch-mk4-impressions/ thank you for this ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted November 3, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, nick_the_wheelbuilder said: I managed to get my grubby mits on a set of new Stan's Arch Mk4 rims - here are my first impressions: https://wheelbuilder.co.za/arch-mk4-impressions/ You get a huge thumbs up for slapping those wheels on this bike Danger Dassie, MORNE , nick_the_wheelbuilder and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_the_wheelbuilder Posted November 4, 2021 Share 13 hours ago, Hairy said: You get a huge thumbs up for slapping those wheels on this bike Ain't she pretty? MORNE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappaWatTrap Posted November 4, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, nick_the_wheelbuilder said: Ain't she pretty? Good read thank you. And what a beaut of a bike. nick_the_wheelbuilder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted November 4, 2021 Share I am interested to hear and see how the Crest MK4 rims would turn out for gravel bike wheels. According to the Stans website, the wheelset still has a weight limit of 86kg which is really quite light (in my opinion). That doesn't seem any better than the previous version. https://www.notubes.com/crest-mk4-wheelset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted November 4, 2021 Share 20 minutes ago, splat said: I am interested to hear and see how the Crest MK4 rims would turn out for gravel bike wheels. According to the Stans website, the wheelset still has a weight limit of 86kg which is really quite light (in my opinion). That doesn't seem any better than the previous version. https://www.notubes.com/crest-mk4-wheelset 86kg's ... that is certainly not SA rider rated splat and Chadvdw67 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Dassie Posted November 4, 2021 Share They need a buffalo version! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted November 4, 2021 Share But why even bother with Crest when you can get the Flow rims? BTW, all rims will eventually crack at the nipple holes, rear wheels far mores swiftly than front rims - its simple science. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted November 4, 2021 Share 16 minutes ago, Danger Dassie said: They need a buffalo version! That would be the Arch or the Flow But the Crest being punted as a good rim for gravel bikes is silly (if it has that weight limit) Almost as silly than the Crest rim being used for XC ???? Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted November 4, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, splat said: I am interested to hear and see how the Crest MK4 rims would turn out for gravel bike wheels. According to the Stans website, the wheelset still has a weight limit of 86kg which is really quite light (in my opinion). That doesn't seem any better than the previous version. https://www.notubes.com/crest-mk4-wheelset The crest is a lightweight racing rim right ? So why do you people who are clearly over the weight limit (limit is justified in my opinion) complain Just ride the rims made for your weight that are only slightly heavier Danger Dassie, Headshot and Hairy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted November 4, 2021 Share Just now, BaGearA said: The crest is a lightweight racing rim right ? So why do you people who are clearly over the weight limit (limit is justified in my opinion) complain Just ride the rims made for your weight that are only slightly heavier If you can get them of course - nothing in stock by the look of it at TWT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted November 4, 2021 Share Just now, Headshot said: If you can get them of course - nothing in stock by the look of it at TWT. Isn't that like the whole cycling world right now ???? splat and Danger Dassie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrob Posted November 4, 2021 Share Built up the new mk4 crest rims on hope hubs recently, with a warranty replacement of the one mk3 that had cracked at the nipple. They do seem to be a much better proposition and if they have reinforced the area as stated and with the asymmetric rim profile should be a much stronger setup. But yes, if you are over the weight limit, they are not for you. Really like the Matt finish as well without stickers. BaGearA, Danger Dassie, splat and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted November 4, 2021 Share 17 minutes ago, BaGearA said: The crest is a lightweight racing rim right ? So why do you people who are clearly over the weight limit (limit is justified in my opinion) complain Just ride the rims made for your weight that are only slightly heavier You are right. I am too heavy for them. I suppose that I was hoping that the MK4's would be a bit more robust as I was considering them for a gravel bike build with some Hope RS4 hubs. They are no longer on my radar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Dassie Posted November 4, 2021 Share 41 minutes ago, splat said: That would be the Arch or the Flow But the Crest being punted as a good rim for gravel bikes is silly (if it has that weight limit) Almost as silly than the Crest rim being used for XC ???? I reckon it would make a great gravel/all rounder rim. A while back I had 650b ZTR Crests laced to Stans hubs on a Momsen 650b hardtail, loved that wheelset, and bike. It held up through plenty riding and two seasons of XCO provincials, nationals and even a ballies World Champs. If they're 29r they definitely would have gone onto my gravel bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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