wheel definitions

Gavin C

hi

Being recommended Mavic xm719s, XC717sor xm321s
dont have the first clue as to what is best here
Am a mainly xc rider but want to be more adventurous....use a blur and weight 160 ibs

What would be most appropraite for this situation

Andy B

The 1st digit is the spec level, the other 2 are the internal rim width.

So a 7xx rim is better than a 3xx rim.

717's are very good but for something a little stronger maybe a 719?

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Gavin C

Thanks...good rule to know.....and thanks for answering my other query...got a shopping list of options that I want to ask others
Bye
G

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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Andy_B</i>

The 1st digit is the spec level, the other 2 are the internal rim width.

So a 7xx rim is better than a 3xx rim.

717's are very good but for something a little stronger maybe a 719?

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Andy's right but can I just clarify the bit about being better, 7 series are better material but only "better" if suitable for your use. So for example, if you like trails and a bit of freeride, an EN321 rim will be "better" for you than an XC717.

Also 8 series is not "better" than 7, it usually uses the same materials and processes but 8 series is tubeless.

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