Brian Bleech Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 (edited) Yo, ok while browsing a random downhill forum I found some information on the Mavic XY BMX rim! I have done a bit of research on the internet and found a bit out about them. 31mm wide 490g machined braking surface 36H link to an aussie website with no pic. this site has a crap pic The rim is not on the mavic site :lol: But it looks as if it could well be the ultimate 24" rim (maybe) lighter and wider than a Sun Ryhno Lite XL. Top Mavic quality and hopefully strength! Anyone ever heard of this or any idea where to get it? Mike FOOTNOTE: I know I posted some info in the FAQ about this, but now I really want some, so thought I would bring it out into the main forum. Edited March 24, 2005 by leedstrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Shrewsbury Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 That mite cum in handy for me one day cheers mike. :lol: jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-A Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 I had a really long search/hunt for these rims when I was investing in some new 24" rims after Atomlab drilled mine wrong (N)" I only managed to find a small handfull of sites with any information whatsoever on them and they wern't very usefull. I suspect they were only made for a short time a few years back, so like the xx 20" bmx rims are rare as the propverbial rocking horse poop. If you can find any they do seem like they would be an amazing rim. Good luck, you may well need it :sleeping: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 phone mavic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the666ers Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 On the topic of 24inch rims. I've got some Tioga's and the quality is outstanding. I've not ridden them yet so can't give any answers on strength etc, however. They are welded and pinned on the join, they are double eyeletted, they have a great braking track after a bit of grinding action, they are the perfect width, they look pimpy, they are a reasonable weight......... And theyre 24 quid from chainreaction. I'll give some more updates once I've ridden mine. They look a lot more promising than any other 24inch rim though. Just looking you can see the difference in quality over my atomlabs. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 On the topic of 24inch rims. I've got some Tioga's and the quality is outstanding. I've not ridden them yet so can't give any answers on strength etc, however. They are welded and pinned on the join, they are double eyeletted, they have a great braking track after a bit of grinding action, they are the perfect width, they look pimpy, they are a reasonable weight......... And theyre 24 quid from chainreaction. I'll give some more updates once I've ridden mine. They look a lot more promising than any other 24inch rim though. Just looking you can see the difference in quality over my atomlabs. James ← Ashton uses the 26" tiogas. He folded one over at a demo he did near me :sleeping: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank_rider Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 Ashton uses the 26" tiogas. He folded one over at a demo he did near me :ermm: ← you are referring to the front he folded, no? if so then that was an xc rim, and so cant come as too much of a shock. I believe the 24" rims are the same construction as the 26" DH rims which several top sponsered riders run. If they can survive a DH run at the worlds then i would imagine they are pretty strong!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCircus Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 On a bit of a tangent, Alans have some pimpy 24" chrome rims for sale. Limited stock though! Also bloody expensive. Chrome Pimpage For Expensive Sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich4130 Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 On a bit of a tangent, Alans have some pimpy 24" chrome rims for sale. Limited stock though! Also bloody expensive. Chrome Pimpage For Expensive Sale! ← Oooooo.. Araya.. Nice work Jon :ermm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the666ers Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 I believe they are heavy as fook, and goodbye braking in the wet, a grind you say? Not if you don't want all the chrome peeling off. Yes mine are the DH ones. Ashton folded the xc, which is massively different. I'll get some pics somewhen of my ones, complete with the grind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCircus Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 goodbye braking in the wet, a grind you say? Not if you don't want all the chrome peeling off. Alternatively just use a disc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 I believe they are heavy as fook, and goodbye braking in the wet, a grind you say? Not if you don't want all the chrome peeling off. Yes mine are the DH ones. Ashton folded the xc, which is massively different. I'll get some pics somewhen of my ones, complete with the grind. ← Yes, the braking in the wet is non-existant, but the braking in the dry is rediculous! Steve-a uses that rim i believe (could be one slightly different...), and uses standard red maggie pads, and his brake is superb. We put my spare coust pads on his bike for a bit today, and it was immense! The best brake i have ever used! The rim also appears to be incredibley strong too - steve's done moves that would have left alot of other rims dented and buckled, and it's not dented or buckled once! :) For the 24" rider that doesn't ride in the wet, these really are the ultimate rim. :ermm: However, i'm sure steve will be able to fill you in on any points i've missed. :o Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the666ers Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 Well it's heavy as fook I expect, and we can't be god and control the rain, if it get's even marginally damp its like slick. Depends how you like it, personally i'd prefer to have a grind and a good brake in all conditions than worry about getting tiny amounts of water on my brake and dying. Plus he probably didn't mention the weight, and that id the chrome does start to chip off it will all come off gradually, and they are massively more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the666ers Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 Alternatively just use a disc. ← Disc brakes on the rear of a trials bike? After you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCircus Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 Already there mate :ermm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain C Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 (edited) Already there mate :ermm: ← Yes Jon. You hardcore trials rider.... I would never trust your disk for anything remotely trialsy, you would admit that too, it only just holds you on a curb. Plus you never say mate....maybe your not the real Jon. Edited March 26, 2005 by T-rex rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-A Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 Well it's heavy as fook I expect, and we can't be god and control the rain, if it get's even marginally damp its like slick. Depends how you like it, personally i'd prefer to have a grind and a good brake in all conditions than worry about getting tiny amounts of water on my brake and dying. Plus he probably didn't mention the weight, and that id the chrome does start to chip off it will all come off gradually, and they are massively more expensive. ← Weather wise the brake works fine unless its properly raining, damp or drizzsle seems to make it work better than usual. What Mike said about braking for my rim is true, though my rim is an Odyssey profactor rim, not one of these. Mine is about 650g i believe so not over the top heavy and it seems very strong. £80 for a pair of these rims doiesn't seem that bad an investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the666ers Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 (edited) Fairenough, I was going on the assumption is was the araya one which is around 800grams and 80quid each or something. If they work for you, then fair play :o James EDIT: They are 80quid a pair, not for one. My mistake. Edited March 27, 2005 by the666ers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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