Downhill New hoops

Larry at http://www.ghisallowheels.com/ built up some new hoops for me on a newly acquired rig. I've been in the process of rebuilding it and wheels were definitely on the top of the list.
Lightweight was on the bottom of the priority list. They weigh 7.8lbs each! But will withstand way more than this guy will ever throw at them. Spank 40mm wide with 2.7 Minions they look like they belong on a motorcycle. Rear is a Foes 160mm wide hub on a 12mm axle and the front runs on a 30mm axle.
Thanks for the super quick turn-around Larry. :bang:

This might qualify me as a part time shuttle bunny...ugh!

 

Holy crap! 7.8lbs each!?:lol: Awesome! I love those Spank rims!

 

If weight isn't a concern then why the Curnutt air?

 

Because that's what was on it. I bought it used. Besides I have the Curnutt Air on my FXR too (albeit a shorter version) and have got pretty used to tuning it.

 

I think that's what Foes designs his bikes around. Not sure though.

 

Correct. The Curnutts are made in-house, coil and air.

 

That shock looks like the hydraulic bumpstop on my offroad truck BA for sure. That bike just looks MEAN...

 

How much does that monster weigh?

 

That shock has another nickname. :lol:

 

Donkey D!ck?....

 

Yep:lol::lol:

 

Funny thats my nickname too ... kinda overkill looking almost like this.

 

Is too much an acceptable answer?

48 lbs.

 

eech

 

Sick ass rig man

 

nice looking bike! enjoy!! :wave:

 

7.2 lbs

ohmyfuk!

 

Somebody's going for the Heaviest Bike Award win at the next Push-A-Kona!

I honestly didn't know it was possible to build a (relatively normal) wheelset that weighs that much

 

That 7.8lb weight is with tube and tire.

 

Its a downhill bike is it not? so why are people amazed at how much it weights?

Ride it like you stole it... :beer: