[seismic]

I mostly ride some freeride, which for me mostly includes jumps and drops. I have smashed my D321 Mavic rims and I was wondering if there are some rims out there holding up a little better. I have actually always used Mavic rims so I admit that my knowlegde of other brands is quite limited. FOr me weight dosent matter, but duability does....any suggestions ??

 

[fuzzynutz]

become a smoother rider

 

[seismic]

yes yes, I know ...but I was just thinking about if some rims are better concerning vertical impacts than the D321. The smoothness is just a matter of practice. Any ideas ?

 

[Rik]

How did you smash them?
Flatspot? Buckle? Damaged sidewalls?

The 321/521 (whatever their new name is now) are excellent rims for their weight, and worth sticking with.

 

[Jesus]

If you don't mind the weight go with Arrow. Beefiest rim I have ever used, but you can feel the weight fo so!

 

[-BB-]

or Trailpimps

 

[MikeD]

If you're killing 321s, you might first want to find a new wheelbuilder...and I'm with Jesus on the Arrows. Strongest things out there IMHO (though not strength-to-weight-wise; you do pay a penalty for their ultimate durability.)

Edit: and unlike BB, I have no faith in Atomlab rims...they're very very soft metal and are the only rims I've ever actually buckled. You don't want a pinned rim, in any case. I hear the DHRs are OK, but why take a chance? They're not going to be better than mavic...

 

[seismic]

Thanks for the relies. I have been thinking about the Arrows, but are they worth the $ ?? I think they are quite expensive, but of course on the other hand, if they hold up I guess it is ok. And YES, - I agree, the wheel builder is a quite important factor.

 

[MikeD]

If you break everything else, they've gotta be worth the money, right?

Try them. If you break them, just accept it and start buying Sun Ryno Lite XLs by the dozen and spokes by the barrel.

 

[seismic]

yes, I guess you are right. I will try to go for the Arrows.

 

[fuzzynutz]

what about Halo Combat SAS. I here those are strong but heavy. Anyone use these rims, I'm thinking about getting them b/c they are white, and they would look pimp on an all black bike like mine. ANy experience with these?

 

[caboverpete]

or Trailpimps

The same Trailpimps I flatspotted, dented and cracked at Snowshoe.... and im only 155 lbs so even if im not smooth they shouldnt have got as trashed as they did.

 

[xy9ine]

doubletracks (or intense mag30's) have a pretty good strength to weight ratio. not surprisingly, the tall cross section results in a more rigid, less flatspot-prone rim than the 321. the arrows have a pretty similar profile i believe, but the suns are cheaper.

 

[seismic]

The HALO rims look nice but does NOT hold up. I have several friends who have smashed them into pieces.

 

[RhinofromWA]

....any suggestions ??

More air preasure.

Seriously. You must be crushing them by just ramming that rim into the dirt. Right?

I am 300lbs and race DH in the sport class...when I hit stuff I HIT STUFF. I run a 321 inthe rear for 2 years and a Mag 30 in the front for almost 2 years.

Wheel builder, ride smarter, and put more air in your tires.

 

[fuzzynutz]

The HALO rims look nice but does NOT hold up. I have several friends who have smashed them into pieces.

Do you know if they were Combat SAS or just Combat, b/c i heard that the SAS are much stronger than the regular Combat. But i've never used them so I dont know.