Double Wall vs Single wall?
07-04-05 | 08:17 PM
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Double Wall vs Single wall?
Guys,
My MTB now has single wall rims and they are almost at the end of their lives. Everytime I go in a bike shop the sellers try to make me buy the double walled ones. Aren't those heavier than the ones I currently own? Are there any recomended brands?
Thanks. I'm a bit confused,
Ricardo
My MTB now has single wall rims and they are almost at the end of their lives. Everytime I go in a bike shop the sellers try to make me buy the double walled ones. Aren't those heavier than the ones I currently own? Are there any recomended brands?
Thanks. I'm a bit confused,
Ricardo
07-04-05 | 09:32 PM
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On the road, the less weight the better. Off the road a double walled tire is more sturdier than a single wall will ever be, the weight difference is also minimal.
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07-04-05 | 09:34 PM
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You want double wall for any offroad application, most high quality rims have this.
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07-04-05 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Dirtbike
Less flex too...
07-05-05 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Roasted
This would stand as a "pro" when it comes to truing the wheel, wouldn't it? Could be a little more stubborn to get in place I would assume, yet it would maintain that finished trued state for a longer time. Eh?
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07-05-05 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Dirtbike
Well it is alot easier than it looks...
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07-05-05 | 11:45 AM
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Rhyno Lite rims have the best rep. I've run Mavic also and no problems XC.
....I've a cheaper Alex double wall that runs fine as well.
The Rhynos can be purchased in a welded version, the join of the rim is stronger.
My mech advised 32 hole with heavier guage spoke rather than the opposite-36\lighter spoke.
....I've a cheaper Alex double wall that runs fine as well.
The Rhynos can be purchased in a welded version, the join of the rim is stronger.
My mech advised 32 hole with heavier guage spoke rather than the opposite-36\lighter spoke.
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07-10-05 | 11:33 AM
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The only way the single wall will be better is price.
Single wall will be either heavier or weaker than a double wall. A double wall makes more efficent use of the material so you can get a rim that is the same strenght as a single wall but using less material.
Single wall will be either heavier or weaker than a double wall. A double wall makes more efficent use of the material so you can get a rim that is the same strenght as a single wall but using less material.
