man, they get that rim to 450-475grams, and it will be a serious winner.looks like a 'DH' version is on its way:
http://forums.mtbr.com/wheels-tires/26in-chinese-carbon-all-mountain-rim-769498-40.html#post10524112
Anyone running $178 chinese carbon rims for DH yet? light-bicycle.com
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i think i found your problem...
Nope.
Ha. Don't be hating. He's building skills for when he gets old enough that it takes 6 months to bounce back from a broken bone rather than 6 weeks.
more because i work an office job and that's about the only way i can riding in after work during the week. xc saddle time is better than no saddle time. if you disagree, you might be a terrorist.
whatever. but it is your story, so we'll let you tell it...
It's too bad these don't have those UST bead lip things. I've come to the conclusion that those are good.looks like a 'DH' version is on its way:
http://forums.mtbr.com/wheels-tires/26in-chinese-carbon-all-mountain-rim-769498-40.html#post10524112
so yeah, my original question about where you would rate your XC-ness is that I'm thinking about getting a set of the 23mm wheels and rocking them on my trail bike. It occasionally goes off medium drops and jumps and stuff and there's this one trail I like to ride after work that has like a 40 mph whopped out g-out on it that makes me look down to check my front wheel is on tight every time I'm dropping in.
On a scale from shaving your butt hair to a french toast peanut butter and banana sandwich for breakfast, how bad of an idea would running these wheels be?
if you're asking if i ride xc like a roadie, answer's no. i'm about 200lbs with gear. and i'm on 2.1 / 1.9" tires (largest the frame can take, its a ~2002 yeti hardtail, from one of the last US made batches). i think the biggest drop i've done on them is about 2 feet? but i pump and jump terrain features like its my business. also, east coast rox.
if you're curious about the width of the rims I'm on i can get out the calipers when i get home.
Heh. I'm probably good to go then.
Well they do have some business ethics..
when i inevitably kill my dt swiss wheelset i might give them a go
2013-01-11
Eric :
Hi there,
I am from Auckland, New Zealand and I would like to buy a pair of this wider mtb 26er carbon bike rim 26 inch rims(tubeless-compatible).
With UD matte finish 32 holes and if possible with ENVE graphics on it.
How long will it take to arrive in Auckland after i pay?
How come it is only US$ 140 on ALIBABA website?
Do you have the wider version available now? 35mm outer?
And if i buy 4 rims will it be cheaper?
Thanks and Regards,
Eric
2013-01-12
Light-Bicycle :
Hello Eric,
Thanks for your inquiry.
The price for our wide 26er rim is USD150/pcs, not US/pcs.
If we make enve logo on the rims, when the custom open to check the carton, the rims will be kept by the custom.
So it will be better to make rims with your own logo design. Please find attached pictures for reference, you can let us know what kind of graphic you like, then we can make the graphic file for your reference.
Is that ok for you?
The lead time for 26er wide rims with logo is 7days to 9days, and 4days by TNT to arrive at New Zealand. Is that ok for you?
Currently, we only have 30mm wide, no 35mm wide. The price is the same for 4pcs rims, we will offer a discount if the quantity is more than 10pcs rims.
Thanks,
Light-bicycle
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when i inevitably kill my dt swiss wheelset i might give them a go
2013-01-11
Eric :
Hi there,
I am from Auckland, New Zealand and I would like to buy a pair of this wider mtb 26er carbon bike rim 26 inch rims(tubeless-compatible).
With UD matte finish 32 holes and if possible with ENVE graphics on it.
How long will it take to arrive in Auckland after i pay?
How come it is only US$ 140 on ALIBABA website?
Do you have the wider version available now? 35mm outer?
And if i buy 4 rims will it be cheaper?
Thanks and Regards,
Eric
2013-01-12
Light-Bicycle :
Hello Eric,
Thanks for your inquiry.
The price for our wide 26er rim is USD150/pcs, not US/pcs.
If we make enve logo on the rims, when the custom open to check the carton, the rims will be kept by the custom.
So it will be better to make rims with your own logo design. Please find attached pictures for reference, you can let us know what kind of graphic you like, then we can make the graphic file for your reference.
Is that ok for you?
The lead time for 26er wide rims with logo is 7days to 9days, and 4days by TNT to arrive at New Zealand. Is that ok for you?
Currently, we only have 30mm wide, no 35mm wide. The price is the same for 4pcs rims, we will offer a discount if the quantity is more than 10pcs rims.
Thanks,
Light-bicycle
Reply The Review
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That's the only part of my original design that they didn't follow to a T. Perhaps they aren't shown in the drawing or maybe there's a licensing thing there so they were dropped. A non-drilled rim bed will be an option to eliminate rim tape. This is how Easton rims are made. There's enough vertical room in the cavity to use fishing line to bring the nipples in through the valve hole.
I just got word on weight and price. 450g $178.
I think we should change the title of the thread
I hope one day, when my brand new wheels die, I will try two of these
that's pretty insane.
