Crazy Cyclist
05-27-02, 05:15 PM
A friend of mine suggested Alex rims, I have never heard of these rims, does anyone know anything about them, price quality etc, Thanks in advance
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poululla
05-30-02, 09:00 AM
I have not heard of them either, stick with something we all know, MAVIC.
Richard D
05-30-02, 09:06 AM
I think Alex rims are popular amongst the BMX crowd, and I've been told their MTB rims are okay, but I don't know about road rims.
Richard
Richard
mrfix
05-30-02, 09:33 AM
I've ridden lots and lots of miles on many different rims. No rims build and stay as straight as mavic rims, T-519 for utility, open pro for road and 517 or 618 for XC. Build them yourself, they'll be better for longer.
Dirtgrinder
05-30-02, 10:40 AM
The rims on my original MTB has Alex rims on it. Haven't had any problems so far, but I really believe they are pretty low-end rims. Personally I'd look into something else like Mavic.
threadend
05-30-02, 10:55 AM
Mavic Crossride Ceramics please, 28 H w/ Mavic hubs. What's that you say?.....Oh, I see, you want to buy rims for yourself?.....nevermind :confused:
Crazy Cyclist
05-30-02, 10:56 AM
Thanks everyone for all your help, It is much appreciated. CC:beer:
Mikew305
05-30-02, 04:24 PM
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bikerider
05-30-02, 04:50 PM
What kind of riding do you do? What model of rim are you looking at?
I run DX32s on my P3 and am satisfied with them. See: http://www.alexrims.com/products/downhill.html
I haven't seen many of their XC rims but their downhill rims are very tough and reasonably priced. They also seem to be consistent batch to batch.
I run DX32s on my P3 and am satisfied with them. See: http://www.alexrims.com/products/downhill.html
I haven't seen many of their XC rims but their downhill rims are very tough and reasonably priced. They also seem to be consistent batch to batch.
Crazy Cyclist
05-30-02, 05:22 PM
Bikerider, usually just ride pavement, and maybe the odd trail, the streets here are the pits, I need something strong, and around $ 100.00 is this possible.:beer:
roadbuzz
05-30-02, 08:20 PM
Originally posted by Crazy Cyclist
Bikerider, usually just ride pavement, and maybe the odd trail, the streets here are the pits, I need something strong, and around $ 100.00 is this possible.:beer:
I vote for Mavic MA-3s (http://www.mavic.com/servlet/srt/mavic/tria-prod_fiche?produitsid=48&lg=uk), 36 spoke.
About 40 grams heavier than a typical road rim, but the closest thing to indestructable you'll find.
Bikerider, usually just ride pavement, and maybe the odd trail, the streets here are the pits, I need something strong, and around $ 100.00 is this possible.:beer:
I vote for Mavic MA-3s (http://www.mavic.com/servlet/srt/mavic/tria-prod_fiche?produitsid=48&lg=uk), 36 spoke.
About 40 grams heavier than a typical road rim, but the closest thing to indestructable you'll find.
Altwegg
05-30-02, 10:11 PM
If you want bombproof go for the Mavic OPs.
Also try looking at the rims by Ambrosio.
Also try looking at the rims by Ambrosio.
stever
05-31-02, 02:21 PM
what about sun rhynos
bombproof ....but quite heavy /????
bombproof ....but quite heavy /????
WorldIRC
05-31-02, 04:37 PM
i ride 517 with LX hubs and havent had any problems yet. Sun Rim is just as strong as mavic with their XC rims but they are heavier. I would only buy sun rims for DH