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Whipjaw · 10-02-2008, 12:27 AM

I'm looking for recommendations for a good set of heavy duty rims. I'm a big guy (250#) and I break spokes nearly every time I ride. I'm getting sick of it, time to upgrade- any thoughts?

Drop D · 10-02-2008, 12:36 AM

azonic outlaws! cheap and strong!

Mudman · 10-02-2008, 12:37 AM

you say your breaking spoke, why do you need stronger rims? I'd think you just go with with stronger spokes.

some Mavic 729's should do you up real good though!

Dino Brown · 10-02-2008, 12:38 AM

AZONIC OUTLAWS!!!

Soon to be available in Black, Charcoal, Gold, Red and White

jonathan_sykes81 · 10-02-2008, 12:40 AM

Mavic EX823's. I love them because they are UST, and they are ridiculously strong.

Whipjaw · 10-02-2008, 12:46 AM

Should have said wheels thanks y'all good start

jonathan_sykes81 · 10-02-2008, 01:03 AM

It depends on what kind of coin you are willing to drop. I still recommend the 823's. I have mine laced to Hope Pro II hubs with DT Swiss Double Butted spokes and Brass nipples. I feel that with this combo you get a seriously strong wheel without riding with boat anchors on your bike. I have been riding this setup for over 1.5 years and have out some serious miles on them, not to mention beat the crap out of them on rock gardens, drops, and jumps. Not only have a not broken any spokes(knock on wood) but there isn't even a flat spot on the rim. Hope this helps. Later.

Oh yeah, I weigh a little less now, but I have been around 225lbs for most of the past 1.5 years.

BrewMaster · 10-02-2008, 02:23 AM

TAG Wheels. No spokes to break.

SAR_boats · 10-02-2008, 06:05 AM

Azonic Outlaws, Bombshell Fat Daddys or Crushers, or Atomlab Trailpimps

Neccros · 10-02-2008, 06:12 AM

Mavic 819s are pretty good rims.... not sure if they will take jumps or big drops, but for XC they work well

RC_Compton · 10-02-2008, 06:29 AM

outlaws are good, But I only weight 180 and I blow thro a set around every 3 weeks or so. Only reason I keep buying them is cause Im sponsored by them. Really depends how had you ride and how big you go, not really how much you weight. Thats what suspensions for right?

dubl_xl · 10-02-2008, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAR_boats

Azonic Outlaws, Bombshell Fat Daddys or Crushers, or Atomlab Trailpimps

From my personal experience (I'm #295) go with the Bombshell Fat Daddy or Bombshell Bearclaw (made for Darren "Bearclaw"Berrecloth) The Bearclaws come in a shot peened anodized gunmetal gray. They are both 36 hole and 36mm wide.

I had a set of Azonic Outlaws, they didn't stand a chance! I probably should have had them tensioned at my local bike shop before riding them hard. The good think about the Outlaws is that they come with a 20mm front with 9mm adapter and a 10mm rear QR with a 12mm conversion kit. The Bombshells only come with the 20mm front w/9mm adapter and a 10mm QR rear.

Check the link for pricing:
http://www.pricepoint.com/thumb/3-Pa...lsets-True.htm

CPATCRASH · 10-02-2008, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrewMaster

TAG Wheels. No spokes to break.

The only thing that could break here is the bank!

TooTech · 10-02-2008, 08:03 AM

I am 240, bombshell fat daddys. They are light for their strength.

Jman · 10-02-2008, 08:12 AM

Transition have a some pretty burly wheels but they are a bit heavy.

SIK SD · 10-02-2008, 08:13 AM

+1 Atomlab Trailpimps, my buddy is 250+ on a Coiler and aggressive and they haven't budged, he has them laced to atomlab spokes in front with hadley hub, rear is dt spokes w/ brass nipples to Hadley Ti hub.

mazer75 · 10-02-2008, 08:22 AM

I've had good look luck with my Mavic 721 rims (I weigh in at 210 lbs though).

bigpete61 · 10-02-2008, 09:01 AM

I weigh 285 and the best rims I have ridden to date are a 36 spoke DT 5.1D on some XT hubs. I have had them for two years now and no problems what so ever. Check out Universal Cycles they are out of Oregon and have no sales tax. The have a custm wheel build option or you can by a complete wheelset. If you spend over $300 used VIP15 code for 15% off your order.

Matt13 · 10-02-2008, 09:05 AM

I weigh 250 and have been on my Azonics for over 1 year now......

Quote:

Originally Posted by RC_Compton

outlaws are good, But I only weight 180 and I blow thro a set around every 3 weeks or so. Only reason I keep buying them is cause Im sponsored by them. Really depends how had you ride and how big you go, not really how much you weight. Thats what suspensions for right?

