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jh4rt · 08-20-2008, 09:22 PM

I should clarify: I'm looking for tubeless ready / capable hoops. I think I would prefer silver to black; they should be disc only...And I'm going to be running them SS with either I-9, Phil Wood, or Chris King hubs.

I have been looking around on the 'net.... and haven't really found a clear winner. I'd love some advice.

Thanks in advance for your help.

-j

Chewyeti · 08-20-2008, 09:26 PM

tubeless ready...
stans flow,arch,355
velocity blunts i think
mavics

good non tubeless ready but able to convert
DT 71.kds (i love mine)
Delgados?

Burner · 08-20-2008, 09:28 PM

Stans Flows or Arches... depends what you're looking for... but either of them on any of those hubs would be great.

I run Arches on my SS and Flows on my FS 29er

PacMan · 08-20-2008, 09:36 PM

Flows on Kings on my HT 29er. Can't go wrong.

kev · 08-21-2008, 07:31 AM

Yep, got to recommend the Stan's rims. Using the Arches with a CK hub. I've only burped the front twice in the last 2 years and all I had to do was put some air back in with my handpump. Been able to convert Schawble (thin side walls on some tires) Kenda and Panracer tires (all non UST versions). Use the yellow tape and his valve stem and if you ever have problems just throw a tube in there. Best of both worlds.

sdyeti · 08-21-2008, 07:36 AM

I run Stan's Arches. They seem to be pretty good so far...I've definitely been hard on them and they have been reliable.

BrewMaster · 08-21-2008, 07:45 AM

Another Stan's fan here too. They seal up easily with every tire I've tried.

bikeadict · 08-21-2008, 07:52 AM

I am a big fan of the Stans arch rim (what I currently run) however, if you want a more bombproof rim with a wider footprint go with the flow.

DeeZee · 08-21-2008, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner

Stans Flows or Arches... depends what you're looking for... but either of them on any of those hubs would be great.

I run Arches on my SS and Flows on my FS 29er

I really, really, really, really, really hate it when Burner is right.

Go with the Arches on the SS

jh4rt · 08-21-2008, 08:10 AM

Thanks everyone. On my 26'r, which I'm selling, I currently run an I-9 wheelset with Stan's hoops. I also have been nothing but happy with the hoops. Now, just to choose between I-9, Phil Wood, or Chris King...

DeeZee · 08-21-2008, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jh4rt

Thanks everyone. On my 26'r, which I'm selling, I currently run an I-9 wheelset with Stan's hoops. I also have been nothing but happy with the hoops. Now, just to choose between I-9, Phil Wood, or Chris King...

I currently have Chris King and sold my Hadley set (long story).

I like the Hadley better

bent steel · 08-21-2008, 08:36 AM

Another Stans recommendation. I've got Flows on I9's on my single speed and have had no issues. I really like the wider rim for high volume tires on the ss, it allows the tire to be less domed, and flatter, which seems like it allows more contact patch. A 2.1 SB8 on a Flow looks nearly as wide as a 2.25 Nevegal on an Arch. But both are great rims. It took my road bike roots a while to get comfortable with a non-eyeleted rim, but no issues here.

As for hubs, I've had all three, and really prefer the I9's. I just prefer being able to easily do parking lot cog changes, which rules out the Phils, and I have never had a pleasant conversation with King's customer service, they're like a model in how not to treat your customers, while I9 is much easier to deal with, and will actually help you out and not treat you like an idiot.

Chaos · 08-21-2008, 09:16 AM

Flows on I9s on my SS running on Weirwolfs, love this setup.

J_Sims · 08-21-2008, 11:10 AM

Niner One9 SS Hope Pro 2"s Arches with Specialized Resolution and Captian
Niner RIP9 Dt 240S Arches Rampages
DOS niner Kings with 355's Specialized Resolution/Captian..These are like Noodles but wicked light

You can not go wrong with Stan's hoops

Zippo · 08-21-2008, 11:52 AM

+1 for Stans. I have Arch 29ers on one SS, and 355's on the other. Hope Pro II SS hubs on both. I love 'em!

jh4rt · 08-21-2008, 07:25 PM

Getting arches with PW hubs. Thanks for all the input. I have a set of I-9s on a 26" (for sale actually) and they are the ultralights. I kind of hate cleaning them...and, I don't think it is I-9s fault, (and they are replacing them under warranty), but... the bearings went out within 1500 miles. There is something so classy about those PW hubs....

Awesome help. Thanks.

thesergeant · 08-26-2008, 10:18 PM

Another vote for Stans. Either Arches or Flows. I have Flows on my SS build. Figured I'd take the extra grams for the "bomb proofness" of them as well as being up to run fattys if i decide to go rigid again.

definently stans.

EDIT: Hahaha, whoops, a little late on this one. Good choice!

