Echo-Scott Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Right, Im in need of a lighter back wheel/rim. For the last 5/6 years I've been running Echo rims. There strong and hold a grind very well. So the problem being is they weight a bomb. So im on the hunt for something lighter. Narrowed my options down to. Rockman, Onza Pro And TrialTech. Basically which will hold a grind the best? Which has the biggest sidewalls for breaking surface? Or am i easier to just stick with an Echo and Single wall it? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Or am i easier to just stick with an Echo and Single wall it? I'm really interested in the answers for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) I've just changed from a tryall double wall rim to a trialtech sl single wall, It seems to hold a harsh grind ok, and I run cousts which are working pretty well at the moment. This wheel setup only weighs 100g less than my old set up, so it's hardly noticeable, but it's the feel that has changed dramatically. So much more bounciness from the rear. That's where you'll feel the difference, not in weight. If you wanna save weight from the rear, get a lighter rear tyre, such as a monty pro race or a tryall stiky lite. Single walling a double wall rim is a bad idea in my opinion, because it was designed to be double wall, and as such all the strengthening will be in the wrong place. Edited February 23, 2014 by bing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Try all hole style is your a basher K2 is your smoother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo-Scott Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I have already got a lighter tyre(saving 500g). The plan is to go for a completely new back wheel so i can maximise weight loss. If it helps i will be running TNN pads with a medium grind. Im just getting bored of my back wheel being 3kg ha. So out of the 3, providing a good wheel build. Which is most likely to stand up to a beating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Try all hole style is your a basher K2 is your smoother I really have been trying to make sense out of it but I really can't. What do you want to say with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I really have been trying to make sense out of it but I really can't. What do you want to say with this? If you are a basher who breaks a lot of parts I suggest you buy try all hole style rim If you are smooth and don't have problems destroying parts buy a K2 rear rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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