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Old 08-31-06, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by KonaRider24
Biggest, yes. But I wouldn't go as far as saying burliest rim on the market. Remember, the strength of any wheel depends on the skills of the wheel builder who built the wheel. If I remember Double tracks tend to like to flat spot alot. A properly built up EX729 or EX823 is as strong if not a little bit stronger than a properly built up double track.
Pfft, well we will soon see. My friend is waiting on a EX823 at the moment for his cowan, so we will soon see who has the burliest rim. And yes, he is getting his wheel laced by the same person who did mine, a DT Swiss certified wheel builder. Of coarse I almost double him in weight.
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