So I'm probably going to be building a new rear wheel soon but I haven't decided on the rim yet. I was thinking about the alex dx32, I remember lots of people using them for trials and street because they are wide and don't pinch flat easily and they seem pretty cheap to replace.. Anyone have experience with these rims or know if they would be good on a park/dirtjump bike?
Rims?
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I like the Mavic 721. And tons of people like the Atomlab rims.
721's are the standard by which all other rims are compared to, they have decent weight and are reliable.
I've had good results from dt 5.1's while others will think differently, they are lighter than the 721's.
i've been running mavic 719's people told me i was crazy to use such a "all mountain rim" on a street and dj bike, but i think they are the best i've ever used. they are narrower but i like the round profile it gives my tires.
atomlabs are also very reliable
I've had good results from dt 5.1's while others will think differently, they are lighter than the 721's.
i've been running mavic 719's people told me i was crazy to use such a "all mountain rim" on a street and dj bike, but i think they are the best i've ever used. they are narrower but i like the round profile it gives my tires.
atomlabs are also very reliable
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I love my Atomlab Pimplites, but only for tires 2.5 or smaller.
Another vote for P-Lites
i ride pimp normals, kinda heavy but wont break(not that the lights will)
I want new wheelz on mi bicicleta as well. I just got a free single track. 
we will see how this works out.
we will see how this works out.
my dx32's held up for over 4 years under my 200lbs of destruction. i'd do it again in a second. i only ditched them because i wanted something new to look at. gave them away 2.5 years ago and they are still solid on a friends bike...
I run an Arrow DHX on the back laced to a Woodman ss hub. Fuggers bomb proof. Been riding it for over 2 years. trued it once a year ago I think. Even bought it used. American made hoops is where its at!
My wheel build plan consists of:
Spank Subrosa Rim
Hope Pro II hub
DT Swiss Black Spokes
I'd say go to your local shop and ask them what kind of a deal they can give you on the Spank Subrosa, it'll be cheap...real cheap. Cause QBP (the big distributor) has them on sale right now.
You should be able to get one at a retail price of 40 dollars or so. Which is what original cost was.
Spank Subrosa Rim
Hope Pro II hub
DT Swiss Black Spokes
I'd say go to your local shop and ask them what kind of a deal they can give you on the Spank Subrosa, it'll be cheap...real cheap. Cause QBP (the big distributor) has them on sale right now.
You should be able to get one at a retail price of 40 dollars or so. Which is what original cost was.
Dx32s can be had for CHEAP on fleabay.... like $25
that is my exact setup. FRX front and XL rear.