08-20-2008, 09:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
jh4rt Member	SS 29r Hoop Recommendations I should clarify: I'm looking for tubeless ready / capable hoops. I think I would prefer silver to black; they should be disc only...And I'm going to be running them SS with either I-9, Phil Wood, or Chris King hubs. I have been looking around on the 'net.... and haven't really found a clear winner. I'd love some advice. Thanks in advance for your help. -j

08-20-2008, 09:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chewyeti Shrek must be destroyed	tubeless ready... stans flow,arch,355 velocity blunts i think mavics good non tubeless ready but able to convert DT 71.kds (i love mine) Delgados? __________________ -Aaron or Chewy 08 VOODOO Canzo 29er 08 Santa Cruz NOMAD "Dude, this brings back memories of the gay bar I went to!" - Rockinthecasbah

08-20-2008, 09:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
PacMan Yeti. Turner. Niner.	Flows on Kings on my HT 29er. Can't go wrong. __________________ Less typing...more riding.

08-21-2008, 07:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
kev vincit qui patitur	Yep, got to recommend the Stan's rims. Using the Arches with a CK hub. I've only burped the front twice in the last 2 years and all I had to do was put some air back in with my handpump. Been able to convert Schawble (thin side walls on some tires) Kenda and Panracer tires (all non UST versions). Use the yellow tape and his valve stem and if you ever have problems just throw a tube in there. Best of both worlds. __________________ Present suffering is not enjoyable, but life would be worth little without it. The difference between iron and steel is fire, but steel is worth all it costs. Single Minded Endurance

08-21-2008, 07:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
sdyeti Spinning my wheels	I run Stan's Arches. They seem to be pretty good so far...I've definitely been hard on them and they have been reliable. __________________ My Blog: Two Wheel Love THE PATH-Love the Bike You Ride

08-20-2008, 09:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Burner watch out for that pole!	Stans Flows or Arches... depends what you're looking for... but either of them on any of those hubs would be great. I run Arches on my SS and Flows on my FS 29er

08-21-2008, 07:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
BrewMaster Thirsty	Another Stan's fan here too. They seal up easily with every tire I've tried. __________________ “Very few are meant for a life of notoriety, yet all of us are meant for a life of significance." Erwin McManus, Wide Awake

08-21-2008, 07:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
bikeadict bikeaholic	I am a big fan of the Stans arch rim (what I currently run) however, if you want a more bombproof rim with a wider footprint go with the flow.

08-21-2008, 08:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
jh4rt Member	OK... hoops are settled - Stan's Thanks everyone. On my 26'r, which I'm selling, I currently run an I-9 wheelset with Stan's hoops. I also have been nothing but happy with the hoops. Now, just to choose between I-9, Phil Wood, or Chris King...

08-21-2008, 08:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
bent steel Member	Another Stans recommendation. I've got Flows on I9's on my single speed and have had no issues. I really like the wider rim for high volume tires on the ss, it allows the tire to be less domed, and flatter, which seems like it allows more contact patch. A 2.1 SB8 on a Flow looks nearly as wide as a 2.25 Nevegal on an Arch. But both are great rims. It took my road bike roots a while to get comfortable with a non-eyeleted rim, but no issues here. As for hubs, I've had all three, and really prefer the I9's. I just prefer being able to easily do parking lot cog changes, which rules out the Phils, and I have never had a pleasant conversation with King's customer service, they're like a model in how not to treat your customers, while I9 is much easier to deal with, and will actually help you out and not treat you like an idiot.

08-21-2008, 09:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
Chaos The Real Slim Shady	Flows on I9s on my SS running on Weirwolfs, love this setup. __________________

08-21-2008, 11:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
J_Sims P. W. R.	Niner One9 SS Hope Pro 2"s Arches with Specialized Resolution and Captian Niner RIP9 Dt 240S Arches Rampages DOS niner Kings with 355's Specialized Resolution/Captian..These are like Noodles but wicked light You can not go wrong with Stan's hoops __________________ Your actions speak so loud I can't hear a word your saying Big Thanks to ::: http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/

08-21-2008, 11:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
Zippo Thrashed Masher	+1 for Stans. I have Arch 29ers on one SS, and 355's on the other. Hope Pro II SS hubs on both. I love 'em! __________________ Vertigo I can handle alright — It's horizonto that drives me nuts.

08-21-2008, 07:25 PM	#16 (permalink)
jh4rt Member	Ordered the arches! Getting arches with PW hubs. Thanks for all the input. I have a set of I-9s on a 26" (for sale actually) and they are the ultralights. I kind of hate cleaning them...and, I don't think it is I-9s fault, (and they are replacing them under warranty), but... the bearings went out within 1500 miles. There is something so classy about those PW hubs.... Awesome help. Thanks.

08-26-2008, 10:18 PM	#17 (permalink)
thesergeant Senior Member	Another vote for Stans. Either Arches or Flows. I have Flows on my SS build. Figured I'd take the extra grams for the "bomb proofness" of them as well as being up to run fattys if i decide to go rigid again. definently stans. EDIT: Hahaha, whoops, a little late on this one. Good choice!

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