marqueemoon
07-18-08, 08:03 PM
Anybody running either of these rims? How do you like them? Got pics of your wheels?
Road Cycling - Ambrosio Excellence? DT Swiss RR 1.1?
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BananaTugger
07-18-08, 08:12 PM
Ambrosio makes some badass gear. the Excellence rims are very similar to the Cronos in stiffness. They are just a little deeper and more... clincher-y is all.
DT's are also pretty stiff and likely more durable, especially if the double eyeleted version is used. Of course the RR1.1's weigh a fair bit more than the Excellence rims do.
DT's are also pretty stiff and likely more durable, especially if the double eyeleted version is used. Of course the RR1.1's weigh a fair bit more than the Excellence rims do.
marqueemoon
07-18-08, 08:37 PM
Ambrosio makes some badass gear. the Excellence rims are very similar to the Cronos in stiffness. They are just a little deeper and more... clincher-y is all.
DT's are also pretty stiff and likely more durable, especially if the double eyeleted version is used. Of course the RR1.1's weigh a fair bit more than the Excellence rims do.
Yeah. The 1.1s are $20 a pop more than the Ambrosios, but they look pretty strong.
This is for my beater/lockup road bike so I want a good combo of stout and cost effective.
DT's are also pretty stiff and likely more durable, especially if the double eyeleted version is used. Of course the RR1.1's weigh a fair bit more than the Excellence rims do.
Yeah. The 1.1s are $20 a pop more than the Ambrosios, but they look pretty strong.
This is for my beater/lockup road bike so I want a good combo of stout and cost effective.
BananaTugger
07-18-08, 08:41 PM
Yeah. The 1.1s are $20 a pop more than the Ambrosios, but they look pretty strong.
This is for my beater/lockup road bike so I want a good combo of stout and cost effective.
You may consider going with the old standby: the Mavic Open Pro.
A pair of Open Pro Silvers can be had for $120 USD.
This is for my beater/lockup road bike so I want a good combo of stout and cost effective.
You may consider going with the old standby: the Mavic Open Pro.
A pair of Open Pro Silvers can be had for $120 USD.
Soil_Sampler
07-18-08, 10:22 PM
The weights of both double eyeleted rims are similar.
Depending on were you buy them, price can be too.
http://www.ambrosiospa.com/catalog_eng/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=57
http://www.dtswiss.com/Products/Components/Rims/RR-rims.aspx
http://www.ital-tecno.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=33
Depending on were you buy them, price can be too.
http://www.ambrosiospa.com/catalog_eng/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=57
http://www.dtswiss.com/Products/Components/Rims/RR-rims.aspx
http://www.ital-tecno.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=33
euphoria
07-18-08, 10:30 PM
I have a DT1.1 (single-eyelet) rear on an AC hub and I'd never use it as a daily beater, but I'm an ox to my wheels
nothing special IMO
nothing special IMO
BananaTugger
07-19-08, 07:00 AM
I have a DT1.1 (single-eyelet) rear on an AC hub and I'd never use it as a daily beater, but I'm an ox to my wheels
nothing special IMO
That was DT's intent.
nothing special IMO
That was DT's intent.
redfooj
07-19-08, 07:18 AM
i have a pair of ambrosio excellence, branded as "colnago". theyre laced 3x rear and radial front with sapim spokes. i cant make a comparative judgement on whether theyre stiffer or anything (not sure how one can be so sensitive to perceive that, anyway) - but i can say they havent ever needed truing
BananaTugger
07-19-08, 07:27 AM
i have a pair of ambrosio excellence, branded as "colnago". theyre laced 3x rear and radial front with sapim spokes. i cant make a comparative judgement on whether theyre stiffer or anything (not sure how one can be so sensitive to perceive that, anyway) - but i can say they havent ever needed truing
Pick the rim up and twist it.
Conversely, you can also ride a bike with the rims built up into a wheelset.
Pick the rim up and twist it.
Conversely, you can also ride a bike with the rims built up into a wheelset.