I'm guessing that Velocity Deep V's could handle the stress of cyclocross/off-road use okay.

Anyone here ride Velocity Deep V's?

I flipped mine on my fixed gear to the freewheel side and raced them once. If you use the 32 or 36 spoke set you should be fine. That said, they're one of the heaviest rims on the market and probably way more than you need. If you already have a set, race 'em!

A lot of heavy/big guys rock Deep V's on the commuter. They are tough rims. I would do it.

I have a set that i bought for commuting/CX use. So far they've seen plenty of commuter use but i haven't taken them out for a cyclocross run yet... 28F/32R spoke count.

You are asking the wrong question. You shouldn't worry if they can handle it, you should worry about the color you want.

Ive actually got a 26" set on my SS MTB. Ive only got a couple rides on them, but they seem very stiff and strong (and Im a Clyde.)

I'm guessing that Velocity Deep V's could handle the stress of cyclocross/off-road use okay.

Anyone here ride Velocity Deep V's?
Why is it everyone think CX stresses the rim more than a road bike?
The deep V might look cool, but it's a boat anchor, and CX is about
acceleration, shouldering, running..........And your using low inflated
35 tires. Go for something light.

Aero rims tend not to pack up with mud as much.

Why not Velocity deep V's for training and something lighter (and tubular-er) for race day.

Aero rims tend not to pack up with mud as much.

Why not Velocity deep V's for training and something lighter (and tubular-er) for race day.
You call yourselves kartoffel and live in Houston, Texas ?
I have a feeling we could communicate in other languishes than English (?)

Love 'em or hate 'em it seems.

Lectron-- I don't just race CX on my CX bike. I take it places that would make a billy goat puke. And i beat the tar out of the wheels.

However-- you make a good point. If a wheel is properly built, tensioned, etc then a "road" wheel should be able to endure just about anything an "off-road" wheel can. (Leaving tires out of the equation.)

Tubular advocates: I don't doubt their performance characteristcs, but I don't have the money for tubulars. I don't want to spend the time it takes to glue them. In addition to acceleration, shouldering and running, to me, CX is about crazy fun and mud and trying to keep the beer hand-up on my insides rather down the front of my jersey. Clinchers serve me just fine in this respect.

You call yourselves kartoffel and live in Houston, Texas ?
I have a feeling we could communicate in other languishes than English (?)

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