Rim strength
welsh_14
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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
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... WHEELS.htm
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Lightweight 24 hole XC race. All say to me might not be ideal for trail centres.I don't do smileys.
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How much do you weigh? If you're a 20 stone lump, I'd give them a miss...
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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.Fig rolls: proof that god loves cyclists and that she wants us to do another lap0
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I have 4.2d rims and ride them pretty hard. No problems to date, although mine do have 32 spokes.A Flock of Birds
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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!!0