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17-03.-2006, 04:47 AM
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opinions on wheels...
I have been out of Mtn Biking for years, and need new rims. I never liked my Sun rimswith LX hubs, and think one of these others will be my choice. Obviously I am looking at keeping cost relatively low, but not too low. Opinions anyone???
1. Mavic 517's with XT hubs 2. Mavic Crossride 3. Mavic Crossland |
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20-03.-2006, 11:04 AM
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Re: opinions on wheels...
Come on, nobody has an opinion on this? I didn't mention I weigh 215, so I need sturdy rims. the local BS owner was "worried" about recommending to me some personally built XTR/mavic 717's because of my size. Any thought's??
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21-03.-2006, 12:30 AM
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Re: opinions on wheels...
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The 517's are also fairly lightweight wheels, and as such might be a little weak for your 215 lbs. At my weight of 155 lbs, I have only had to true them twice in three years of technical XC type riding. Sorry, but I don't know about the other Mavic wheels you listed.
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30-03.-2006, 07:14 AM
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Re: opinions on wheels...
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None of the above. As mentioned already the 517 (replaced by the 717 about a year ago) is a lightweight rim, designed for XC racing. Try your XT hubs with Mavic XM819s, those will be stronger. |
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