So the last set of rims I was using were the bontragers, which are alu, weigh 530g, and are wide as can be. I got them on closeout for 6 bucks a pop (so I bought the rest, sorry suckers). Do you think the 80 grams is worth the extra 172 dollars?
(hint: its not, I really just wanted to rub it in your faces that I got a bagillion cheapass race rims sitting around that are everything you could want in a race rim)
(hint: its not, I really just wanted to rub it in your faces that I got a bagillion cheapass race rims sitting around that are everything you could want in a race rim)
if nothing else you'll get really really good at lacing rims.
just out of curiosity, how many did you score, and how many do you have laced up at any given time?
I got 7 of them (had two stock on my bike when I got it)if nothing else you'll get really really good at lacing rims.
just out of curiosity, how many did you score, and how many do you have laced up at any given time?
I just used up my last one over the span of 2 years and I don't regret it a bit! Plus I could reuse spokes, since they would flatspot, not go out of true when I broke them, and I didn't get a single pinchflat in that time, just rim flats. And the rims were cheaper then tubes
I always have my eye out on treks website, I'd buy those again in a heartbeat if they went on sale again. So wide, so light, and could be built pretty stiff as fyck. My only regret is that they didn't have 20 at that price.
there's a huge thread over on MTBR about the "AM" rims. I've been running them on my trail bike for six months and they're going strong (knocks wood). mostly bay area riding, Pacifica, Marin etc. no drama running them at the China Peak enduro race a couple weekends ago, which was basically Tahoe conditions (pretty rocky) and a handful of xc races. I run slightly higher tire pressure than I did with AL rims but they've survived rim strikes against sharp rocks at race pace several times (I cringed every time). I'd buy them again, no question, it's a bit of a gamble but good odds IMO.
I got 7 of them (had two stock on my bike when I got it)
I just used up my last one over the span of 2 years and I don't regret it a bit! Plus I could reuse spokes, since they would flatspot, not go out of true when I broke them, and I didn't get a single pinchflat in that time, just rim flats. And the rims were cheaper then tubes
I always have my eye out on treks website, I'd buy those again in a heartbeat if they went on sale again. So wide, so light, and could be built pretty stiff as fyck. My only regret is that they didn't have 20 at that price.
ah. ok i gotcha now. a few years back i picked up a couple progressive 5th element shocks w/ spring for $25 each from santa cruz.
if you got 4, make yourself a go kart or a buggy! always thought about doing that with some van RCs or something
had 4. they got used on bikes, got sold/traded. i'm down to one 5th element now, a bunch of random parts from a swinger 4 way (same shock), and a swinger air.if you got 4, make yourself a go kart or a buggy! always thought about doing that with some van RCs or something
Never underestimate a weight weenie. I wouldn't do it myself but you have to admire the determination
i'm looking to do a new trail bike from the ground up next year, and these rims are high on the list. only because i can't afford enve.
I just built another set for a friend:
DT240 rear hub, Atomlab Pimplite front
LB "wide" AM rims at 345g ea
DT Comp spokes & alloy nips
713g & 814g
He's very stoked. Got the hubs used and is in about $600.
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The newest model LB makes for Specialized(a beadless design) with rear DT Swiss internals, all adapters but the 20mm front you can supposedly buy separately, normal(high for prebuilt these days) spoke count, tubeless rim strip factory installed, Specialized LBS warranty support, and 240 lbs weight limit can be had for about $1000.
http://reviews.mtbr.com/specialized-control-29-carbon-wheels-for-1200
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hi guys
just wanted to say that I now back from 8 days in Morzine
on my DHR with the 140$ carbon rims.
morgan, swiss cup, Chatel, les gets and all the rest of the area.
the rims don't even got a crack. they stayed in strait and didn't even loosen any spoke.
they are great!!
my friend with mavic deemax needed to change 2 spokes on his wheels..... an he didnt jump all the jumps I jumped
just wanted to say that I now back from 8 days in Morzine
on my DHR with the 140$ carbon rims.
morgan, swiss cup, Chatel, les gets and all the rest of the area.
the rims don't even got a crack. they stayed in strait and didn't even loosen any spoke.
they are great!!
my friend with mavic deemax needed to change 2 spokes on his wheels..... an he didnt jump all the jumps I jumped
$60 less per rim means your wheelset was probably about 5/6 the price of his carbon wheels. Yes, 5/6 is a fraction but that's not how the term is commonly used.My new, non-carbon wheels, help pretty well, too
have you ordered the dh version?hi guys
just wanted to say that I now back from 8 days in Morzine
on my DHR with the 140$ carbon rims.
morgan, swiss cup, Chatel, les gets and all the rest of the area.
the rims don't even got a crack. they stayed in strait and didn't even loosen any spoke.
they are great!!
my friend with mavic deemax needed to change 2 spokes on his wheels..... an he didnt jump all the jumps I jumped
you could spend exactly the same amount and still technically be able to make a fraction about it
I just got the carbon DH rims but spokes won't get here for a couple days so these won't get built till after National Champs. The guys at the shop saw the non-drilled rim bed and started taking bets on how many beers and grams of herb I'll go through during the lacing. 12 and 2.5 is the current over-under.
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