Revolver Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 After reading the echo 06 rim topic, and seeing the pictures i'm a bit skeptical of echo rims.What rims do people recommend? because it's my intention to get some proper trials wheels built.So far i've looked at echo 07's, and try-alls.I'm looking mostly at strength, obviously, because the stronger, the less need to replace!But i'd also like to make my bike look nice. If i were to buy try-alls, it would be a red one on the front, and mirror on the back, of a t-rex =)and echo 07's, red and gold.Anyway, try-alls or echo 07's? or even another brand?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nek0 Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Echo 07's were re-designed and are very strong. Try-All's are light but the metal is softer so you'll be grinding often (if you do). Echo is heavier but if you're looking for strength I'd go with Echo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeriding Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 echo 07's are really strongthe try alls arentthe try alls aren't really red, niether are the echo 07's, theyre pretty much pink in real life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 i wish people would stop puting koxx rims down, they are actually really good and light. even if echo 07's are better, koxx rims are still excellent rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded Midget Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 (edited) i have a rear try-all rim, it weighs nothing, and people will probably say "they dent like cheese", but this is not the case, i run really soft pressures and i rim it on nearly everything i do and i dont yet have a single dent or flat spot. Edited July 31, 2007 by braintreetrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Try-all rims are pretty strong, but grinds don't last that long. Echo 07 ***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 i have a rear try-all rim, it weighs nothing, and people will probably say "they dent like cheese", but this is not the case, i run really soft pressures and i rim it on nearly everything i do and i dont yet have a single dent or flat spot. your lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 your luckyi do that too though, its fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerz Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 I use a echo 07 rear rim and it is very strong and holds grinds well. If your looking for a good solid rim that will last id go for the echo 07.P.SAny reviews on the BT rims? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 P.SAny reviews on the BT rims?basically a koxx rim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeriding Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 i do that too though, its fineI bet you aren't 16 stone and relatively unsmooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@banbury-trials Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 i've had a try-all on the front and rear of my bike ,i wouldnt reccomend the front on as the buckle and dent so easly the rear on the other hand is nice and light and was fairly strong untill i grinded it 6 time in about four months ,they hold grinds pretty crap so they need redoing often.have you looked at the revel rims on tarty?rear = http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?id=2236front = http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?id=2235these look fairly good,im going to get a rear rim in the near future steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 I bet you aren't 16 stone and relatively unsmoothim 10.3 so not heavy, and yeah, reasonably smooth, but no rim can withstand a fatty trying to be harsh.i've had a try-all on the front and rear of my bike ,i wouldnt reccomend the front on as the buckle and dent so easly the rear on the other hand is nice and light and was fairly strong untill i grinded it 6 time in about four months ,they hold grinds pretty crap so they need redoing often.have you looked at the revel rims on tarty?rear = http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?id=2236front = http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?id=2235these look fairly good,im going to get a rear rim in the near future steverevell rims are koxx rims with eyelets and hexagonal holes. or a V!Z rim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Personally id go with try-all as mine have taken a good bashing and still in one piece. If you go for try-all ash kennard will love you more . Echo rims are poo!Try-all rims ***!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janson Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 And the whole "tryall rims need to be ground every other ride" is bollocks too. Get some pads "designed" around tryall rims and you'll be fine.My rim needs grinding 2-3 times a year with Coust pads... And the only way I can tell the grind is getting worse is the wet weather performance, they're still mint in the dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeriding Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 im 10.3 so not heavy, and yeah, reasonably smooth, but no rim can withstand a fatty trying to be harsh.Mine havent dented/buckled (much) Personally id go with try-all as mine have taken a good bashing and still in one piece. If you go for try-all ash kennard will love you more . Echo rims are poo!Try-all rims ***!!Which is why echo 07 is better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Garland Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 There is no doubt about it, Echo 07 rims are the strongest out of the wide rim choice, front and rear. I you want rims that wont die if you screw up a few times here and there, get the Echos.However if you are a smoother rider and generally dont screw up or try new big things, you should be alright with a koxx on the rear, on the front they suck, dented in about 2 hours on a tap. Great for competitions though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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