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Title: Asymmetric rim discussion
Post by: carbonfan on August 19, 2015, 12:47:35 AM

As the topic, the asymmetric rim for mountain bike appears in this year, I can not find experience infomation on it,  would any one like to share your experience on it?

Title: Re: Asymmetric rim discussion
Post by: Carbon_Dude on August 21, 2015, 08:03:21 AM

I once owned a Trek 69er, 26" wheel in the back, 29" wheel in the front.  That's about as asymmetric as it gets.  The bike rode really well.

Title: Re: Asymmetric rim discussion
Post by: Vipassana on August 21, 2015, 11:59:28 AM

I think he's referring to the new rim designs that are asymmetric to make up for the spoke angle differences on offset hubs.  Peter has some listed on his site I noticed today.

Title: Re: Asymmetric rim discussion
Post by: cmh on August 23, 2015, 02:10:11 PM

speaking of off center rims, those 42mm ones i won are 3mm offset, looking forward to building them up.

Both the front and rear rims  on my Rumblefish are asymetrical, and they've been surprisingly bombproof.

Title: Re: Asymmetric rim discussion
Post by: Carbon_Dude on August 23, 2015, 05:22:01 PM

Quote from: Vipassana on August 21, 2015, 11:59:28 AM

I think he's referring to the new rim designs that are asymmetric to make up for the spoke angle differences on offset hubs.  Peter has some listed on his site I noticed today.

I understood the question, just thought I throw out something funny.  I've read about various brands that design their wheels to have an asymmetric offset.

Title: Re: Asymmetric rim discussion
Post by: cmh on August 24, 2015, 11:54:10 AM

Quote from: Carbon_Dude on August 23, 2015, 05:22:01 PM

I understood the question, just thought I throw out something funny.

You forgot the smiley.  ;D

Title: Re: Asymmetric rim discussion
Post by: Carbon_Dude on August 24, 2015, 09:34:29 PM

I'm trying to refrain from using too many smilies.  :(