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Title: Bicycling
Notice:Bicycling for Fun
Moderator:JAMIN::WASSER
Created:Mon Apr 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:3214
Total number of notes:31946

1446.0. "Looking for rim ..." by STAR::POLADIAN () Thu Mar 15 1990 14:43

Last year I bent the front rim on my mountain bike several times. And several
times I trued the wheel myself. As a result the spokes on one side of the 
wheel are streched more than the other. The rim is "true" but is off center.

Since this is a new year I've decided to buy a new rim with spokes or an 
entire wheel. The other day I went to Goodales to look at some rims. They
had new Mavic Oxygen (or something to that effect) for $50, and some 
Ritchey Vantage racing rims for approximately the same price (maybe a little
less, I can't remember because I was reeling from that $50 price tag).
Maybe I'm over-reacting, because the salesperson said that the rims would
last me for-a-very-long-time. Also the Mavics were kind of on the heavy
side, I guess thats the price you pay for indistructiblity. Anyway, I would
like to know if any one out there knows if these prices were for real and 
if someone can suggest other good rims from their experiences. I'm going to 
do some racing, but am not overly concerned with weight. Thanks for any help.

 						-Grant
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1446.1Try the Catalogs for partsGSFSWS::JSMITHSupport Bike Helmets for KidsThu Mar 15 1990 15:0819
    Grant,
    
    	Get a copy of the latest Nashbar or Performance catalogs.
    (usually find a BRC (Bus Reply Card) in Bicycle Mag or in
    the classified pages.).  
    
    	You can buy a complete set of Ritchey Vantage wheels with
    Shimano Deore hubs already made up for $89.95/pr.
    
    	Since your close to Boston you might even want to take a
    ride to the Trashbar outlet.  They have an 800 number which
    might even get you a catalog 1-800-345-bike....at least worth
    a call.
    						_Jerry
    
    BTW - Goodales is great for technical capability like 
    rebuilding a broken wheel for you, but if your into do 
    it yourself or just want components, the cats. are IMO 
    the best way to shop.
1446.2BCSE::KLASMANBoston-Montreal-Boston 1990Thu Mar 15 1990 15:2014

>Last year I bent the front rim on my mountain bike several times. And several
>times I trued the wheel myself. As a result the spokes on one side of the 
>wheel are streched more than the other. The rim is "true" but is off center.

Are you looking for new rims anyway, or are you planning to buy a new one to 
solve the problem above?  There's nothing wrong with your wheel that can't be 
fixed.  The rim is not "dished" correctly.  If you can't do it yourself, take it
to a shop and have them do it.  Probably cost just a few $.  

If you already know this... sorry 8^)

Kevin
1446.3$.02 on new rimsMDVAX1::ALBERTFri Mar 23 1990 19:3010
    If you're sure you want to pop for new (and I assume stronger) rims, I 
    might add the Araya RM20s or RM17s to the list to consider.  They are
    reasonably priced and very popular as OEM equipment on mid- to upper
    tier production mt. bikes. And you couldn't go wrong with the Ritchey's.  
    
    As an aside, don't pay extra for anodized rims, because the color just
    scrapes off the first time you put the brakes on anyhow. 
    
    Tom                                
    
1446.4Defective Ritchey Vantage?CSCOA1::HOOD_RFri May 24 1991 15:3621
    
    This note should be consolidated with 1099.*. Anyway, I have 
    Ritchey Vantage rims on Deore Xt hubs. I was riding last weekend, and 
    had a flat. Upon closer inspection , I discovered that the the 
    rim had split along the inside seam where the rim is put together, 
    and (upon reaching the edge) cracked around the circumfrence of the 
    wheel for about 6 inches. I ride about 1200 miles per year, all trail, 
    and have had the wheels for two years. I keep the wheel trued and the 
    spokes properly tensioned..... I clean the rims with alchohol, and had
    inpected them just three weeks ago. 
    
        I am really disappointed that the wheel split along
    a factory weld, and have sent the wheel back 
    to Nashbar for (hopefully) replacement. It also ruined a tube 
    and tire. Has anybody attempted to get a wheel replaced after two
    years? I feel like this is a manufacturer's defect, and wonder 
    what chance I have of getting Nashbar or Ritchey USA to replace it.  
    
    Doug
    
    
1446.5you need a new lease on lifeDOGONE::WOODBURYTue May 28 1991 18:209
    Hey, two years is great!  I've had troubles with the richey vantage
    rims too - they just didn't do a great job with the weld.  They are
    very light and ride well though....  as long as you don't dent them.
    You should have known, though - on a mountain bike, you buy the frame
    but _lease_ the components (including wheels).  I guess your lease
    expired, so it's time to renew.   I just ordered a set of the Campy
    Contax (from Nashbar).  We'll see if they make rims any stronger.
    
    mark 
1446.6Campy Contax or Mavic Oxygen?CSCOAC::HOOD_RMon Sep 16 1991 19:1110
    
    
    re : -1, (mark)
    
    How did the Campy Contax work out?  Nashbar wouldn't replace the rim, 
    so I'm in the market for a new one. Does anyone have an opinion on 
    the MAVIC Oxygens?
    
    doug
    
1446.7Given enough time, I'll break anythingDOGONE::WOODBURYTue Sep 17 1991 21:077
    The Campy's seem fine.  They ride well and have handled the same
    trail where I have now eaten two Richey rims (front and back - you'd
    think I would learn...).  They also have a slight concave surface
    for the brake pads which tends to keep the brake pads wearing uni-
    formly and not sucking into the tire walls.
    
    Good luck, mark