Glass Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Probably been seen by some of you but I thought I'd share anyways. I been thinking of getting one of these for a while now though I'd probably do some serious drilling to shave down its 1050g weight (24"). No tyre flex ever again and I can only imagine how low you could go (pressure wise) on these babies!Any thoughts? And please don't tell me its too heavy cause DUH I know! LOL My problem is the price tag £100 for the "heavy" version and £130 for the "light" one!!! PS: They also make these in 26" version: 1150g (non CNC) and 1050g (CNC "lightweight"). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 its been done....ask wright pads in new members about it, he got one for a custom frame he made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 They're 74mm wide right? I'm not sure if they're strong, from all I know they were specially made to run the Surly 4" slick tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glass Posted December 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 They're 74mm wide right? I'm not sure if they're strong, from all I know they were specially made to run the Surly 4" slick tires.They are 65mm wide and made by Surly. They're called the Large Marge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 (edited) They are 65mm wide and made by Surly. They're called the Large Margeright got the word from god himself.he got the dh rim and him and bigman drilled it down to 900g, it might fit a normal frame with the tensile mounts, pete said he had it in his coust frameapparently the rim is for sale if you want itpjalchemist@aol.com Edited December 30, 2006 by Ben Cox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glass Posted December 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 right got the word from god himself.he got the dh rim and him and bigman drilled it down to 900g, it might fit a normal frame with the tensile mounts, pete said he had it in his coust frameapparently the rim is for sale if you want itpjalchemist@aol.comIf its a 24" one then yeah i would be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTF Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Too big.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtrials Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 (edited) If its a 24" one then yeah i would be interested.It's a 26" one.What do you need a 65mm rim for?Pete's one was double drilled and it was still too heavy to be of much use.It's more hastle and money than it's worth imo. Edited December 30, 2006 by adamtrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 True, more hassle then its worth imo mate.Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glass Posted December 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 True, more hassle then its worth imo mate.JasonI want a 65mm rim because of the stability (no tyre flex) and so I can run lower tyre pressures. I run 24" and the 24" rim is lighter so if the 1150g can be drilled down to 900g then I'm guessing the 24" could be brought down to 800g. That is still lighter than a non drilled Sun Doublewide which I used to use back in the day (no currently on a drilled BMF ~630g). I probably won't substitute my BMF permanantly but I'd like to explore other possibilities. Course I could also get a 47mm Kris Holm 24" Tryall lookalike rim instead of the large marge. There is also the wow factor to take into account i.e. it would blow me away to look at my bike with that rim on! And so know you know WHY I want a to go silly wide, everyone satisfied? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 I want a 65mm rim because of the stability (no tyre flex) and so I can run lower tyre pressures. I run 24" and the 24" rim is lighter so if the 1150g can be drilled down to 900g then I'm guessing the 24" could be brought down to 800g. That is still lighter than a non drilled Sun Doublewide which I used to use back in the day (no currently on a drilled BMF ~630g). I probably won't substitute my BMF permanantly but I'd like to explore other possibilities. Course I could also get a 47mm Kris Holm 24" Tryall lookalike rim instead of the large marge. There is also the wow factor to take into account i.e. it would blow me away to look at my bike with that rim on! And so know you know WHY I want a to go silly wide, everyone satisfied? hmm not really - why do you want low tyre pressures on a 24" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 He doesn't ride a streety 24" If i remember right, he's running a 1100wb koxx levelboss with a rear disc and 24s. Even still 65mm is just excessive, go for the Chris holm rim. There exactly the same profile as the try-alls, but made of a tougher alloy. personally I still think 47mm is too wide, its just not really needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Pete Wright certainly did have one of those rims, it was a 26inch one, i drilled it for him, 2 rings of holes, i will try and get a picture.In my oppinion 47mm rims are PLENTY wide enough for trials, with that rim petes 2.7inch maxxis highroller was almost square, it was stupid!Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Haha, the valve whole looks like a pin willy!There's still loads of room to drill even more wholes in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseface Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 to be honest, i think finding a frame to fit that and have the room for a brake to is going to be hastle, also the weight is alot and looks a bit weak too.steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glass Posted December 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 (edited) Haha, the valve whole looks like a pin willy!There's still loads of room to drill even more wholes in there.WOW! That looks SWEET!!!And yeah I do run 24" wheels but I have them on a "proper" trials bike (currently a Levelboss 1100) cause I do Natural mostly. I do get tyre sidewall flex at 15psi on my Kenda Nevagal 24x2.5 and on my Specialized 24x2.5 with my current 38mm rear rim. So I want a wider rim! Maybe 47mm will be enough though if I can go 65mm I find myself asking "What's stopping me?" and the ONLY answer at the moment is CAUSE IT COSTS A FORTUNE!!! LOLI get why most of you don't want a 65mm rear but I ain't most folks...cuz I'm crazy...hahaSo with all those holes you managed to go from 1150 to 900g umm I think I can go under 800g for the 24" then cause I still see plenty of space to drill (smaller holes though).Well I still have to think about whether to cough up that much money or go for the Kris Holms 47mm...Anyone got a pic of the rim with a tyre?Anyone got a pic of the rim with a tyre on a bike?Anyone got a pic of the rim with a tyre on a bike doing a trials move?PS: Thanks for the pic! Edited December 31, 2006 by Glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 But isn't that too much money to spend on a rim that you are just going to grind away at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 But isn't that too much money to spend on a rim that you are just going to grind away at?he runs disc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future orange 660 Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 there really is little point IMO. for the huge amount of added weight when compared to a single strong rim. also reminds me of the huge guy in bristol that was running 2 chains. oddly though he had a snowflake patterned front wheel... not the strongest of wheelbuilds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 haha this guy is being inovative! let him be crazy....one day i wanna put a 19" rim on the front of my mod!!! talk aboot grippy te fook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 there really is little point IMO. for the huge amount of added weight when compared to a single strong rim. also reminds me of the huge guy in bristol that was running 2 chains. oddly though he had a snowflake patterned front wheel... not the strongest of wheelbuilds.What setup was he running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Guessing it would be something like 2 granny rings spacered out on extra long bolts, and 2 sprockets on a cassette hub. Some people just like overkill. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t33zr Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 haha this guy is being inovative! let him be crazy....one day i wanna put a 19" rim on the front of my mod!!! talk aboot grippy te fookThat have been done before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 (edited) ^^ what is the need in that? Seems a tad pointless to me! Edited January 1, 2007 by Matt Gibson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_skj0lsvik_ Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Theres no need methinks.. The man bought the whole bike like that, and hasnt bothered changing it to "normal". =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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