Velocity Blunt Rims
10-04-09, 04:26 AM
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Velocity Blunt Rims
I could not find any opinions on these when doing a search, but if you check out mtbr.com people have had loads of problems with tires blowing off of these rims. Anyone have any experience with these rims on a 26" bike?.
link to mtbr's forum article about the blunts
https://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=328198
link to mtbr's forum article about the blunts
https://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=328198
10-04-09, 06:29 AM
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I'm not one to speculate...or even participate...but I fear the only blunts you'll find over here are gonna be rolled and lit.
10-04-09, 10:40 AM
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That was a real opinion and I'm not even trying to be funny or clever. It's not a terribly popular 26" mountain bike rim compared to your run-of-the-mill DT, Mavic and Sun hoops. You aren't going to get "alot" of first hand experienced knowledge in here...more Ferris Knowledge.
(though for your sake, I hope I'm wrong and they come out of the woodwork)
(though for your sake, I hope I'm wrong and they come out of the woodwork)
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Are you thinking of getting the Blunts or do you already have them? Any reason you are considering them over other rims?
10-04-09, 04:46 PM
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Width to weight ratio. I am also considering the Bontrager Dusters, a little heavier. But, closeouts on wheelsets caught my eye, and the Blunts are on one such set.
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the only blunts i have seen on this forum are when they had the mtb picture photo contest and i think the guy that won them sold them right after lol.
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Spank Subrosa and Tweet tweet rims are down to $28 and I guarantee the tire bead won't unseat from them. A bit heavier though.
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Here is some pictures from my ride yesterday 28 miles of mud, hills and rain.
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Beautiful scenery.
Nice bike, too.
Nice bike, too.
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