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Old 07-19-07 | 08:08 PM
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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


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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

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Old 07-19-07 | 08:13 PM
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Can always try the manufacturer's website

weight 390g. ERD 602mm
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Old 07-19-07 | 08:16 PM
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For some people, a little picture made in MS Paint isn't enough to get them to buy something.
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Old 07-19-07 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by CrimsonKarter21
For some people, a little picture made in MS Paint isn't enough to get them to buy something.
Well, you are looking at tubular rims. What do you expect to find? Only retro grouches ride 'em.
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Old 07-19-07 | 09:24 PM
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They are really nice rims. Very tough and build quality in the end will be great.

No worries about those rims.
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Old 07-20-07 | 05:28 AM
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Nice rims. Quite impressed by them actually.



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Old 07-20-07 | 06:42 AM
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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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Old 09-30-07 | 01:57 PM
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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?
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Old 09-30-07 | 04:23 PM
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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
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Old 09-30-07 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by WheresWaldo
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?
Due to money issues, I still haven't built mine. I want the CX-Ray's, but I always have a car payment due or something to prevent them from being built. Since they're for track and track isn't until spring, I've got some time.
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