Velocity Escape
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Mitcholo
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From: Oost Vlaanderen in mind, Cleveland in body
Bikes: 2010 Mitcholo w/ Sram Force/Red
Velocity Escape
Since there is almost no info on these rims, I decided to be a guinnea pig for them. Besides no info other than weight, there are absolutely no pictures of the rims, so I took it upon myself to take pictures.
The rim's profiule isn't very deep, but with the lack of depth comes the lack of weight. I sized the profile up to my Fulcrum 5 Evo's, which ire 24mm deep, and they come up 3 or 4mm short, so a 19 or 20mm deepness isn't too bad.
Also, the spoke holes are not eyeletted, but since Veloctiy knows what they're doing, and their clincher rims are tough, I don't care much.
To add to them, when I try twisting them in my hand at the 9 and 3'o clock positions, there is no flex, good on them.
The braking surface is also machined, which is a plus if they're used for a road bike, but in my [track] application, it's unnessecary.
Overall, the quality of the rims seems top notch, so is the stiffness and the looks, and as an added feature; the Velocity sticker is removable for those rebels who decide that if they aren't sponsored by someone, they don't need their stinking sticker. If you're looking for a great-quality, relatively cheap, and most of all, light tubular rim in either 28 hole or 32 hole in silver or black, go ahead and get these bad-boys.
Right now I'm deciding on some custom decals for them....
The Label: Removing all doubt of how many spokes you have

Made In Australia: Good or Bad?

Nice smooth tire backing surface

the side view, nice braking surface, semi-flat black rim color

Group picture so you can see the depth, not exactly aero, but not eaxtly box section. Happy Medium
The rim's profiule isn't very deep, but with the lack of depth comes the lack of weight. I sized the profile up to my Fulcrum 5 Evo's, which ire 24mm deep, and they come up 3 or 4mm short, so a 19 or 20mm deepness isn't too bad.
Also, the spoke holes are not eyeletted, but since Veloctiy knows what they're doing, and their clincher rims are tough, I don't care much.
To add to them, when I try twisting them in my hand at the 9 and 3'o clock positions, there is no flex, good on them.
The braking surface is also machined, which is a plus if they're used for a road bike, but in my [track] application, it's unnessecary.
Overall, the quality of the rims seems top notch, so is the stiffness and the looks, and as an added feature; the Velocity sticker is removable for those rebels who decide that if they aren't sponsored by someone, they don't need their stinking sticker. If you're looking for a great-quality, relatively cheap, and most of all, light tubular rim in either 28 hole or 32 hole in silver or black, go ahead and get these bad-boys.
Right now I'm deciding on some custom decals for them....
The Label: Removing all doubt of how many spokes you have

Made In Australia: Good or Bad?

Nice smooth tire backing surface

the side view, nice braking surface, semi-flat black rim color

Group picture so you can see the depth, not exactly aero, but not eaxtly box section. Happy Medium
Last edited by CrimsonKarter21; 07-19-07 at 08:15 PM.
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From: Indiana
Bikes: Specialized Stumpjumper M2Comp; Habanero Ti-Team; Slingshot Road; 1962 converted Raliegh fixer aka: The Beast
They are really nice rims. Very tough and build quality in the end will be great.
No worries about those rims.
No worries about those rims.
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He drop me
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From: Central PA
Bikes: '03 Marin Mill Valley, '02 Eddy Merckx Corsa 0.1, '12 Giant Defy Advance, '20 Giant Revolt 1, '20 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1, some random 6KU fixie
I just had Troy Watson build up the rear for my Merckx with this rim after several Sun M19A-II failures (he said I was too heavy for that light a rim...bummer). It should get here today or tomorrow...can't wait to give it a ride...the Merckx hasn't been on the road for nearly 3 months now.
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Ride it like you stole it
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From: Union County, NC
Bikes: 2012 Cannondale EVO Ultegra Di2, Pedal Force Aeroblade, Rue Tandem
I hate to bring up a two month old thread but I need to ask
CrimsonKarter21 - How are the rims to build with? Are they what you expected in regard to weight? Are you riding them? How often? How about some pics?
Lectron - I noticed you built them 2x front and 3x DS/3x NDS rear, are these everyday rideable wheels?
Grasschopper - What is you experience with these wheels for a bigger rider? Some pics from you too?
CrimsonKarter21 - How are the rims to build with? Are they what you expected in regard to weight? Are you riding them? How often? How about some pics?
Lectron - I noticed you built them 2x front and 3x DS/3x NDS rear, are these everyday rideable wheels?
Grasschopper - What is you experience with these wheels for a bigger rider? Some pics from you too?
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From: Cornhole, Iowa
I have wheelsets built up with escape rims between me and my wife... all of them are holding up very well (three are used for cross racing). I personally think they are stronger than Mavic Reflex rims, and they sure are lighter.
Two sets are built 28 hole front and rear, radial front, 3xds/2x nds with DT Supercomps
Two sets are built 32 hole f/r 3x all around with DT Revs
Two sets are built 28 hole front and rear, radial front, 3xds/2x nds with DT Supercomps
Two sets are built 32 hole f/r 3x all around with DT Revs
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Mitcholo
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,850
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From: Oost Vlaanderen in mind, Cleveland in body
Bikes: 2010 Mitcholo w/ Sram Force/Red
I hate to bring up a two month old thread but I need to ask
CrimsonKarter21 - How are the rims to build with? Are they what you expected in regard to weight? Are you riding them? How often? How about some pics?
Lectron - I noticed you built them 2x front and 3x DS/3x NDS rear, are these everyday rideable wheels?
Grasschopper - What is you experience with these wheels for a bigger rider? Some pics from you too?
CrimsonKarter21 - How are the rims to build with? Are they what you expected in regard to weight? Are you riding them? How often? How about some pics?
Lectron - I noticed you built them 2x front and 3x DS/3x NDS rear, are these everyday rideable wheels?
Grasschopper - What is you experience with these wheels for a bigger rider? Some pics from you too?








