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Old 07-31-07, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by clearwaterms
i think those are not going to work so good.

The 29er is a 29" mountain bike rim. The fx series uses a 700 sized wheel (like a road bike) you need something in that size...
Actually, 29er and 700c are one in the same. I'm technically running a 29er rear rim on my Trek 7.3FX - a Sun RhynoLite - with 700x32 tire . The "MTB" wheels are generally just wider and heavier. However, that brings me to another point.. Skoper.. get them to back those. I think you'll probably be OK, but I had problems as a big fella on Bontrager 32h rear wheels. Granted, the one I had problems with was the Camino, but same difference. Also I wonder how wide those are? Make sure they'll be safe enough for the 700x32 tires.

My suggestion is to ask them to get you a Velocity Deep-V 36h or Salsa Delgado 36h rim and lace it to a Deore/LX/XT hub in the rear. The front would likely be fine.
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