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BFloFoxRider. · 05-14-2007, 10:32 AM

So im thinking about saving up for the Mavic Deemax Wheels/Rims
Are they worth it?
I've heard they lock up all the time
is this true?
and im not fond of the yellow?
dooes anyone know if its [pssible to get any other colors or wold i have to bite the bullet for the color?

Neccros · 05-14-2007, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BFloFoxRider.

So im thinking about saving up for the Mavic Deemax Wheels/Rims
Are they worth it?
I've heard they lock up all the time
is this true?
and im not fond of the yellow?
dooes anyone know if its [pssible to get any other colors or wold i have to bite the bullet for the color?

I cant speak about the locking up issue, but IMHO, I would go get some good hubs like Hope Bulbs(If you dont wanna drop the $$ for King) and go find a good solid hoop and have a set of wheels built... Probably can get the whole deal cheaper than the $650 or so that Price Point has the DeeMaxs listed for....

SAR_boats · 05-14-2007, 12:26 PM

Screw deemax. Go I-9 or like Neccros said a set of Hopes laced to a solid rim (like Atomlabs

)

tkblazer · 05-14-2007, 12:44 PM

build up some hadleys on mavic EX823 rims yo

BeantownRider · 05-14-2007, 12:46 PM

Is tubeless a priority for you? The other option would be a set of Hopes or Hadleys laced to Mavic 823s, very nice indeed.

0gravity · 05-14-2007, 12:51 PM

Reviews on MTBR are so so. They're not yellow anymore, says one. And they are a pain to mount tires unless you're going tubeless, says another.

Mavic DeeMax Reviews, Specs and Shopping

FoShizzle · 05-14-2007, 01:07 PM

Mavics are French....enuff said

roadkillross · 05-14-2007, 01:13 PM

they are still yellow, they made em in silver. im gettin a set new for $500. y'all dont gots to hate on me.

Stray_Bullit · 05-14-2007, 03:28 PM

I have the yellow Dee Max rims, I got them from a friend who only rode them for about a month. I have no issues with them at all. I was also able to make a couple of payments to him for the rims, so it wasn't such a bite out of my wallet at once. I like them alright... If you are not into the color of the rims them why get them? They (Mavic) also have the Dee-Trax rims for a lot cheaper. They also come with a warrenty program, so that is something you could look into. BTW, the Dee-Trax are black. So that might be more of the color you are looking for.

Some people say they have to get the rear hub looked at now and them because it starts to wiggle a bit. I have not experianced that at all. My wheelset is a no-brainer for me. I never have to worry about them at all. I dig the color a lot too....I am pretty sure that the '05 version of the rims are silver, so that brings in another option. Here is my bike:
http://www.socaltrailriders.org/gall...iveviewXup.jpg

BFloFoxRider. · 05-14-2007, 03:55 PM

i looked at the deetracks.
theyre like 350$ versions of the deemax rims

but every single review i read on them said they lock up after every 3 or so rides

well i think for now im sticking with the ones i have.
they should last me until i can affor new ones even though i could probably use the mavic d321

i looked at the deetracks.
theyre like 350$ versions of the deemax rims

but every single review i read on them said they lock up after every 3 or so rides

well i think for now im sticking with the ones i have.
they should last me until i can affor new ones even though i could probably use the mavic d321 wheels and ringle hub for just about ever
lol

and the only reason i said mavic rims/wheels is cuz thats what the LBS gets
lol

phib.fox.rider · 05-14-2007, 04:07 PM

otulaws are allways good.

BFloFoxRider. · 05-14-2007, 04:08 PM

yea thats what curtis has
theyre cool
but incycle doesnt carry them i dont think?
ill check it out
and if not then maybe ill deal with it

dhshuttlemonkey · 05-14-2007, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BFloFoxRider.

yea thats what curtis has
theyre cool
but incycle doesnt carry them i dont think?
ill check it out
and if not then maybe ill deal with it

They can order them. Talk to Chris(Mosh), he got a set not too long ago.

BFloFoxRider. · 05-14-2007, 04:48 PM

how much did they cost him?
you can PM me the prive if you know...
i just found a deal on them lol

roadkillross · 05-14-2007, 05:10 PM

What Do U Mean By Lockup????

AND YOU SHOULD REALLY CHECK OUT Universal Cycles - they have a 10% on anyhting over 100 bucks. which drops the price down to under 300. or im sure u'll get it thru incycle

Jordansrealm · 05-14-2007, 05:13 PM

nope!

BFloFoxRider. · 05-14-2007, 05:14 PM

people say that on the freemmaxs the freewheel locks up

roadkillross · 05-14-2007, 05:19 PM

hmmm that sounds like a bearings problem to me, maybe a warranty issue on a select few wheels

phib.fox.rider · 05-14-2007, 07:32 PM

sorry ot. but speaking of loudness how loud are the outlaws?

dirttorpeedo · 05-14-2007, 08:41 PM

how bout you use what you've got,untill they're trashed.why spend doe on something like that.make your bike lighter instead? k?

