Thread: 3 Strongest Clyde RR rims? 'Cause we can't have too many wheel threads.
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Old 02-27-12, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Leebo
For the back wheel of my commuter, I had a mavic A719 rim built around a 105 hub with dt swiss db spokes, 36 holes. I'm 235 lbs and ride lots of crappy Boston roads and carry 1 loaded bag on the back of my cross check. The mavic web site lists this touring rim as "bombproof". With 6,000 miles on it , I'm in agreement.
I have a 340lb buddy who rides the A719 on a Karate Monkey who's having the same experience as you - pretty tough rim.
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