CXP33 vs Open Pros
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CXP33 vs Open Pros
(While the trade is on the line I was thinking if it doesn't go through I'll build a wheelset (phil hubs) with whatever I can get for the Suntours) *I also searched but really couldn't find a comparison of the two to each other.
What I want to know is should I go for the lighter but maybe not best for me wheel or a lil heavier but better suited for me. I say this cuz I cracked a Open Pro rear once on a huge pot hole but today hit one on the deep V and it didn't budge so i figure the larger profile of the CXP may replicate this feat. I weight 185 and do alot of curbing and hard roughing, so I want as light but as durable as possible. Which is best? I know there is the all popular OP but I feel alot of that comes from lighter weight riders and I can't relate. I also heave alot in my bag alot so theres more weight. but then i say to myself that I may cancel out any weight savings with things in my bag so why does it matter. also 32 or 36? if i do a 36 OP would that equal a 32 CXP in durability? (of course assuming it was built very well) thanks to anyone for the help.
What I want to know is should I go for the lighter but maybe not best for me wheel or a lil heavier but better suited for me. I say this cuz I cracked a Open Pro rear once on a huge pot hole but today hit one on the deep V and it didn't budge so i figure the larger profile of the CXP may replicate this feat. I weight 185 and do alot of curbing and hard roughing, so I want as light but as durable as possible. Which is best? I know there is the all popular OP but I feel alot of that comes from lighter weight riders and I can't relate. I also heave alot in my bag alot so theres more weight. but then i say to myself that I may cancel out any weight savings with things in my bag so why does it matter. also 32 or 36? if i do a 36 OP would that equal a 32 CXP in durability? (of course assuming it was built very well) thanks to anyone for the help.
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In my opinion, CXP33s aren't much stronger than Open Pros. I had 2 pairs of CXP33s, and cracked both rears. I kept the fronts and replaced the rears with DT RR1.2s.
I you wanna keep riding like you do, I recommend sticking to 30mm deep rims, at least on the rear. The DTs look heaps cooler than the Velocities
I you wanna keep riding like you do, I recommend sticking to 30mm deep rims, at least on the rear. The DTs look heaps cooler than the Velocities
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In my opinion, CXP33s aren't much stronger than Open Pros. I had 2 pairs of CXP33s, and cracked both rears. I kept the fronts and replaced the rears with DT RR1.2s.
I you wanna keep riding like you do, I recommend sticking to 30mm deep rims, at least on the rear. The DTs look heaps cooler than the Velocities
I you wanna keep riding like you do, I recommend sticking to 30mm deep rims, at least on the rear. The DTs look heaps cooler than the Velocities
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I think half of that is a reaction to all the crazy boutique wheels--- that you can build a lighter, stiffer wheelset at a fraction of the price using "standard parts."