The end of double wall for Pure? Who still needs it.

[cwtrials]

So I just switched back to 26" after a brief time on 24". My new Echo's came with the new single wall Echo SL rims. I quite destroyed one of them in about 4-5 rides, and the build was fairly decent. Lots of huge hops, and even bent the sidewall in a couple places. My other bike is still functional... but I only ride it in shows.

So then I go to buy a double wall rim. All that's really available is older stock Echo double wall... which won't last forever. I know Neon still has some older double wall rims available for dealers to purchase, but is anyone still manufacturing them?

Does anyone else here still only run double wall? Or is there really no demand in pure trials. I know the average trials rider doesn't quite weigh as much as I do, but does everyone just replace rims every couple months?

[Mark W]

Not all single-wall rims are created equal - you may find that ones from other manufacturers last a little longer.

[niconj]

Not all single-wall rims are created equal - you may find that ones from other manufacturers last a little longer.

So like 8-10 rides.

[cwtrials]

Not all single-wall rims are created equal - you may find that ones from other manufacturers last a little longer.

Truth. I am particularly attached to the material echo uses, it's hard to match the braking performance. Any single wall 26" rims anyone would recommend for a heavier rider?

I did get one of the old echo SL rims for now.

Edited July 24, 2015 by cwtrials

[Filo]

I'm the same as you. I can't stand single wall rims.

I now have a stockpile of rims. Fingers crossed it will last me a while.

The weight loss for reliability isn't worth it.