well see the funny thing is that i didnt do the math. i let a digital scale do it for me. so i was just telling you what the scale told me. it doesnt really matter to me if my 823 rims are heavier than my old single tracks. what matters to me is i cut two pound off the rig, less rolling resistance, no more pinch flats, and well i can run lower tire preassure for those really sticky situations that i tend to see a lot on the east coast.
Before you get all defensive, go back and read your orig. post. You did say that the 823's weighed the same as your single tracks, and they do not. You said that a 'ghetto tubeless' set up would be heavier, when in fact it would most likely be lighter than the set up you chose. Two save a full two pounds, you had to have been running 600g tubes.
That has been my experience as well, as long as you use DH tires. I have had the best time with Mich. tires (they are all tubeless) but have had good luck with maxxis and Kenda as well. The stans is awesome and does wonders to seal the bead of most tires to the rim, among other things.
Was just a joke,I think you have your hand on it,oh never mind.yep i put all my weight on it.