Stronger rim recommendations, ideally UST

Fabius

Hi,

Just bought myself a second hand bike running Hope Pro 2 Evo hubs and DT Swiss XR400 rims. From what I read the rims are less than ideal for the kind of trail riding this bike will be doing (Cannock frequently and other trail centres as life allows), airborne where possible. Just wanted to know is it worth getting some stronger rims and asking the LBS to rebuild onto the Hope hubs, and do you have any recommendations?

I am about 85kg on the bike. Wheel strength is preferred to weight.

Thanks

poah

dt ex471

cooldad

Why not see if they break before you buy new ones?

supersonic

A smooth ride around the cannock shouldn't worry them. Smashing big drops and rocks might though!

rockmonkeysc

You won't need stronger rims for what you are doing. Cannock is hardly tough on wheels and those rims aren't bad.
Trail centres are generally pretty easy on wheels and Cannock is one of the least gnarly.
Jumping only stresses wheels when done badly.