Enduro wheelset 29" - experience/recommendations?

[Anders_MUC]

Hey!

I'm happy I've finally found this forum. I've been contemplating Chinese carbon parts for quite a while now, and what I read so far supports that plan.

However, there seem to be not many reviews around for carbon rims/wheels in more gravity orientated biking.

My stats: I ride a Specialized Enduro Comp (29"), my current weight is 85 kg and I live not too far from the Alpes mountains. So pretty demanding terrain is within reach. I'd describe my riding style as rather smooth and not too brutal, but I have to admit that the Enduro encourages you to just point the bike into the target direction and open the brakes.

I'm considering 35 mm wide rims, or even 40 mm rims. My preferred tires are 2,35" Schwalbes, like Hans Dampf or Magic Mary (tubeless of course), but I'd also be ok to test the Conti 2,4" models.

I'm looking forward to reading your experiences, opinions and recommendations. :-)

[Carbon_Dude]

35-40mm carbon hookless rims should work fine for you.

[Anders_MUC]

I just got a warning froma friend who owns the carbon version of the Sepcialised ENduro that the tire clearance of the frame might not be enough to fit a 2,35" tire on a 40 mm rim. He recommends a 35 mm rim for the rear wheel and a 40 mm for the front wheel.

However, there are quite some versions on offer. I even found a supplier that differentiates between "AM versions" and "DH versions" for both widths. The rim weights are different, and I would go for the DH version to be on the safe side. Carbon rims are still lightweight, and a little extra stiffness doesn't hurt with my rider weight...

Has anybody experiences how the carbon wheels hold up in rocky terrain and rough, fast descends?