Yes, I searched, but I have unique needs for a DH race rim.
I'll start with the tl;dr - Need suggestions for race rim that is wide, SOFT, and somewhat light that won't break the bank.
The last couple years I have been running Sun EQ31 rims on my race day wheels. They were light (sub 550g), wide (31mm), cheap and WILL easily dent. Match made in heaven.
Because they were cheap, I bought a bunch of them and would just replace the rim every couple race weekends. I'd rather lace up a cheap rim every few races than deal with getting a flat in a race run. Knock on wood, my theory has held up thus far.
Sadly, I'm out of rims now. Since Sun has discontinued the EQ31, I am struggling to find a suitable replacement.
The EQ31 was replaced with the Inferno 31. Has anyone tried the Inferno 31? This seems like my front-runner at this point. Weight is the same, width is the same, and price is great. I just want to make sure these are still as buttery soft as the EQ31.
Other options have included:
DT EX500. Pros - low weight, will dent. Cons - too narrow, higher cost.
Mavic 721. Pros - low weight, will dent. Cons - way too narrow, higher cost.
Stans Flow EX. Pros - super light, will dent. Cons - too narrow
Beyond that, I am really out of ideas. I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks!
Brent
I'll start with the tl;dr - Need suggestions for race rim that is wide, SOFT, and somewhat light that won't break the bank.
The last couple years I have been running Sun EQ31 rims on my race day wheels. They were light (sub 550g), wide (31mm), cheap and WILL easily dent. Match made in heaven.
Because they were cheap, I bought a bunch of them and would just replace the rim every couple race weekends. I'd rather lace up a cheap rim every few races than deal with getting a flat in a race run. Knock on wood, my theory has held up thus far.
Sadly, I'm out of rims now. Since Sun has discontinued the EQ31, I am struggling to find a suitable replacement.
The EQ31 was replaced with the Inferno 31. Has anyone tried the Inferno 31? This seems like my front-runner at this point. Weight is the same, width is the same, and price is great. I just want to make sure these are still as buttery soft as the EQ31.
Other options have included:
DT EX500. Pros - low weight, will dent. Cons - too narrow, higher cost.
Mavic 721. Pros - low weight, will dent. Cons - way too narrow, higher cost.
Stans Flow EX. Pros - super light, will dent. Cons - too narrow
Beyond that, I am really out of ideas. I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks!
Brent