SingleTrack vs XM719 or XM819

[project_d]

So I've been using a Sun-Ringle SingleTrack, and it's pretty weaksauce. I'd like another rim to hold 2.35" tires, and can take the trails in Aliso (namely Rock-It), Whiting, or The Luge. I've liked the Mavic rim I bought for my DH bike, so I'm thinking about getting either the XM719 or XM819 for my Nomad. I know the difference between the two Mavic rims, but is anybody using either of these rims, and how do they hold up? I'm just tired of that SingleTrack; it's a disposable rim.

Thanks for the input.

[tkblazer]

i'm gonna go with the 819 since its a UST rim... i believe the 719 is the same type of rim just not UST.

[sailcalifornia]

I have the 819's on my Chris King hubs,

they are awesome, yesterday while out at the riding some urban i riped the tread of my Nevagal as i went over the edge of a 3-4 foot huck, stuck the rim 6 inches down in the grass, thing still true as the day i got it

[project_d]

Originally Posted by sailcalifornia

I have the 819's on my Chris King hubs,

they are awesome, yesterday while out at the riding some urban i riped the tread of my Nevagal as i went over the edge of a 3-4 foot huck, stuck the rim 6 inches down in the grass, thing still true as the day i got it

Thanks Sail. If I could do the smaller drops (ie: Chutes at Santiago), that would be a plus!

[dhshuttlemonkey]

Originally Posted by project_d

So I've been using a Sun-Ringle SingleTrack, and it's pretty weaksauce. I'd like another rim to hold 2.35" tires, and can take the trails in Aliso (namely Rock-It), Whiting, or The Luge. I've liked the Mavic rim I bought for my DH bike, so I'm thinking about getting either the XM719 or XM819 for my Nomad. I know the difference between the two Mavic rims, but is anybody using either of these rims, and how do they hold up? I'm just tired of that SingleTrack; it's a disposable rim.

Thanks for the input.

Are you serious? I'm running SingleTracks on my RFX and they hold up just fine. I done Rock-it a handful of times don't consider it to be very technical (straight down the middle). I've bashed them into rocks all up and down Mt Wilson and the San Gabe's and haven't had to true them once.

[guero]

Originally Posted by Franky

Are you serious? I'm running SingleTracks on my RFX and they hold up just fine. I done Rock-it a handful of times don't consider it to be very technical (straight down the middle).

x2.

i believe i rode with you at fullerton project_d and you are a relatively skinny dude compared to me. i've charged rock-it, lynx, t&a, etc... and have done drops at oaks and on t&a with those sun singletracks on my coiler and they are holding up just fine for me(knock on wood). how big are you going to cause damage to those hoops?

[SAR_boats]

two words: Atomlabs Trailpimps

[project_d]

Originally Posted by Franky

Are you serious?

Yeah, I'm serious. They don't taco, but they tend to come out of true very easily. I've had rims that were laced professionally, as well as ones I've laced up myself, and they're not suited to my liking at all.

Originally Posted by SAR_boats

two words: Atomlabs Trailpimps

WHOA!!! I'd just get more EX823s if I wanted that burly. I'm trying to shave some weight off my bike, and I know the Mavic XMs are designed for more AM riding, whereas the SingleTracks are designed for aggressive riding, but seing as how I've had bad luck with them, and that I like how well my Mavic rims are holding up, I thought I could save some weight while getting a touch more strength. Maybe that's not the case.

Originally Posted by guero

x2.

i believe i rode with you at fullerton project_d and you are a relatively skinny dude compared to me. i've charged rock-it, lynx, t&a, etc... and have done drops at oaks and on t&a with those sun singletracks on my coiler and they are holding up just fine for me(knock on wood). how big are you going to cause damage to those hoops?

Yup, that was me. I'm not going that big at all. I do those same trails, but they just don't seem to work. I'm looking at lighter rims for less abusive riding anyways. I've got some EX721s and EX823s for gnarlier trails.

[cru jones]

DT 5.1's. perfect for 2.3 tires. And theyre pretty light for their width(500 grams and 28mm width).

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by mechmann

friends don't let friend ride weak a$$ wheelsets.

True dat!!

I've got handlaced 325's on my Yeti and those things have been taking a beating for over 2 years--still true as the day I got 'em.

[Steven Jackson]

Mags.

[tkblazer]

Originally Posted by mechmann

whoa...

instant replay.

i replied to your post on the other forums, but IMO no wheel narrower than 23mm is good enough for a 6" travel bike.

i guess i'm ok with my Syncros DPS32's

[Jordansrealm]

I have the 819 UST wheels with Hope Pro II hubs and Stans with a Blue Groove up front and Nevegal in the rear and love it!

[TURNERob]

If you say you are skinny and depending on if you like to get air and do drops the 819's should be a good choice for you. I run them on my 5 Spot w/Hope hubs and they have been great! I'd definately go with a UST rim if you can. Singletracks are ok but are fairly heavy, you can definately save some weight going with the 819's. I also have DT 5.1's on my 6 Pack and they have help up fairly well also even though I put them through a lot more abuse than my 819's. I've just found UST rims to be much more convenient when doing Stan's conversions and lately I've just started buying UST tires as they seem more durable in the long run.