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  Topic Name: 29er rims on: May 11, 2009, 10:59:57 AM
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« on: May 11, 2009, 10:59:57 AM »

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took a while to learn how to mount some tires tubeless.  I never could do it with a floor pup.  finally got them on with a compressor


29er rims which ones to buy?  I'm going with hope hubs, dt swiss spokes,  and _______ rims
anyone logged long hard Miles one some rims

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  Topic Name: 29er rims Reply #1 on: May 11, 2009, 11:12:48 AM
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« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2009, 11:12:48 AM »

Many a bikepacking mile on my Stans Arch Rims, laced up by the inimitable MikeC.  Two thumbs up to touring with tubeless (esp. in cactus country).
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  Topic Name: 29er rims Reply #2 on: May 13, 2009, 07:35:19 PM
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« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2009, 07:35:19 PM »

I like my Stan's Arch rims as well.

I've also run many years on Bontrager Mustang Assym rims. Not sure what the new model name is, but I cracked one on an awkward landing off a jump. Replaced it and have been going strong for several years. The other 3 Bonty's I own have not had one issue. I'm not a flyweight either.
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  Topic Name: 29er rims Reply #3 on: May 14, 2009, 09:03:16 AM
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« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2009, 09:03:16 AM »

I too have Stans Arch rims with Hope pro II hubs. Great combo
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  Topic Name: 29er rims Reply #4 on: May 14, 2009, 07:27:34 PM
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« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2009, 07:27:34 PM »

And I (as a weight weenie) am on the 29er 355's.
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  Topic Name: 29er rims Reply #5 on: May 15, 2009, 09:25:20 AM
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« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2009, 09:25:20 AM »

Many a bikepacking mile on my Stans Arch Rims, laced up by the inimitable MikeC.  Two thumbs up to touring with tubeless (esp. in cactus country).

What are your thoughts on the best way to install tubless tires.Hand pump, or purchase a compressor. We`re having this discussion on the illinoismtb forum.
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  Topic Name: 29er rims Reply #6 on: May 15, 2009, 10:29:44 AM
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« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2009, 10:29:44 AM »

Compressor is by  far the easiest if you can get ahold of one.
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  Topic Name: 29er rims Reply #7 on: May 16, 2009, 02:32:10 AM
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« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2009, 02:32:10 AM »

Compressor is by  far the easiest if you can get ahold of one.

Pressure pomp (race bike) the first time. Iff they not fit right you have problem. Some guy blew ut a stan rim
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« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2009, 02:37:01 AM »

29er rims:

Up front Salsa gordo for low pressure riding (2.4 MoutainKing)
The back Velocity blunt 36 holes (2.2 moutainKing) wanted a strong wheel
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  Topic Name: 29er rims Reply #9 on: May 16, 2009, 10:24:48 AM
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« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2009, 10:24:48 AM »

What are your thoughts on the best way to install tubless tires.Hand pump, or purchase a compressor. We`re having this discussion on the illinoismtb forum.

I've never used a compressor.  With the Arch rims and TLR (Bontrager) tires I've never had any trouble getting them to seal with a floor pump.  I've done a few non-TLR tires with the floor pump too.
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  Topic Name: 29er rims Reply #10 on: May 16, 2009, 10:12:28 PM
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« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2009, 10:12:28 PM »

I reckon I only like the compressor option because I already owned one and it just makes them go really fast, even when using suspect tire options. I wouldn't bother with any other way with it at my disposal. Plus I seem to kill normal pumps in a year or so anyway Sad
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  Topic Name: 29er rims Reply #11 on: May 17, 2009, 05:00:52 AM
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« Reply #11 on: May 17, 2009, 05:00:52 AM »

I'm surprised nobody has praised the Flow.  I'm 140 lbs and ride SS hardtail.  I've become a fan of the wider rim, more volume, less chance of pinching and I swear I can feel a difference in traction/stability over a 23 mm wide rim.  Well worth the extra weight, IMO. 

Didn't I see somewhere that the actual weight difference between the Arch and the Flow was less than what Stan claims?
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  Topic Name: 29er rims Reply #12 on: May 20, 2009, 11:32:15 AM
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« Reply #12 on: May 20, 2009, 11:32:15 AM »

Buy popular demand Stans it is.

Stans 29 Inch Rims

Stans ZTR 355 29r Rim
From: $85.00 
Available in Black or White
 
Stans ZTR Arch Disc 29r Rim
From: $75.00 
Available in Black or White
 
Stans ZTR Flow 29r Rim
From: $85.00
This rim now comes in a 347g and a 375g version

  I wonder if the flow 29r with 36 holes would be better? Flow weighs 50 grams more than arch.  My illusions of light weight travel are sometimes shattered by by my desire to lug even more gallons of water to remote places.  I weigh 200 lbs. 
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  Topic Name: 29er rims Reply #13 on: May 21, 2009, 09:34:12 AM
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« Reply #13 on: May 21, 2009, 09:34:12 AM »

Flows would be your best choice for sure, assuming 200# rider weight, plus bike plus gear plus (hopefully) a desire for a somewhat durable wheelset when 'out there'.

36h can't hurt, but I think 32h is plenty durable for a 200# rider.  Stick with a 2.0/1.8 spoke at minimum and you'll be fine.

Good luck.

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  Topic Name: 29er rims Reply #14 on: May 30, 2009, 08:25:52 AM
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« Reply #14 on: May 30, 2009, 08:25:52 AM »

Lighter for front, beefier for rear.

I have seated all but one tire tubeless with a plain floor pump, but a compressor is easier. This was on Stans and Mavic rims, not converted rims.
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  Topic Name: 29er rims Reply #15 on: June 23, 2009, 02:11:26 PM
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« Reply #15 on: June 23, 2009, 02:11:26 PM »

Arches seem to be good shit, I miss the eyelets, but the do seem to take licking and super easy to mount most tires tubeless, hmmm tubeless....peace Jefe
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  Topic Name: 29er rims Reply #16 on: July 03, 2009, 08:02:29 PM
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« Reply #16 on: July 03, 2009, 08:02:29 PM »

For those of us easy on gear, on the light end (I'm 155lbs or so) and that pack light, 355's and Olympics seem to hold up. I raced AZT and the Divide on 355's (29er) and TransIowa, GrandLoop, CTR and multiple Kokopelli's on Olympics (26er)

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  Topic Name: 29er rims Reply #17 on: July 06, 2009, 08:04:09 PM
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« Reply #17 on: July 06, 2009, 08:04:09 PM »

Yeah...true...and you also sleep on the ground and weigh your toenails. icon_biggrin
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  Topic Name: 29er rims Reply #18 on: July 10, 2009, 10:37:59 AM
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« Reply #18 on: July 10, 2009, 10:37:59 AM »

Yeah...true...and you also sleep on the ground and weigh your toenails. icon_biggrin

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  Topic Name: 29er rims Reply #19 on: September 01, 2009, 10:36:53 AM
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« Reply #19 on: September 01, 2009, 10:36:53 AM »

FLOW FLOW FLOW hands down
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