Pacenti rims, new wheels
evovilol
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Hello everyone
Looking at getting a set of new wheels and have narrowed it down to probably getting a set of Pacenti + Tesla wheels from Superstar (http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... cts_id=657)
What I can't decide on is if the CL25 rim is sturdy / strong enough for what I want it to do or if I should go for the TL28 rim?
I've currently got a Hardrock Disc 2012 where one of the few original bits left are the wheels. The original rims are 17mm. internal width and the CL25 is 20mm. and the TL28 is wider still. I mainly ride hard packed trails, climbing lots, commuting but given the kind of bike it is there's not really much jumping or downhill involved.
Superstar / Pacenti says the CL25 is suitable for cross country and cyclo cross which sort of sounds like what I'm doing, but can anyone else shed some more light? Is it mostly a matter of what tyre size you want or are they significantly different in terms of construction / strength?
EDIT:
Those who are interested can see the results here: http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12915640
Cheers
Tobias
Looking at getting a set of new wheels and have narrowed it down to probably getting a set of Pacenti + Tesla wheels from Superstar (http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... cts_id=657)
What I can't decide on is if the CL25 rim is sturdy / strong enough for what I want it to do or if I should go for the TL28 rim?
I've currently got a Hardrock Disc 2012 where one of the few original bits left are the wheels. The original rims are 17mm. internal width and the CL25 is 20mm. and the TL28 is wider still. I mainly ride hard packed trails, climbing lots, commuting but given the kind of bike it is there's not really much jumping or downhill involved.
Superstar / Pacenti says the CL25 is suitable for cross country and cyclo cross which sort of sounds like what I'm doing, but can anyone else shed some more light? Is it mostly a matter of what tyre size you want or are they significantly different in terms of construction / strength?
EDIT:
Those who are interested can see the results here: http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12915640
Cheers
Tobias
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How much do you weigh?0
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supersonic wrote:How much do you weigh?
Smidgeon over 70kg, sorry forgot that it might actually be useful info... :-P
EDIT: Just over 11 stones...0 -
i think you'll be fine with the CL25.0
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CL25 will be firn but for the sake of the extra 60g I'd get the TL28 as wider rims give a better tyre profile
Another thread on them here > viewtopic.php?f=20005&t=128894410 -
Cheers for the info guys!
Went ahead and ordered the TL28 rims in the end... Will be interesting to see what diference they make in terms of weight and handling. Think I need to get some Presta tubes now, though..
I'm sure some pictures will surface once they’re on the bike. :-)0
