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anomaly

08-13-07, 06:55 PM

Basically I am looking for non-machined sidewall 36 hole black rims. I don't want Deep Vs, so I might end up with Open Pros or RR 1.1 despite them having machined sidewalls. I REALLY wish they made the Open Pro CD in 36 hole, or the RR 1.2 in 36 hole, but I can't find em sadly. If I went with the RR's I would want to take the decals off the rims, how hard are they to take off? Any other suggestions on black non-machined rims that come in 36 hole?

deathhare

08-13-07, 07:10 PM

I think i like Velocity Aeros. Rounded, no brake surface.
http://www.velocityusa.com/img/r_BMX_aero_logos.gif

exfreewheeler

08-13-07, 09:45 PM

Velocity Fusion. In between Deep V and Aerohead.

anomaly

08-14-07, 07:14 AM

I will look into those, any other suggestions?

orbThorn

08-14-07, 07:43 AM

I'd reccomend the fusions as well.

Grasschopper

08-14-07, 08:32 AM

Another vote for the fusion...very nice rim. http://aebike.com/page.cfm?PageID=30&action=details&sku=RM4484

anomaly

08-14-07, 08:39 AM

Does the Fusion come in non-machined rim braking surface? Any actual pictures of em?

Soil_Sampler

08-14-07, 08:45 AM

I REALLY wish they made the Open Pro CD in 36 hole.

Your wish is granted!

http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?ID=9320

fix:

08-14-07, 08:48 AM

open pro black ceramics look non-machined
http://www.coloradocyclist.com/images/products/thumb/mavcdrim.jpg

anomaly

08-14-07, 08:56 AM

Your wish is granted!

http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?ID=9320
YOU SIR ARE MY BEST FRIEND TODAY!

anomaly

08-14-07, 08:57 AM

Now I have to decide, CD or black Ceramic....hmm!

anomaly

08-14-07, 09:10 AM

I think CD's it is.

Flat black group buy IRO frame, black Sugino Messenger cranks/chainring w/ white lettering, gold Suzue ProMax hubs, Black Cane Creek IS6 headset w/ white lettering, Black Shimano 105 brake w/ white lettering.

I guess I should probably go with black spokes, white seat, and a gold seat post.

schwinn

08-14-07, 05:29 PM

Those black ceramics look nice, I think those will be the rims my dura aces will be laced to.

What does CD mean?

paulv

08-14-07, 11:02 PM

consider the ambrosio balance, although i have no experience with these. but they are machined. (ebay)

http://i15.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/ag/15/b40c_1.JPG

anomaly

08-15-07, 07:10 AM

Those black ceramics look nice, I think those will be the rims my dura aces will be laced to.

What does CD mean?
"Hard anodization creates an oxide layer on the rim to give it additional micro-hardness. This hardness helps prevent corrosion and gives the rim greater durability against the sidewall erosion caused by brake pads."

It's supposed to reduce wet weather braking distance by 30%, the coating lasts for a couple thousand miles of consistent brake use most people say. I'm not quite prepared to spend $100/rim for the black ceramics. I also like the looks of the CD's more. You can get a good idea of the difference at this site as it has a zoomed picture of each rim

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/road-bikes/components/rims.32.html

bonechilling

08-15-07, 08:01 AM

I switched between CD and a regular Open Pro rim when I flatted and, rather than change the tube, just borrowed a wheel from another bike. Not only does the CD look significantly better, but the stopping distance is also decreased by several feet, even in dry weather. So it's not just marketing, it really works.

EMT

08-15-07, 08:22 AM

8 iron

anomaly

08-15-07, 09:58 AM