Originally Posted by
bigfred
Out of curiousity, when you dented the two deep v's, what did you weigh, what size tire were you running and at what pressure?
220 pounds, I am pretty sure i had 700x32 at the time but nothing under 700x28. They were a 36h rim on tiagra hub. i usually kept them inflated up around 85 psi depending on the tire. These were both rear rims. One dimpled symmetrically on the weld joint. The replacement rim failed a year later. I noted some spider cracking around the spoke holes as well on the second rim. They were built by a reputable LBS. I decided to move to an eyeleted rim and from what I read at the time the mavics were highly regarded but heavy. They are also wider. My opinion is very subjective since I could not ride them side by side but I like the ride of the mavics better and wish I had gotten them from the start. I did not because they are usually significantly more expensive. I never tried any of the other box style rims but I really do not want to replace them any time soon.
Eric