I'm getting a new frame soon, and it has the option to run a 135x12 wheel which I would prefer for stiffness reasons.
I'm looking at my options for light weight wheels, as I'd like to keep the weight down some and the wheels are one of the most noticeable places to lose weight if I'm not mistaken?
Anyways, I've sort of narrowed it down to two options;
Stans Flow laced to Hope Pro II, or 2009 Deemax.
I haven't been able to find a very long term review for the Deemax wheels, but I remember the older ones had issues with the rear hubs exploding.
Has anyone had any serious time on these?
Will the Flow rims hold up? They're quite light.
My main reasons for choosing the two are weight, color and price. They come out to about the same. The Stans obviously will be much lighter.
I am trying to stay away from black rims this time. Would like something a little different.
The wheels will be going on a 6-7" AM/FR rig, and I'll be running tubes unless tubeless seems like a better idea. Though calculating weights the weight savings was negligable.
I'm about 175lbs geared up, and a relatively smooth rider. It'll be ridden on the Shore, Whistler, etc. Nothing tooo huge, but drops will obviously be present.
If someone has suggestions I'd be more then willing to listen to them as well. I know this should probably be posted in the Freeride section, but I figure downhillers put their stuff through more torture.
Thank you in advance!
I'm looking at my options for light weight wheels, as I'd like to keep the weight down some and the wheels are one of the most noticeable places to lose weight if I'm not mistaken?
Anyways, I've sort of narrowed it down to two options;
Stans Flow laced to Hope Pro II, or 2009 Deemax.
I haven't been able to find a very long term review for the Deemax wheels, but I remember the older ones had issues with the rear hubs exploding.
Has anyone had any serious time on these?
Will the Flow rims hold up? They're quite light.
My main reasons for choosing the two are weight, color and price. They come out to about the same. The Stans obviously will be much lighter.
I am trying to stay away from black rims this time. Would like something a little different.
The wheels will be going on a 6-7" AM/FR rig, and I'll be running tubes unless tubeless seems like a better idea. Though calculating weights the weight savings was negligable.
I'm about 175lbs geared up, and a relatively smooth rider. It'll be ridden on the Shore, Whistler, etc. Nothing tooo huge, but drops will obviously be present.
If someone has suggestions I'd be more then willing to listen to them as well. I know this should probably be posted in the Freeride section, but I figure downhillers put their stuff through more torture.
Thank you in advance!