Spox Rims
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Spox Rims
I thought I would ask... I use spox rims on my wheelchair. I thought I might ask you cyclists if there is something better since we're in the same field? lol I'm in a Titainium chair with a 24" rim. I'm looking to lighten my load.. Tips, Ideas?
Thanks Guys...
Thanks Guys...
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Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Montréal, QC, Canada
Bikes: 2005 Kona Blast; 2005 Turner Flux, 2006 Felt F3C
Also, the XC weight weenies might aim for light wheels but you have to understand that a mountain bike's wheels will generally be heavier than a road bike's wheels by a huge margin as in mountain biking we're looking for a little more robustness. Do you ride your wheelchair in downhill or are you only rolling on the road?
I believe the recumbent guys (they have a sub-forum) and the folding bike guys (under commuter forum) run smaller wheels down to 20" so you can ask them.
Sorry I can't be of much help but I'm not sure what kind of guidance you're looking for from mountain bikers unless you're riding one of these!
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Redheaded Stepchild
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: GA, USA
Bikes: A fat tire & a skinny tire & two others I loaned out
Trial bikes & BMX cruisers have 24" wheels. I don't know if this forum has a trial section but try asking about cruiser wheels in the BMX subforum, if you haven't already. They're made to be relatively light, but still quite strong as cruisers are race bikes.
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Pint-Sized Gnar Shredder
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Somewhere between heaven and hell
Bikes: '09 Jamis Komodo, '09 Mirraco Blend One, '08 Cervelo P2C, '08 Specialized Ruby Elite, '07 Yeti AS-R SL, '07 DMR Drone
DJs can have 24's too. But those aren't light at all.
Are you racing? How much money are you willing to spend? https://www.zipp.com/wheels/900-wheelchair-disc-tubular#
Are you racing? How much money are you willing to spend? https://www.zipp.com/wheels/900-wheelchair-disc-tubular#
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mechanically sound
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From: Dover, NH
Bikes: Indy Fab steel deluxe, Aventon cordoba, S-works stumpy fsr, Masi vincere, Dahon mu uno, Outcast 29 commuter
Personally, I would build up a custom set with butted spokes and lightweight rims- contact your local wheelbuilder and see what they can do.
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