Mavic 717 questions

[VaNIlLin81]

Are the Mavic 717 nice, worth it, and are they light?

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/12940-260_MAVXD4-3-Parts-66-Rims/Mavic-XC-717-Disc-Rim.htm

[Wumpus]

I would save my money and pick up a 317 (http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=15037) -- the old designation for the 717 -- nearly identical rim(may be the same rim).


395 grams is a very light rim.

[sanjuro]

I use them on my Dawg Primo. The rear lasted two seasons, not bad considering i am 200+ and it is my primary mtn bike.

[Boomer-61]

My ride weight is about 190 and a friend of mine is over 200 and we both run the 717's. I've had mine a full season and so far they are no worse than anything I've had in the past. Like all rims you need to maitain the tension and true. I think they are worth the money. I'm sure you could get cheaper but not lighter. Did you look at the reviews at Mtbr.com?

[The Toninator]

I would save my money and pick up a 317 (http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=15037) -- the old designation for the 717 -- nearly identical rim(may be the same rim).


395 grams is a very light rim.

it also used to be the 517. the 517's are lighter.

[oldfart]

The 517 was I think the rim brake version. The 317 is a disc only rim. Pretty sure the 717 is the 317 with a new number.

[The Toninator]

it's both (asin 'also')

http://froogle.google.com/froogle_cluster?q=mavic+717&pid=2471673414538057911&oid=16803203795598983085&btnG=Search+Froogle&scoring=mrd&hl=en

http://froogle.google.com/froogle_cluster?q=mavic+717&pid=2496203312927362129&oid=6643134552996786011&btnG=Search+Froogle&scoring=mrd&hl=en