If that is you in the avatar......most people arent doing that.

DownHillPhil · 10-02-2008, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt13

I weigh 250 and have been on my Azonics for over 1 year now......

If that is you in the avatar......most people arent doing that.

Compton is the definition of "gnar core" so it's not surprising that outlaws can't stand the heat.

10-02-2008, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Whipjaw Junior Member	Rims for big guys I'm looking for recommendations for a good set of heavy duty rims. I'm a big guy (250#) and I break spokes nearly every time I ride. I'm getting sick of it, time to upgrade- any thoughts?

10-02-2008, 12:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mudman call me Angry.	you say your breaking spoke, why do you need stronger rims? I'd think you just go with with stronger spokes. some Mavic 729's should do you up real good though! __________________ Pissing the world off- One person at a time.... Chuck Norris sleeps with a pillow under his gun.

10-02-2008, 12:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot	AZONIC OUTLAWS!!! Soon to be available in Black, Charcoal, Gold, Red and White __________________ L.A. KINGS ... dw-link.com/reasons SheDevil- I was on George's crotch for hours Integradriv3r- How many kids do you have that you DON'T know about Pugz- For an Asian man he is pretty big

10-02-2008, 02:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
BrewMaster Thirsty	TAG Wheels. No spokes to break. __________________ “Very few are meant for a life of notoriety, yet all of us are meant for a life of significance." Erwin McManus, Wide Awake

10-02-2008, 06:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
SAR_boats bang	Azonic Outlaws, Bombshell Fat Daddys or Crushers, or Atomlab Trailpimps __________________

10-02-2008, 12:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Drop D STR Veteran	azonic outlaws! cheap and strong!

10-02-2008, 12:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
jonathan_sykes81 GET FORMULA	Mavic EX823's. I love them because they are UST, and they are ridiculously strong.

10-02-2008, 12:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
Whipjaw Junior Member	Should have said wheels thanks y'all good start

10-02-2008, 01:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
jonathan_sykes81 GET FORMULA	It depends on what kind of coin you are willing to drop. I still recommend the 823's. I have mine laced to Hope Pro II hubs with DT Swiss Double Butted spokes and Brass nipples. I feel that with this combo you get a seriously strong wheel without riding with boat anchors on your bike. I have been riding this setup for over 1.5 years and have out some serious miles on them, not to mention beat the crap out of them on rock gardens, drops, and jumps. Not only have a not broken any spokes(knock on wood) but there isn't even a flat spot on the rim. Hope this helps. Later. Oh yeah, I weigh a little less now, but I have been around 225lbs for most of the past 1.5 years.

10-02-2008, 06:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
Neccros Technically Canadian	Mavic 819s are pretty good rims.... not sure if they will take jumps or big drops, but for XC they work well __________________ Cant we all just ride along???

10-02-2008, 06:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
RC_Compton Straight Outta CPT	outlaws are good, But I only weight 180 and I blow thro a set around every 3 weeks or so. Only reason I keep buying them is cause Im sponsored by them. Really depends how had you ride and how big you go, not really how much you weight. Thats what suspensions for right? __________________ INCYCLE My Sponsor House SixSixOne - Azonic/O'neal - E13 - Fluid - MotorTabs - Division 26

10-02-2008, 08:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
TooTech Member	I am 240, bombshell fat daddys. They are light for their strength. __________________ These pretzels are making me thirsty!

10-02-2008, 08:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
Jman Live Free, Ride Hard	Transition have a some pretty burly wheels but they are a bit heavy. __________________ jmansdirtloverparadise.blogspot.com '07 Heckler '07 Chameleon '06 Specialized Allez

10-02-2008, 08:13 AM	#16 (permalink)
SIK SD powered by natural gas	+1 Atomlab Trailpimps, my buddy is 250+ on a Coiler and aggressive and they haven't budged, he has them laced to atomlab spokes in front with hadley hub, rear is dt spokes w/ brass nipples to Hadley Ti hub. __________________ *What matters is not the length of the wand, but the magic in the stick.*

10-02-2008, 08:22 AM	#17 (permalink)
mazer75 Rocket Man	I've had good look luck with my Mavic 721 rims (I weigh in at 210 lbs though).

10-02-2008, 09:01 AM	#18 (permalink)
bigpete61 Member	I weigh 285 and the best rims I have ridden to date are a 36 spoke DT 5.1D on some XT hubs. I have had them for two years now and no problems what so ever. Check out Universal Cycles they are out of Oregon and have no sales tax. The have a custm wheel build option or you can by a complete wheelset. If you spend over $300 used VIP15 code for 15% off your order.

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