benv Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Now I've changed the brakes from slx to zee's and new discs I'm happy with the bike apart from want to change rims. Quick spec is 2012 fourplay, team forks, hope tech evo hubs, Trials rear. Hope bb and headset. Slx cranks, Inspired riser bars, trial tech stem. The rims are pimplites in white, look nice but very thin. Could I just buy rims and use same hubs and spokes? Or would new spokes be needed? Trying not to spend a fortune as just bought the new brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 you can use the same hubs, if you choose rims with same amount of holes You will need new spokes probably if you are going to choose a different rim, if the size is different But why would you? If they are light and they work for you and dont break, I see no reason to change them :/ Personally I found that I get better if I spend time more about riding than spend money on the bike. And after I get better I tend to not change, just set something, or change a different part that helps my riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benv Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 They seem slightly untrue now, kid I bought the bike of said they were as strong as anything. It's not an immediate change, it's just something I'm looking at if they turn out to be to thin/ weak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/topic/185812-24-rims/ http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/topic/186043-streety-wheels/ Long story short, I was thinking about Spank Stiffys as they said good thing, but I am going with DMR DV greens as they look cooler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/topic/185812-24-rims/ http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/topic/186043-streety-wheels/ Long story short, I was thinking about Spank Stiffys as they said good thing, but I am going with DMR DV greens as they look cooler You can get new Stiffies in green too. 20€ each. Edited February 16, 2014 by niconj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 I know, I nearly ordered them, but it those DVs are anodised, they look better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) they look better I disagree. And the price... unbeatable. Edited February 16, 2014 by niconj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 with 40 Euro shipping it is not for me I think they look better I like that dark anodised green rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benv Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Does nobody like the atomlab pimp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 no, I cannot find them anywhere :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benv Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 I've found a place in Cardiff with macaskill edition ones for £49.99 each. They build wheel sets also. I've just emailed to see how much to build wheels onto my hubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benv Posted February 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 If I was to keep the pimplites for a while, what would be the best / strongest tyres for them?? The toga powerblocks that are on now seem very weak especially on side walls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 If I was to keep the pimplites for a while, what would be the best / strongest tyres for them?? The toga powerblocks that are on now seem very weak especially on side walls Holy Roller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benv Posted February 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Are they the strongest on sidewalls? I've read good reviews on these tiogas but apparently get a lot of pinches as so thin side walls? What do you think to the holly roller on the pimplites? Still not sure wider rims would be a lot better or just try tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Get a pair of wide holy rollers on there first, its cheaper than getting two new wheels built up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benv Posted February 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Sounds good idea, was just checking with holy rollers though as read reviews saying they get pinch flats easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 If they're getting pinched then they're not pumped up enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benv Posted February 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Cool, how wide will the pimplites take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benv Posted February 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Has anyone tried the schwalbe crazy bob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Just get the HighRollers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benv Posted February 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 I prob will, just local bike shop just recommended the crazy bobs as very strong side wall and tread virtually all round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Is your local bike shop full of people who ride street trials bikes, like this topic is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benv Posted February 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 No, only one lad. He wasn't saying don't get holy rollers. He was just saying he thought on the pimplites being so narrow the crazy bob would be stronger. I'm still leaning towards holy rollers but was just asking as like you said it's full of riders on here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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