matthew_coggan Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Thinking of getting some new rims as mine are on there way out, like the look of the DOB rims as they are very light and are also double-walled. I would like to no what are they like strenght wise. And what they are like for a grind as they are magnesium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy83 Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Thinking of getting some new rims as mine are on there way out, like the look of the DOB rims as they are very light and are also double-walled. I would like to no what are they like strenght wise. And what they are like for a grind as they are magnesium. i ground a set of stock dobs for a mate it was like grinding a block of cheese,he was a fairly heavy rider and didnt last at all,the front lasted 2weeks i think and he had rear for 3months.from what i see of a set of stocks i wouldnt waste your money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 DOB anything is for weightweenies only, by my advice. Light, but Mag stuff is weak. If you're a heavy person, a heavy rider, or a newbie, I wouldn't advise them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew_coggan Posted May 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Thanks for the advice saved me wasting my money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 i ground a set of stock dobs for a mate it was like grinding a block of cheese,he was a fairly heavy rider and didnt last at all,the front lasted 2weeks i think and he had rear for 3months.from what i see of a set of stocks i wouldnt waste your money Were they the 2010 ones or the older models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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