[slyfink]

not that it hadn't already, but this thread is spinning out of control!!!

 

[Tetreault]

not that it hadn't already, but this thread is spinning out of control!!!

Ahead of his time, now he supports carbon rims

 

[CBJ]

wow, up to 5 pages. how can you tell it's january?

regardless, carbon dh rims are the future. dropping significant wheel mass while increasing durability is huge. prices will inevitably come down and anyone who's anyone will have them.

i'm thinking dh tires could stand to lose some mass next. lower density rubbers, aramid fibers instead of steel...

Just see what you can already buy OEM carbon road rims for. The last price I saw was below $400 per rim. I would think not having to have a breaking surface would make rim construction easier.

 

[sbabuser]

I just wish they made Z rims in 26"...

 

[dropmachine]

ANyone got any info on the Syncros Carbon rims?

 

[OGRipper]

I just wish they made Z rims in 26"...

They did. Check e-bay or something.

And here is the classic z-rim shot:

 

[xy9ine]

mike buff z rims! plastic is the future!

 

[frango]

Something interesting may come in near future from Poland

http://xsnailx.pinkbike.com/album/emes-racing-dh-carbon-wheel-prototype/