Deep V Rims: Options?
10-27-04, 02:02 PM
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Deep V Rims: Options?
So i hear lot of people talking about Velocity Deep V rims being a real solid rim for fixie/SS riding. Do you agree? I also read a bunch of reviews that said that after a couple years of use they fall apart (cracked and folding walls). I do dig that they come in so many colours, but are there any other "deep V" style options in other brands like Mavic that come in anything other than black and grey? I want somthing that will last a for a long time, as well as look sweet on my ride. If you were building wheels starting with Phil Wood hubs, what would you do?
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for some reason I remember the araya 7x or some other deep V rims having the same problems that's one of the reasons that i've stayed away from v rims (that and I think they look a little weird).
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Theres a long thread on alternatives to Deep Vs here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/66216-please-post-deep-aero-rims-besides-velocity.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/66216-please-post-deep-aero-rims-besides-velocity.html
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My rear wheel is a Deep V. I f'in' love it. It's very solid and takes a lot of abuse. It just rocks.
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yes my velocity deep vs are still fine too. Had the wall fold in once about 1 inch length but could bend it back no problem. The fold in was also clearly my fault since I ran with low tire pressure and hit a pothole I should have seen. Now I religiously keep my tires at 130psi and the wheels are happy and dentfree. Mavic open pros are very tough too. (allthough not deep vs)
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I just got mine last week but damn do i lovem!!!
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Originally Posted by [165]
deep v in the trunk here too...good to go. Solid, true, and oh so sexy...
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Originally Posted by fixedpip
Theres a long thread on alternatives to Deep Vs here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=66216
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=66216
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Originally Posted by WithNail
for some reason I remember the araya 7x or some other deep V rims having the same problems that's one of the reasons that i've stayed away from v rims (that and I think they look a little weird).
