try sapims, there lighter than the revolutions
dt 5.1d rims - feedback?
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Here's the KEY, no matter what components you run! Keep up on your maintenance and lots of your mechanical issues magically disappear...
isn't the aero lite the same as the sapim? same measurements. it was like 102$ cad for a box of 25.
well i must have had a bad set or something cause my singletracks lasted me about 2 weeks (front and rear), and that is two rides for me.
I wasn't comparing the aero lite and the sapims, I was comparing the revolutions to the sapims. The sapims are expensive yes, but they work well
Another thing to consider is that a narrow rim gives the tire a differnt profile to a wider rim. This must have an affect on grip.
Like does a wider rim suit people who like to drift turns, or is a narrow rim better?
Also what spokes would you recomend, im thinking DT revolutions at the moment.
Thanks for your help
Like does a wider rim suit people who like to drift turns, or is a narrow rim better?
Also what spokes would you recomend, im thinking DT revolutions at the moment.
Thanks for your help
Do not get revolutions for a DH bike.
is the flex noticeable? i got a friend who is on sapims on the rear wheel and he doesn't feel any difference.
and sapims are lighter, that means lower cross sectional area. there is no other way to save weight. so in theory they should be flexier... unless they are made from a material that is far superior from the stuff that dt use.
and sapims are lighter, that means lower cross sectional area. there is no other way to save weight. so in theory they should be flexier... unless they are made from a material that is far superior from the stuff that dt use.
I can't say i'm very familiar with the 6.1d but they look solid for the weight. 595g. I would seriously look into the Alex Supra D though. I've had them on 2 bikes now and they have an amazing strength-weight ratio. 580g, and they hold up. I've put smallflatspots in them but never anything more. When you get under 600g for a dh rim you are flirting with disaster. But I can recommend them and I've tried everything under the sun...Arroq DHX, azonic outlaws, doubletracks, rhyno lites, etc.
