Anyone know about bontrager SSR rims?
02-11-07, 03:57 PM
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Anyone know about bontrager SSR rims?
Does anyone know any information on the bontrager SSR rims that came out a few years ago on the Trek 1200. I wouldl ike to know where I can find some reviews and maybe some weights on the things but any information would work...Thanks
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I second that question, and have a few (speculative answers). They are of the same design as the Race series of wheels but are, I would assume, made with heaver materials. It seems like they're a popular choice on some hybrids and cross bikes as well. A friend of mine has a scale and they weighed around 1000g for the rear wheel and about 850 for the front, so just a tad heavier than Bontrager Race Lites.
FWIW (and I know this depends on whoever laced the wheels rather than the manufacturer) they're pretty dang strong too. Mine were involved in a hairy incident involving a trunk rack and the interstate and didn't need any truing at all after. (Just new tires
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FWIW (and I know this depends on whoever laced the wheels rather than the manufacturer) they're pretty dang strong too. Mine were involved in a hairy incident involving a trunk rack and the interstate and didn't need any truing at all after. (Just new tires
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They are on my wife's 7.5FX. Low spoke count, look cool, no problems so far.
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Materials
I'm looking to find out what these are made of? Bontrager SSR Alloy hub, Alex rims.
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They are entry level. Ride them till they die and then get some better rims.
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paired spoke design, some people love it some people hate it. as mentioned they are an entry level wheel, carry a 5 year warranty which is nice if you decide to keep on them. other than that, they roll.