05-14-2007, 12:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
SAR_boats Car Magnet	Screw deemax. Go I-9 or like Neccros said a set of Hopes laced to a solid rim (like Atomlabs ) __________________

05-14-2007, 12:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
tkblazer Speakin' Tha Truth	build up some hadleys on mavic EX823 rims yo __________________ Bananaseat: i'm hitting it on a regular basis Painfreak: Dstepper turned me on

05-14-2007, 03:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Stray_Bullit Rides a Socom	I have the yellow Dee Max rims, I got them from a friend who only rode them for about a month. I have no issues with them at all. I was also able to make a couple of payments to him for the rims, so it wasn't such a bite out of my wallet at once. I like them alright... If you are not into the color of the rims them why get them? They (Mavic) also have the Dee-Trax rims for a lot cheaper. They also come with a warrenty program, so that is something you could look into. BTW, the Dee-Trax are black. So that might be more of the color you are looking for. Some people say they have to get the rear hub looked at now and them because it starts to wiggle a bit. I have not experianced that at all. My wheelset is a no-brainer for me. I never have to worry about them at all. I dig the color a lot too....I am pretty sure that the '05 version of the rims are silver, so that brings in another option. Here is my bike: http://www.socaltrailriders.org/gall...iveviewXup.jpg __________________ Theres booze in the blender And soon it will render That frozen concoction that helps me hang on

05-14-2007, 04:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
phib.fox.rider me jumping bflo	otulaws are allways good. __________________ PHIB I wish my hair was EMO... Then it would cut itself

05-14-2007, 07:32 PM	#19 (permalink)
phib.fox.rider me jumping bflo	sorry ot. but speaking of loudness how loud are the outlaws? __________________ PHIB I wish my hair was EMO... Then it would cut itself

05-14-2007, 10:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
BFloFoxRider.	Worth iT? So im thinking about saving up for the Mavic Deemax Wheels/Rims Are they worth it? I've heard they lock up all the time is this true? and im not fond of the yellow? dooes anyone know if its [pssible to get any other colors or wold i have to bite the bullet for the color? __________________ Brandon FLOres You measure yourself by the people who measure themselves by you. This is How we do it!

05-14-2007, 12:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
BeantownRider Senior Member	Is tubeless a priority for you? The other option would be a set of Hopes or Hadleys laced to Mavic 823s, very nice indeed.

05-14-2007, 12:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
0gravity STR Veteran	Reviews on MTBR are so so. They're not yellow anymore, says one. And they are a pain to mount tires unless you're going tubeless, says another. Mavic DeeMax Reviews, Specs and Shopping

05-14-2007, 01:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
FoShizzle	Mavics are French....enuff said

05-14-2007, 01:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
roadkillross Throw some Dee's on it	they are still yellow, they made em in silver. im gettin a set new for $500. y'all dont gots to hate on me.

05-14-2007, 03:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
BFloFoxRider.	i looked at the deetracks. theyre like 350$ versions of the deemax rims but every single review i read on them said they lock up after every 3 or so rides well i think for now im sticking with the ones i have. they should last me until i can affor new ones even though i could probably use the mavic d321 i looked at the deetracks. theyre like 350$ versions of the deemax rims but every single review i read on them said they lock up after every 3 or so rides well i think for now im sticking with the ones i have. they should last me until i can affor new ones even though i could probably use the mavic d321 wheels and ringle hub for just about ever lol and the only reason i said mavic rims/wheels is cuz thats what the LBS gets lol __________________ Brandon FLOres You measure yourself by the people who measure themselves by you. This is How we do it! Last edited by BFloFoxRider.; 05-14-2007 at 03:55 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

05-14-2007, 04:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
BFloFoxRider.	yea thats what curtis has theyre cool but incycle doesnt carry them i dont think? ill check it out and if not then maybe ill deal with it __________________ Brandon FLOres You measure yourself by the people who measure themselves by you. This is How we do it!

05-14-2007, 04:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
BFloFoxRider.	how much did they cost him? you can PM me the prive if you know... i just found a deal on them lol __________________ Brandon FLOres You measure yourself by the people who measure themselves by you. This is How we do it!

05-14-2007, 05:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
roadkillross Throw some Dee's on it	What Do U Mean By Lockup???? AND YOU SHOULD REALLY CHECK OUT Universal Cycles - they have a 10% on anyhting over 100 bucks. which drops the price down to under 300. or im sure u'll get it thru incycle

05-14-2007, 05:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
Jordansrealm www.lostmanifesto.com	nope!

05-14-2007, 05:14 PM	#17 (permalink)
BFloFoxRider.	people say that on the freemmaxs the freewheel locks up __________________ Brandon FLOres You measure yourself by the people who measure themselves by you. This is How we do it!

05-14-2007, 05:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
roadkillross Throw some Dee's on it	hmmm that sounds like a bearings problem to me, maybe a warranty issue on a select few wheels

05-14-2007, 08:41 PM	#20 (permalink)
dirttorpeedo drive monkey, drive!	how bout you use what you've got,untill they're trashed.why spend doe on something like that.make your bike lighter instead? k? __________________ professionally speaking of course!

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