Tandem Cycling - BHS Rim?

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willhs
05-07-12, 08:00 AM
Me again. I'm looking to put together a better wheelset than what comes with the Viaggio (shouldn't be hard). This rim is getting some attention from the singles crowd:

http://www.bikehubstore.com/category-s/162.htm

It looks pretty solid to me. 25mm wide and 28mm deep, making it wider and slightly less deep than the Topolino. Reportedly, it's a very stiff rim. Per the shop owner, these rims should work for a tandem. And, they are super cheap.

Any thought?

Thanks,
Will

jnbrown
05-07-12, 10:25 AM
Me again. I'm looking to put together a better wheelset than what comes with the Viaggio (shouldn't be hard). This rim is getting some attention from the singles crowd:

http://www.bikehubstore.com/category-s/162.htm

It looks pretty solid to me. 25mm wide and 28mm deep, making it wider and slightly less deep than the Topolino. Reportedly, it's a very stiff rim. Per the shop owner, these rims should work for a tandem. And, they are super cheap.

Any thought?

Thanks,
Will

On paper it looks good. With those dimensions and weight I would be concerned about braking surface being too thin and also possible brake pulsing.
The only way to find out would be try it.
I have been using Velocity Fusion 32H with good results.