v-brake wheels
Moderator: Moderator Team
Hi guys I would like to build a set of wheels for v-brakes. Thus far I sourced second hang Hugi 240 Hubs- 95g and 257g. Now I am aware of some rims that come in at about 350 grams each but I would like to go 50 or so grams lower than do you have any suggestions? Also I want to use aerolite spokes with the aluminium nipples- 278g plus 20g. This set up would mean a total weight of approx. 1350g but I think I can go lower. Do you guys have any suggestions? Much appreciated.
-
- Posts: 480
- Joined: Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:28 am
The best (and pretty much only) rim brake rim still made is the DT swiss xr440. It is excellent. You may (but I doubt it) find a NOS stans v-brake rim out there somewhere, but it is highly unlikely in 26in format.
Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓ Broad Selection ✓ Worldwide Delivery ✓
www.starbike.com
Don't think your weight target is very realistic, if you contrast that the not many road clincher rims are below 400g. Now 28" > 26" of course, but you want a bit more beef off the road.
I'm going to try a set of 36h A23s this season (in 650b). Do people think that's outrageous? Moderate XC type riding mostly, but you all know how it is when you discover a trail that's calling your name ...
I'm going to try a set of 36h A23s this season (in 650b). Do people think that's outrageous? Moderate XC type riding mostly, but you all know how it is when you discover a trail that's calling your name ...
Bikes: Raw Ti, 650b flatbar CX
-
- Posts: 978
- Joined: Sat Nov 10, 2007 4:23 am
- Location: Poland/Toronto
- Contact:
The only V-break rim I could think of that comes under 350g is Sun Ringle Lime Light. They varied between 310-330g, but I doubt you will ever find a pair anywhere. Easier to find are Sun Ringle UFO but they vary from 360g-390g. Newest Sun Ringle Equalizer are smilar in weight.
I never actually have seen ZTR 355 rim at 350g or less. All in 360's-370's. Mine are 366g and 377g.
Fot your GT why not try to find older Mavic ceramic rims? Mine x-517 ceramic are right at 400g. Not the lightest, but perform much better.
You could always get lighter set of hubs, unless you want to keep the <2000 theme.
Chris.
I never actually have seen ZTR 355 rim at 350g or less. All in 360's-370's. Mine are 366g and 377g.
Fot your GT why not try to find older Mavic ceramic rims? Mine x-517 ceramic are right at 400g. Not the lightest, but perform much better.
You could always get lighter set of hubs, unless you want to keep the <2000 theme.
Chris.
Orbea Oiz - xxxx
MSC Koncept Carbon Di2 - 6955g
Leichtkraft Team Carbon - 6868g.
MSC Koncept Carbon Di2 - 6955g
Leichtkraft Team Carbon - 6868g.
-
- in the industry
- Posts: 5777
- Joined: Sat May 12, 2012 7:25 pm
- Location: Glermsford, Suffolk U.K
- Contact:
The Mavic 717 is a similar weight the XR440. The Dt rim is better. Remeber for XC riding the brake track is subject to more wear than a road rim will be so thicker braking surface is needed for durability. That is why those Sun rims are impossible to find. They wore out ages ago.
-
- Posts: 1316
- Joined: Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:20 pm
- Location: Hampshire UK, Dublin Ireland and Geneva Switzerland.
I have a set of American classic mtb 26 v brake wheels.
They are 1390 grams on my scales.
See if you can find a pair of these on eBay
They are 1390 grams on my scales.
See if you can find a pair of these on eBay
Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓ Broad Selection ✓ Worldwide Delivery ✓
www.starbike.com