MrLongboard Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Hi guys,looking to build a new rear wheel, going for a hope pro2 and possibly an Alex DX32 rear rim 36H. My question is, is the alex rim ok for grinding? i love my existing rims now they have been ground and I wouldn't go back to a smooth rim.I don't want spend a fortune on a wheel, just a build that will help me while i learn.Let me know your thoughts steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 DX32 holds a grind awesomely If youre bothered about weight then put 18-20mm holes in it, will take it down to almost the same weight as a tryall h0le Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrLongboard Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Can i assume then that the DX32 is a heavy rim?Whats the alternatives for £25-£45???again they must be able to be ground!!!thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 The undrilled rim is pretty heavy at 780g, my 32h is drilled with 18mm holes and weighs just 654g, thats only 21g heavier than the h0le rim, a drilled 36h will be lighter as it has more holes. I seem to recall bigman getting the holes up to 22mm without drastically affecting the integrity of the rim You can buy them pre-drilled from bikedock (I think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Basically they're an ace rim if you take the time to drill them they hold a grind approximately the same as an echo 07, the best grinding rims so far in my opinion......and if you want a fairly narrow rim theyre ideal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrLongboard Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Thanks for the advice, so what would a good alternative be??At my early stage of riding I would rather not get into drilling rims etc as my experience is somewhat limited at this stage!!And any suggestions for spokes??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Thanks for the advice, so what would a good alternative be??At my early stage of riding I would rather not get into drilling rims etc as my experience is somewhat limited at this stage!!And any suggestions for spokes???Erm, id recommend a try-all rim personally.... standard spokes off tarty are more than adequate, use the dtswiss calculator or ask tarty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 As an alternative drilled Onza Ronnie, same sort of width as a DX32, bigger braking surface and holds a grind incredibly well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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