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pavel
10-31-2011, 12:11 AM
Looking for a list of 23mm wide rims. I am looking for a 23mm clincher to build that is light, but has a classic / box section look. A23s have good reviews, but I just cant get into the way they look. Unfortunately, they seem to be the lightest - at least that I know of.

Other 23mm rim suggestions?
Kirk Pacenti
10-31-2011, 07:02 AM
pm sent
oldpotatoe
10-31-2011, 07:07 AM
pm sent

How about a post, if that PM was a list of rims? Wheelbuilders would like to know.

I do like A-23, see the HSon ones(altho I can't get them), etc.
FlashUNC
10-31-2011, 07:09 AM
Can't speak to the A23's, but really do like the Hed Belgiums I just built recently.

I do think they ride noticeably better than a narrower rim.
ergott
10-31-2011, 07:14 AM
The Hed C2 gets my vote and are coming in at the same weight as current A23s and some are lighter. They aren't a true box section profile, but they are the highest quality by far. Average rim weight is about 456g.

The Velocity Synergy is a nice, wide rim choice, but heavy.

I haven't worked with the DT TK rim or the Mavic equivilent, but they do make box section rims.

I too would like to know what KP had under his sleeve.
bicycletricycle
10-31-2011, 07:15 AM
h plus son TB14, heavier than a 23 but also classy and boxy.
sg8357
10-31-2011, 07:25 AM
Gran Bois rims, polished, side walls not pre worn, ie not machined and
no giant logos.

http://www.compasscycle.com/Hubs.html

scroll down to rims.
I've built one, straight rim, no problems.
Lovetoclimb
10-31-2011, 07:37 AM
Is the Velocity A23 the same as the Major Tom?
bicycletricycle
10-31-2011, 07:42 AM
major tom is tubular
bicycletricycle
10-31-2011, 07:43 AM
Gran Bois rims, polished, side walls not pre worn, ie not machined and
no giant logos.

http://www.compasscycle.com/Hubs.html

scroll down to rims.
I've built one, straight rim, no problems.

is the seem on that welded or just pinned?
ergott
10-31-2011, 07:51 AM
is the seem on that welded or just pinned?

Looks pinned only.
oldpotatoe
10-31-2011, 07:58 AM
The Hed C2 gets my vote and are coming in at the same weight as current A23s and some are lighter. They aren't a true box section profile, but they are the highest quality by far. Average rim weight is about 456g.

The Velocity Synergy is a nice, wide rim choice, but heavy.

I haven't worked with the DT TK rim or the Mavic equivilent, but they do make box section rims.

I too would like to know what KP had under his sleeve.

25 grams heavier for the Synergy, not what I'd describe as 'heavy'. A-23s are 'light'.

Major Tom is the tubie version of A-23(or is the A23 the clincher version of MT), both nice rims.

Built a few DT, typical excellent quality and of course, Mavic A719, etc..decent rims.
sg8357
10-31-2011, 08:17 AM
Looks pinned only.

The GB rims are pinned.
The make good faux vintage rims, no 40 hole available for Brit bikes.

Are the H-Sons welded ?
ergott
10-31-2011, 08:47 AM
25 grams heavier for the Synergy, not what I'd describe as 'heavy'. A-23s are 'light'.

Major Tom is the tubie version of A-23(or is the A23 the clincher version of MT), both nice rims.

Built a few DT, typical excellent quality and of course, Mavic A719, etc..decent rims.

The last bunch of Heds I weighed were all 450g or less (only 2 450g). The Last A23s were between 450g and 460g.

Synergy rims are around 500g. The 650b Synergy rims are about 475g.

I haven't weighed TK540 rims, but DT is usually pretty close to their estimated rim weights.
:beer:
bicycletricycle
10-31-2011, 11:43 AM
h plus son is welded

http://hplusson.com/index.php?/tb14/

pinned rims are for the birds.
maunahaole
10-31-2011, 12:45 PM
I am currently riding around on a pair of DT TK7.1 (now renamed as the TK540). Seller weighed them and said they were about 535g each. I have them built on the OS alloy axle centaur hubs/32/3x/brass. They feel very solid and heavy. Probably too stiff for anyone under 200lb. Fine for my fat ass, they are a nice set of wheels - good for a clyde.
pavel
10-31-2011, 01:20 PM
I do like the look of the HED Belgium rims, but they're heavy, made in china and $120 retail? I'd rather suffer the aesthetics of the A23. Lighter, cheaper, and not Chinese made. Same goes for the h+son (heavy, chinese....)

Euro Asia still has campy Delta XL Strada rims, but they are $150/rim wholesale cost. To much for mere mortals like me.
oldpotatoe
10-31-2011, 04:23 PM
The last bunch of Heds I weighed were all 450g or less (only 2 450g). The Last A23s were between 450g and 460g.

Synergy rims are around 500g. The 650b Synergy rims are about 475g.

I haven't weighed TK540 rims, but DT is usually pretty close to their estimated rim weights.
:beer:

Mini gram differences is my point about a 500g rim being 'heavy' when compared to a 460g rim.

The A-23 I have here range from 443g to 456g.