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backflat

Post subject: carbon rim sets

Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 5:28 am

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i remember reading something about a light rim set that was carbon

and was from a china source or someplace.
anyone using them tubeless ?

i searched but not able to find thread

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mentok

Post subject: Re: carbon rim sets

Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 6:40 am

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there is a small discussion going on here: http://forums.mtbr.com/29er-components/ ... 73410.html

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nicemonkey

Post subject: Re: carbon rim sets

Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 8:00 am

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I have been running a set of Duke carbon 29er's for about 2 months and cant fault them so far...stiff and light weight

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backflat

Post subject: Re: carbon rim sets

Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 6:32 pm

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wow. still reading this great link. thank you.

i just wish the photos were not censored/blocked for non member's

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backflat

Post subject: Re: carbon rim sets

Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 7:31 pm

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anyone using this 29'er wheel set ? .. Xiamen Light

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joeyruan

Post subject: Re: carbon rim sets

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 4:47 am

in the industry

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not, but looks nice

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mentok

Post subject: Re: carbon rim sets

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 7:51 am

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I'm currently waiting for a set of track tubulars from light bicycle who I opted for because of the glowing reviews they received for quality, communication and after sales in that mtbr thread. Unfortunately new 29er wheels are a fair way down on my list of priorities at the moment, but once they rise to the top I will almost certainly be going with light bicycle for a set (rims only- I want to build around a pair of hopes)

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2002maniac

Post subject: Re: carbon rim sets

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 5:50 pm

Joined: Wed Mar 28, 2012 3:16 pm
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Location: Utah, USA

I also have a set of road rims on order from light-bicyle. I've been impressed with their communication so far. If I'm pleased with the product, I'll order some 29er rims right away.

Will keep you guys posted.

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benwat48

Post subject: Re: carbon rim sets

Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 8:08 pm

Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 12:08 pm
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Who made Xiamen Light???

backflat wrote:

wow. still reading this great link. thank you.

i just wish the photos were not censored/blocked for non member's

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2002maniac

Post subject: Re: carbon rim sets

Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 5:09 pm

Joined: Wed Mar 28, 2012 3:16 pm
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Location: Utah, USA

2002maniac wrote:

The rims I ordered were advertised at 350g+/- 5g. I asked if that claim was accurate and this was the response I got:

Quote:

Hello Cameron,

We have to made some rims to test, sometimes, it is not so easy to get the light weight rims.

We have made some before, but the weight sometimes still come out 370g to 380g. At last, the customers still accept. That is why we like you to know. All weight has a range, sometimes, it is not easy to get light rims.

But for 370g rims, they are safe to ride.

Seems kind of deceptive to me to advertise 20-30g lighter than the normal weight, but we'll see...

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giantdale

Post subject: Re: carbon rim sets

Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 7:07 pm

Joined: Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:32 pm
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Well, that has been my experience exactly. I ordered two road clincher rims without brake tracks drilled for internal nipples with the promise they'd be around 350g. After a week Nancy wrote they made a pair weighing 370g and whether they would be acceptable. I said yes and am now waiting for delivery. Hope for the best.

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FireSpitter

Post subject: Re: carbon rim sets

Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 5:24 am

Joined: Fri Jul 29, 2011 3:19 am
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I think this is getting common. During enquiry stage, I was quoted 355gms (+/- 5 gms) for a 29er rim. Closer to payment, they told me 380gms. I received mine at 384gms. BUGGER!!!

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benwat48

Post subject: Re: carbon rim sets

Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 2:18 pm

Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 12:08 pm
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I agree, Duke carbon 29er's :up:

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