Tomm Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Sun Bfr Rims: What are they like, as a rear. Strong, light, what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Cook Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Theres a tiny biut about them Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted June 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Wow, they look weird... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Cook Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Very weird, but they also look strong to me! Not for trials use though i wouldn't think :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Its called go and buy a Mavic D521/EX721 :) Nah, they look pretty beefy, too high though :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Pie Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Pretty sure this is for 24" though. They look, erm, beefy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickycoleman Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 BFR Big Fat Rim 20" (chrome) i believe that says it all :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted June 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 i believe that says it all (N) ← For the slower-witted people, what on earth do you mean? The rim looks stupid. Unless they are super-ace, I won't buy one. Anyone actually got an opinion? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipsy Jock Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 I think he means its a bmx rim, obviously failing to notice that it comes in 24 as well. (least i hope it does or boy will i feel stupid) If you want a decent 24 rim tomm i'd go for either atomlab, tioga or sun. although personaly i think the ryno lite is more than adequate and mucho light. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted June 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 I think he means its a bmx rim, obviously failing to notice that it comes in 24 as well. (least i hope it does or boy will i feel stupid) If you want a decent 24 rim tomm i'd go for either atomlab, tioga or sun. although personaly i think the ryno lite is more than adequate and mucho light. Pete ← Well 'cos I need 36h, I am limited to a few rims. Can't get Tioga in 36h (Unless someone can find me one - I'll be very greatful!), otherwise I would. There doesn't really seem to be much info around about the rims available in 24" - It's not like I can just buy a D521 in 24" or something and know that it will be good. And before anyone says, yes, I have seen the FAQ... The only reason I was asking about the Sun BFR was that there's one on eBay, but I think I'll pass :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipsy Jock Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Rhyno lites, atomlab and dmr rims all come in 36h, problem with atomlab is they're expensive and heavy. Although they make up for that in being the definition of bomb proof! Rynolites are d521 like and quite light, not to sure about dmr rims. Talk to leedstrials, Mike knows tonnes about 24 stuff and came up with loads of stuff when i was going to put a 24 rim on my monty. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted June 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Ok cheers for the help. Looks like a Rhyno Lite XL is the best bet. Any ideas why the "pinned" version is loads cheaper? (HERE) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipsy Jock Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 I imagine because they're weaker, can't think why else? maybe older and they're trying to get rid. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich4130 Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Rhyno Lites. The best rims you can get I'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 I had the old old old version of that for 26" years ago, it was a beast actually. I know my version was pinned, but held up very well. Don't get the pinned ryhno lites, i had a 26" version and it was crap. The welded one on the other hand :P (N) dmr's are ok bit cheesy though mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 (edited) i have the big mamoth fat which is the same rim (well from what i can tell) but with a different sticker on as sun have rebranded it due to the mamoth being years old. however i have only just got it as my local bike shop dosnt really shift stuff that quickley. the rim seems to be holding up really well to hanging up on streety stuff, ledges etc and really isnt that heavy. the high sidewalls give alot of strength and a mamoth braking surface. :P i really dont see a reason why you shouldnt get it. but there alot of other rims that are probably just as strong but a bit lighter. mat i hope that made sense edit. http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=h...3D%26safe%3Doff Edited June 6, 2005 by mathuds0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 (edited) oh the sun website may be useful to people :P Edited June 6, 2005 by leedstrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 I think he means its a bmx rim, obviously failing to notice that it comes in 24 as well. (least i hope it does or boy will i feel stupid) If you want a decent 24 rim tomm i'd go for either atomlab, tioga or sun. although personaly i think the ryno lite is more than adequate and mucho light. Pete ← No no no. 24 inch rim is either Sun or Arrows rims. Nothing else comes close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Or you could go for something completely off the wall. General Issue. http://www.atomlab.com/ they look pretty beefy, and come in street or dirt versions. (im guessing youll go for Dirt, as they dont look so "funny") thats what im going for when i get some money to replace my square double wides. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted June 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Or you could go for something completely off the wall. General Issue. http://www.atomlab.com/ ← They are a bit heavy I reckon. Tthere's some weird stuff going on on that website, read the pinning vs welding bit and the eyelets vs no eyelets. According to Atomlab, eyelets make the rim weaker, and pinned rims are better than welded rims (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartridge Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Haha, yeah, I read that a while back too... They're just trying to make their shoddy rims appear better (Y) They make some interesting claims though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Haha, yeah, I read that a while back too... They're just trying to make their shoddy rims appear better (Y) They make some interesting claims though. ← or just there shoddy products in general :(" G.I race bars - 1 1/2 weeks before bending :D but it is interesting what they say about pinned versus welding, but meh I will stick to my rhyno lite xl and so should you :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickycoleman Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 well on the link you gave it said "20" CHROME" and someone said they only come in 24, unless i read it wrong? i was just pointing out that it said 20" on the page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted June 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 well on the link you gave it said "20" CHROME" and someone said they only come in 24, unless i read it wrong? i was just pointing out that it said 20" on the page. ← Er right. I didn't even post that link up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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