What rims to go with Phil hubs.
I'm trying to find out what a good rim is that will be worthwhile being built with Phil Standard HF 32 track hubs. I was thinking of going with the anodized open pros but in terms of the cost, I was thinking maybe the open sport??? What are worthwhile rims that aren't too overly priced that would keep me on the road for good miles?
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open pros are good, anything with eyelets are good. dt-swiss makes some sweet rims. if you get some without eyelets (velocity) get the brass washer inserts for the nipples. that will make 'em stronger.
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nevermind.... i'm drunk
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You can't go wrong with open pros or cxp-33s. Saving money on a rim isn't really worth it, especially since you've got Phil hubs.
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CXP33 are great. I have bought 4 in the past 3 months ( for two different bikes)
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Originally Posted by transplant
nevermind.... i'm drunk
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DT Swiss R 1.1 are nice and a bit cheaper than buying Mavic. My friend built used two on his KHS and two on his Giant TCR Carbon and those things are light and nice. I just ordered a pair to lace to some surlys, good underrated rims.
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I like non-machined aeroheads
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I have Phils laced to a set of aeroheads, machined. Solid wheelset if not a touch heavy but I like having the piece of mind knowing that I can beat the **** out of them on the street
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any ****ing colored Deep-V. Deep-Vs are by far the best rims ever. They are super aero and come in all kinds of colors. It also looks really cool when you radial lace the front wheel.
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dt swiss rr 1.1's are nice, as I've heard good things about open pro's as well.
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Anything I should keep in mind such as eyelets and machined vs. non-machined??
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Originally Posted by juvi-kyle
Deep-Vs are by far the best rims ever.
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if you use brakes, you want machined. if you don't, non-machined looks prettier, most people agree.
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Originally Posted by morbot
if you use brakes, you want machined. if you don't, non-machined looks prettier, most people agree.
I don't exactly know how machined rims make them better for running brakes....however, I know that anodized rims provide a better braking surface from the treatment they do with chemicals, etc. |
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Originally Posted by jitenshako
I don't exactly know how machined rims make them better for running brakes....however, I know that anodized rims provide a better braking surface from the treatment they do with chemicals, etc.
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Originally Posted by dobber
No, they're just the choice of poseurs near and far.
i don't have the money to keep up. |
velocity deep v's are good overbuilt and overengineered rims. It just happens that they weigh a lot compared to the dt swiss and open pro's. Also, while the deep v's have their bombproof benefits, the type of riding that most of us do doesn't required the durability of the deep v and a lighter weight rim like the dt swiss of open pro will do. The only thing that killed my dt swiss was a huge expansion joint that would've eaten damn near anything that got caught at the speed i was moving.
But juvi-kyle hates on everything, and that's why he's special. |
Originally Posted by mrRed
But juvi-kyle hates on everything, and that's why he's special.
typical western need-for-constant-change-to feel-validated-as-a-human ****. |
Originally Posted by mrRed
Also, while the deep v's have their bombproof benefits, the type of riding that most of us do doesn't required the durability of the deep v and a lighter weight rim like the dt swiss of open pro will do.
i'm currently having a wheelset put together with some phils and non-machines velocity aeros that look ****ing great. |
For starters, how heavy are you and how hard do you ride? A Deep-V for a person like me is rediculous as I'm a featherweight and try not to shock the rims too much, while a 180lb guy who hops everything in sight and generally beats their rims could really use them. Rim choice shouldn't be dictated by style alone, unless such is the vibe you're going for.
*Not a rant against Deep-V's, more so against going with something that works for someone else without seeing how it works for you. |
Meanwhile, I am looking for a black 32h deep V...anyone?
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Originally Posted by somebodies
Meanwhile, I am looking for a black 32h deep V...anyone?
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evan, i'm not disagreeing about that, and while its a nice thing to have the extra strength, i don't think its 100% neccessary, although a nice insurance policy if you will.
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