NVWOCI WVS Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 ok, so im thinking of saving weight/getting my brake set up better, so im thinking of replacing my current revell rear rim with a revell front rim and shrinking my rear tyre down to a 2.35 high roller.would this be any good? i know the front is only single wall, but if im super smooth on it woud it work?my reasoning is: it's lighter and it's narrower so i'll be able to get a better setup on my vee hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 ok, so im thinking of saving weight/getting my brake set up better, so im thinking of replacing my current revell rear rim with a revell front rim and shrinking my rear tyre down to a 2.35 high roller.would this be any good? i know the front is only single wall, but if im super smooth on it woud it work?my reasoning is: it's lighter and it's narrower so i'll be able to get a better setup on my vee hopefullyive considered this. i dont think the rim would hold up too much though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Pretty sure Rowan Johns uses a front Echo 07 rim on the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flubber Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 if your smooth i would go for it, you may need a higher pressure in the back like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Pretty sure Rowan Johns uses a front Echo 07 rim on the back.YepIf you're not a basher, or run decent pressure, and a half decent rim, you'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy d Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Narrow rim that's light and strong? EX721? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Tommy knows it, i think, the mavic something 731something or something (hmm, maybe EX721 is the new name for it, i remember something like that changing) rims are strong as fock? And are lighter than any wide rear rim even when drilled... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 I wouldnt do it, you dont see the big weight weenies on here and people like hermance doing it so i wouldnt do it i cant see it standing up to alot of abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 dont thinner rims give more tyre fold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Yurp.Front Echo rim wouldn't be bad at all, its heavier than a Try-All rear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Yurp.Front Echo rim wouldn't be bad at all, its heavier than a Try-All rear... really.maybe look into those magnesium rims, they are 44mm i believe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Don't tryall still make 42mm rims?Anyway, a front 07 echo sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Alloy nipples. Saves you about 100grams i'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Alloy nipples. Saves you about 100grams i'd say.About 40g per bike over 12mm brass nipples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Fried Rice Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 The reason why rowan is running echo front on the rear is because echos are double walled rims, and are much stronger than the try-all single walled rim.JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWOCI WVS Posted September 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 ok, im planning on using a single wall revell front rim with alloy nipples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 ok, im planning on using a single wall revell front rim with alloy nipples Do it if you want too, but it won't last! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWOCI WVS Posted September 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Do it if you want too, but it won't last!ok then, i will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 (edited) Pretty sure Rowan Johns uses a front Echo 07 rim on the back. i use it because it is slightly narrower than the slugger rear rims, its a shade lighter than a DX32 and as strong / stronger too. it also seems to have thicker sidewalls (although i could be wrong there) which kind of adds up. the rear rim is far too overkill for me. oh i also use a single wall tyre on the back which also works fine .... EDIT : just reread the opener - go down to a 2.35 whatever.... Edited September 11, 2007 by manuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengsmelly Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 well if your confident that your smooth and run good pressure i think its a good idea. do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 i used a front echo rim ion the rear, was fine, just thinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 it also seems to have thicker sidewalls30% thicker than normal, rears 50% thicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 About 40g per bike over 12mm brass nipples.Not if you got 48 spokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 if you want summit narrower go for a mavic 519 i have run one on rear before with ti spokes never buckled with me but i had a decent build, but i was faily smooth back then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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