AX-Lightness SRT CC 29er Clincher
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- the_marsbar
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Has anyone built a wheelset using these rims yet? They look very nice from the description. I think ENVE's 29 XC rims are too narrow for a modern XC rim. Also, the ENVEs are quite a bit heavier (57 g per rim).
AX-Lightness SRT CC 29er Clincher rim: http://ax-lightness.de/en/cycling/bike- ... -clincher/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
ENVE 29 XC: http://www.enve.com/wheels/mtb/29XC.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
AX-Lightness SRT CC 29er Clincher rim: http://ax-lightness.de/en/cycling/bike- ... -clincher/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
ENVE 29 XC: http://www.enve.com/wheels/mtb/29XC.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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I am looking at their 27.5 rims and have been back and forth with AX lightness about them.
These definetly have the best width/weight ratio for xc/marathon etc. use of any other rim that is out on the market today. Like you said everything else is either too narrow or too wide or too heavy. Tough choice only due to the price. Works out best to get a wheelset instead of rims alone.
Chris.
These definetly have the best width/weight ratio for xc/marathon etc. use of any other rim that is out on the market today. Like you said everything else is either too narrow or too wide or too heavy. Tough choice only due to the price. Works out best to get a wheelset instead of rims alone.
Chris.
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Hi,
I had a similar problem some days back (light weight wheels, nice width for Trail/AM, reasonable rigidity). Especially the trail/AM-Part was hard to find since most manufacturers officially only approve CC use.
However, german Bike-Magazin" tested the 27,5 CC Clincher wheel set (briefly) with bottom line
"(+) extremely stiff, tremendous acceleration (-) exorbitant cost, boring look"
Since that was a bit unspecific, I contacted the author directly to find out about possible AM use of the AX lightness (I mean, why would anyone use a rim with 25mm inner width strictly for XC?)
20 mins later I got the following answer:
"I've tested the wheels XC style, full throttle with short ups and downs on winding single trails here in Munich. The wheels apparently have no weight limit when it comes to the rider. According to AX lightness the wheels will be used by Markus Klausmann for enduro racing this year. I myself have looked at their production facility - impressive, everything by hand. Nontheless, they remain lightweight wheels. Especially when you use it for Enduro with less air pressure, snakebites can happen. For AM i see no problem at all."
Sounded promising enough. Since I won't need the wheels until midsummer, I'll keep an eye on Klausmanns Enduro Bike. =)
hope that helps
cheers
p.s. the original mails were in german
I had a similar problem some days back (light weight wheels, nice width for Trail/AM, reasonable rigidity). Especially the trail/AM-Part was hard to find since most manufacturers officially only approve CC use.
However, german Bike-Magazin" tested the 27,5 CC Clincher wheel set (briefly) with bottom line
"(+) extremely stiff, tremendous acceleration (-) exorbitant cost, boring look"
Since that was a bit unspecific, I contacted the author directly to find out about possible AM use of the AX lightness (I mean, why would anyone use a rim with 25mm inner width strictly for XC?)
20 mins later I got the following answer:
"I've tested the wheels XC style, full throttle with short ups and downs on winding single trails here in Munich. The wheels apparently have no weight limit when it comes to the rider. According to AX lightness the wheels will be used by Markus Klausmann for enduro racing this year. I myself have looked at their production facility - impressive, everything by hand. Nontheless, they remain lightweight wheels. Especially when you use it for Enduro with less air pressure, snakebites can happen. For AM i see no problem at all."
Sounded promising enough. Since I won't need the wheels until midsummer, I'll keep an eye on Klausmanns Enduro Bike. =)
hope that helps
cheers
p.s. the original mails were in german
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That sounds great. Thanks for the info
I suppose Alexandra Engen will be using them too.
I suppose Alexandra Engen will be using them too.
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Has anyone had any experience with these rims (durability)? I'm thinking of buying a wheelset with 240s hubs and these rims.
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There seem to be surprisingly little interest in these wide (33 mm outer, 25 mm inner) and light (325 g) rims.
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How do you find them?
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I'm curious, which axle is that?
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