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Tweety

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May 30, 2007
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Going to be building a rear wheel for my Bullit on an CK 150 hub, and am wondering what rim recommendation you guys have for ATL area riding. Mostly planning on heavy XC / All Mtn / lite DH, so I want a lighter weight wheelset. Thinking DT Swiss 6.1D or Mavic 823. The web shows the 823 as lighter than the DT Swiss, which is confusing.

Thoughts?
 
bizutch

bizutch

Delicate CUSTOM flower
Dec 11, 2001
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Over your shoulder whispering
Disc specific rims do nothing special. Sun Ringle Rhyno Lite XL rims will be perfect for that assignment thanks to the box section profile. Flared out disc specific just flat spot easier.

823 is overkill for a light DH wheelset. 6.1 is a monster and DH abuse ONLY rim. DT 5.1 is too stupid to waste in ATL. Plus if you ever blow a wheel up, you can get a Rhyno Lyte or Rhyno Lite XL at the drop of a hat anywhere & everywhere.
 
BKQuill

BKQuill

Turbo Monkey
Dec 19, 2004
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Rangers Lead the Way
bizutch said:
Disc specific rims do nothing special. Sun Ringle Rhyno Lite XL rims will be perfect for that assignment thanks to the box section profile. Flared out disc specific just flat spot easier.

823 is overkill for a light DH wheelset. 6.1 is a monster and DH abuse ONLY rim. DT 5.1 is too stupid to waste in ATL. Plus if you ever blow a wheel up, you can get a Rhyno Lyte or Rhyno Lite XL at the drop of a hat anywhere & everywhere.
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mtbman1127

mtbman1127

Monkey
Mar 10, 2008
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Raleigh, NC
I just ordered a spank rim for my front wheel and will prob get another one for my rear. Also Sun Single Tracks have a good track record and arn't too heavy
 
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