BDop DTO-40 carbon disc clincher rims?

[aosty]

Anyone have first or second hand experience with the new BDop DTO-40 rims? I'm not familiar with the brand.

- 40mm profile height
- 26.5mm width
- 18.0mm/25.0mm inside/outside width at tire
- toroidal shaped
- tubeless compatible with deep center channel
- disc brake only (not just an existing model minus braking surface)
- 410g
- $600 shipped per pair

http://www.bdopcycling.com/DTO-40%20DISC-SPECIFIC%20CARBON%20RIMS.asp

[kramnnim]

I could swear those rims were $800 a few months ago when I was looking at them...

They have some reasonably light 24h hubs, too. Hmm...

[Bostic]

I've thought about picking up a pair myself for my Volagi Liscio. I like the design, 40 deep and 26 wide. I'm still debating if I want to stay with discs on it or move to rim brakes.

Bdop is a fairly regular poster on bike forums in the road section.

[ultraman6970]

A lot of new products, the cassettes look good.

[gospastic]

Are you a fan of aluminum cassettes?

[tristan]

I haven't spent a huge number of kms on the rims but they built up well and feel nice to ride.

http://cyclingtips.com.au/2014/11/what-do-disc-brakes-for-road-bikes-mean-for-wheel-design/

http://cyclingtips.com.au/2014/12/bikes-of-the-bunch-tristan-thomas-the-number-1/

http://images.cyclingtips.com.au/content/uploads/2014/12/Tristan-Bike-092-CyclingTips.jpg

[gospastic]

First link states that the rear wheel weighs 8g more than the front. Is that a typo?

[tristan]

The weights are 663 front / 789 rear (1452 total) on my scales.

[firerescuefin]

Tristan....first off. Beautiful Bike! What am I look at there?

What hubs are you running on there. Any additional thoughts you have (over time)...please chime in.

Geoff

[aosty]

Tristan (and all) - Thanks for the input.... and ya, that bike is hot!

[aosty]

Geoff - Article in Tristan's first link mentions they are White Industry CLD.

[kramnnim]

Any interest in a group buy from BDOP? I emailed him and he said there would be something like a $25/rim discount from the bulk shipping.

[aosty]

Thanks for inquiring.

I'm interested in a pair... preferably if they can ship direct to each buyer (vs. shipping 40 rims to one guy, which would decrease the cost benefit and increase hassle).

[firerescuefin]

Thanks for inquiring.

I'm interested in a pair... preferably if they can ship direct to each buyer (vs. shipping 40 rims to one guy, which would decrease the cost benefit and increase hassle).

I think I am going to order a pair. Those are really sweet and I wanted a road-ish wheel to run on my Warbird.

[kramnnim]

I asked about 4-6 pairs.

Here is what he said-

Thanks for the email.

I'm sure we can work out a discount. Will all the rims be shipped to one address? Or maybe two at most? This would save around $25.00US/rim off the top.

Please let me know a final count and shipping address(s) and I will issue a quote to you.

There is a deal to be made.

[aosty]

I'm in Los Angeles.

So far... NC, TX, CA... won't save too much. :o

[ultraman6970]

With the little ride I do I dont care too much about the material of the cassette. Will last me a long time even is made of plastic :P

Are you a fan of aluminum cassettes?

[tristan]

Tristan....first off. Beautiful Bike! What am I look at there?

What hubs are you running on there. Any additional thoughts you have (over time)...please chime in.

Geoff

Thanks Geoff

I built the frame at UBI with Paul Sadoff from Rock Lobster. The second link in my original post talks a bit about the frame.
http://cyclingtips.com.au/2014/12/bikes-of-the-bunch-tristan-thomas-the-number-1/

The rims built up well, they've stayed true, and they're nice to ride. The front gets pushed around a little by the wind, but it's 40mm deep so that's expected. The rims are light so the wheels have a responsive feeling to them. I've got another disc-road bike in the works and will probably use the same rim on that one as well...if that's not a testament then I don't know what is :-)

[firerescuefin]

Thanks Geoff

I built the frame at UBI with Paul Sadoff from Rock Lobster. The second link in my original post talks a bit about the frame.
http://cyclingtips.com.au/2014/12/bikes-of-the-bunch-tristan-thomas-the-number-1/

The rims built up well, they've stayed true, and they're nice to ride. The front gets pushed around a little by the wind, but it's 40mm deep so that's expected. The rims are light so the wheels have a responsive feeling to them. I've got another disc-road bike in the works and will probably use the same rim on that one as well...if that's not a testament then I don't know what is :-)

Missed your response...Great story you linked there. Very cool!

Thanks for the great feedback. Want to build some up very similar to what you put together.

Geoff

[aosty]

I still haven't pulled the trigger yet..... also can't decide 24/28 or 28/28. :rolleyes:

[kramnnim]

I still want them, bu am starting to think maybe the aeroness will be pointless considering I'm using fat 32c tires...

[aosty]

My buddy and I just ordered a pair and saved a few bucks on shipping.

:banana: