Which rim?
 

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I'm going to have a go at building my own (spare) wheels as I've always wanted to have a go.
I'm going with DT 350 SP hubs but torn between 3 rims.

Pacenti TL28 400g 28-23mm
WTB i25 499g 30?-25mm
WTB i25 KOM 420g 30?-25mm

Riding will be, mainly, XC type stuff. No big drops, jumps but a bit of rocky, rooty stuff.
Currently have Flow (not EX) on my other wheels so wanting to build something a little lighter.
Thinking KOM on the front, i25 on the back.
What would you use?


 
Posted : 22/08/2015 12:04 pm
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Light Bicycle carbon?

SP spokes are the biggest issue though, PITA to get hold of, and add an extra challenge to the build.


 
Posted : 22/08/2015 12:58 pm
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Spokes aren't a problem, £40 from Germany.
LB rims are £150 more so out of budget.


 
Posted : 22/08/2015 1:15 pm
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I think I'd look at Spank Oozy 295s.

My TL28s wer light and kept good shape, but a bit soft when it come to rock strikes..


 
Posted : 22/08/2015 1:35 pm
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Have a look at Easton Arc's...but be quick as they sell out really quickly. CRC have just re-stocked


 
Posted : 22/08/2015 2:45 pm

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