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[Closed] Interesting new rim from Stans

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Seems to have possibilities

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/stans-notubes-re-invents-the-clincher-mountain-bike-rim.html


 
Posted : 29/06/2014 11:36 am
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I'd expect it to develop flat spots easily, it has so little depth to it.


 
Posted : 29/06/2014 11:53 am
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Very interesting!


 
Posted : 29/06/2014 11:54 am
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Looks like a good idea. Will have to wait and see how it deals with dinged rims, though.
I have dents in my wheels deeper than that rim height!


 
Posted : 29/06/2014 11:56 am
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Its width probably makes it look shallower then it actually is. Worth keeping an eye on I think.


 
Posted : 29/06/2014 11:57 am
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12mm deep according to the spec. While there's be a lot of air/rubber cushioning it, "accidents will happen"...


 
Posted : 29/06/2014 12:04 pm
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It is a Fatbike rim so should be well cushioned.


 
Posted : 29/06/2014 12:07 pm