Rim strength

welsh_14
welsh_14 Posts: 259
edited October 2011 in MTB general
Has anyone used these rims or know about them? they are XR4.2D race edition, 24 Hole from DT Swiss. Thinking about getting this wheelset but want to know a bit more about the strength of it etc. Plan to use them in cheviots for all day rides, some rocky, rooty parts but no major jumps/air etc. Also some use at trail centres now and again. Would people recommend these for this type of riding or will they just buckle/dent? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... WHEELS.htm

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Lightweight 24 hole XC race. All say to me might not be ideal for trail centres.
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  • stubs
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    DT X4.2 rims are known as being a bit soft and dent prone compared to say Mavics XC717. They do stay straight if properly built but they are not a trail rim by any means.
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  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    I have 4.2d rims and ride them pretty hard. No problems to date, although mine do have 32 spokes.
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  • estampida
    estampida Posts: 1,008
    sun rims

    they do the same rim in different widths

    these and the mtx rims are too stiff for ht's if your riding long distance


    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=26287


    overall you want pinned rims with eyelets for max strength, and width counts!!