Ben-jamin' Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hey everyone.. I need a little advice.I've just destroyed my Meta rim and am looking for a new rear rim. I'm really leaning towards the Trialtech undrilled stock rim at the moment, but something doesn't seem right.. The rim is super light, and super strong.. but it's really cheap for some reason.. The rim is only about $40 CDN which is only about 20 GBP and is almost $20 or 10 GBP cheaper than the drilled version of the rim which isn't even too much lighter.. I was wondering if anyone has had any problems with the rim at all and that's why it's so cheap? thanks a lot,Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam F Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 There not light? There one of the heaviest rims out at the moment, personally i love my Echo SL rim, nice and light and still strong.. my local Chris Ward has one too and hes a big rider and his is still holding up perfect! They also hold grinds nicely.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-jamin' Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 They're lighter than the Echo Urban rim. I never really thought of the Echo SL.. they look pretty nice and all I've heard is good reviews. I'll definitely put them into consideration. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam F Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) There about 700g or somthing rediculous, very heavy.. 1019g for a full complete rear trialtech wheel (undrilled rim with unsealed hub) and the hub weighs in at about 270-300g with bolts and spacers.Saying that, i forgot to add the spokes but the echo urban weighs in at 530g.. so i guess the rims around 600g or so? Edited May 28, 2009 by Sam F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-jamin' Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 I'm reading 780g for the Echo SL and 795g for the Trialtech. That's only a 15g difference and the Trialtech doesn't even have holes in it hahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam F Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Sorry? That can't be right AT all.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-jamin' Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Hahaha check it, http://tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?produc...;category_id=25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam F Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Ah, sorry i thought you was on about 20".. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-jamin' Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 (edited) Ah, sorry i thought you was on about 20".. Hahaha, don't worry about s'all good man. Edited May 29, 2009 by Ben-jamin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayshell Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 (edited) get the onza 128 rear if you can afford it. Best rim I have ever used hands down. They are almost as light as sl rims but incredibly strong. I find lots of little holes to be dramatically stronger than a couple big ones. The rims are rock solid. Edited May 30, 2009 by sayshell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-jamin' Posted May 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 get the onza 128 rear if you can afford it. Best rim I have ever used hands down. They are almost as light as sl rims but incredibly strong. I find lots of little holes to be dramatically stronger than a couple big ones. The rims are rock solid.Thanks man, I'll look into it. Thing is, I can't find them at any of the North American trials shops haha, and shipping from over seas is insane.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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