Commuting on Rhyno Lite rims?
09-13-18 | 02:15 PM
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Commuting on Rhyno Lite rims?
I'm planning on building up some700C wheels for a commuter. The streets here are really rough and I'll be using the fattest tires that fit the frame, in this case 700x42. I was thinking of getting some Sun CR-18 rims, but I'm also considering the wider, heavy-duty Sun Rhyno Lites. Would the Rhyno's be better or is this just overkill?
09-13-18 | 02:40 PM
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What is the actual weight difference?
I don't think I'd worry about the weight difference, but the wider rim may have issues with the brakes. Does the frame have cantilever brakes?
I don't think I'd worry about the weight difference, but the wider rim may have issues with the brakes. Does the frame have cantilever brakes?
09-13-18 | 02:59 PM
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I hadn't thought about brake pad clearance. The bike will have standard brakes, probably Universal 68's.
I have no idea of rim weights but I'm not going to worry about that. My commutes are fairly short, generally under 30 minutes. What I do need is something that will handle the potholes and paving stones.
I have no idea of rim weights but I'm not going to worry about that. My commutes are fairly short, generally under 30 minutes. What I do need is something that will handle the potholes and paving stones.
09-13-18 | 04:35 PM
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RhynoLites are extremely durable, but somewhat difficult to install or remove tires on/from.
As such, I consider them somewhat dated by design, but they are ideal for the largest riders.
As such, I consider them somewhat dated by design, but they are ideal for the largest riders.
09-14-18 | 12:03 AM
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If the weight is no concern, the extra width would be nice for supporting those 42mm tires.
09-14-18 | 02:26 AM
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Extra points for the Rhyno lite XL, welded seam instead of pinned. I run the 26" ones on most things, don't think any of them have been trued after building.
I'll say the currently available rims that come from outside the US don't seem to be as tight with tires. Older US made ones were almost the tightest rims ever, Trek/Matrix rims might beat them.
If you're feeling colorful they sometime show up in ano purple/blue/red/green on ebay.
I'll say the currently available rims that come from outside the US don't seem to be as tight with tires. Older US made ones were almost the tightest rims ever, Trek/Matrix rims might beat them.
If you're feeling colorful they sometime show up in ano purple/blue/red/green on ebay.
09-14-18 | 09:41 AM
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I have an alternate opinion. The rhyno lites would be overkill. They are good rims and it's what I am running on my Clem, but they really are mountain bike sized. Unless you jump over a lot of curbs and boulders on your way to work, IMO not necessary. Also I think you might have problems with the width. At the least it would look awkward.
Even the Sun M13II are very tough. Mine stood up to single track riding on my PX10, and while I'm not a clyde, I'm not small either. So if you step up a notch to the CR18, that to me would be more sensible. Do stick with 36h, of course.
Even the Sun M13II are very tough. Mine stood up to single track riding on my PX10, and while I'm not a clyde, I'm not small either. So if you step up a notch to the CR18, that to me would be more sensible. Do stick with 36h, of course.
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