Rim for 26x3 Gazz

Gabe · 2004-07-26, 10:46 AM

I need to get a new rim for my 26x3 Gazz. Any recommendations? I live in a relatively small country town and the local bike shop owner knows nothing about whats available.

wendino · 2004-07-26, 11:31 AM

Hi,

take a wide rim like a Sun Double Wide or a AlexRim DX32.

I think min. 28mm wide!

Roland

andrew_carter · 2004-07-26, 12:32 PM

I think you should get a 26" Alex DX-32. They're nice strong rims and are lighter than some others (particularly the Doublewide). Plus the 26" version is yellow which will match your muni.

I have a 24" Alex DX-32 on my muni - the one I rode in the 24hr.

If you want, Gary could probably bring one along for the 12hr but I think quite a few bike shops should be able to get them in. I hope you have everything sorted for the 12hr.

See you soon.

Andrew

Dirtsurfer · 2004-07-26, 12:38 PM

The Sun Double wide would be a good choice if you're not using brakes. If you are, you might want to look at the Halo Combat rim (can be had with or with out a braking surface, go with the welded over the pinned). A good heavy duty rim (emphasis on heavy) is the Azonic Momentum DH. With a 3.0 tire, I personally wouldn't go less than 32 MM wide.

pluto · 2004-07-26, 02:35 PM

I definately think the best 26 inch big rim is the Mavic 321. It is big enough (not sure how wide but fairly wide) and claims to be the strongest rim around and doesn't weigh much either!
Aaron

Frank A. · 2004-07-26, 03:10 PM

I've used the Alex DX32 for a few years , works great for me.

- Frank

one wheeled stallion · 2004-07-26, 04:28 PM

Halo Combat rims work too, though I can't recall anybody from across the pond mentioning using one, so they may not be available there.

Mojoe · 2004-07-26, 05:06 PM

If you want maximum floatation, you could get a Surly Large Marge rim. They should be in stock next week. You'll need a custom frame though, if you're using a 26x3, since it makes the tire a bit wider. I've been using one of the factory samples this summer and it's been a good rim.

Mojoe

Gabe · 2004-07-26, 07:49 PM

Thanks for the advice. I can get the Sun Double wide or the Alex here in Oz so I'll get one of those.
Andrew, I'll ring Gary and get one. Yellow sounds good. Everythings right for the 12hr and I'm riding faster than ever!

2004-07-26, 10:46 AM	#1
Gabe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 33	Rim for 26x3 Gazz I need to get a new rim for my 26x3 Gazz. Any recommendations? I live in a relatively small country town and the local bike shop owner knows nothing about whats available.

2004-07-26, 11:31 AM	#2
wendino municycle.com Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fürth bei Nürnberg Age: 45 Posts: 1,140	Hi, take a wide rim like a Sun Double Wide or a AlexRim DX32. I think min. 28mm wide! Roland __________________ municycle.com - unicycle.com Germany

2004-07-26, 12:32 PM	#3
andrew_carter Back into muni! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 27 Posts: 5,242	I think you should get a 26" Alex DX-32. They're nice strong rims and are lighter than some others (particularly the Doublewide). Plus the 26" version is yellow which will match your muni. I have a 24" Alex DX-32 on my muni - the one I rode in the 24hr. If you want, Gary could probably bring one along for the 12hr but I think quite a few bike shops should be able to get them in. I hope you have everything sorted for the 12hr. See you soon. Andrew __________________ www.UnicycleTips.com \| My Photos and Videos \| "Dancing About Architecture"

2004-07-26, 12:38 PM	#4
Dirtsurfer One wheeled Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 'Burbs of Chicago Posts: 217	The Sun Double wide would be a good choice if you're not using brakes. If you are, you might want to look at the Halo Combat rim (can be had with or with out a braking surface, go with the welded over the pinned). A good heavy duty rim (emphasis on heavy) is the Azonic Momentum DH. With a 3.0 tire, I personally wouldn't go less than 32 MM wide. __________________ "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." Gandalf the gray

2004-07-26, 03:10 PM	#6
Frank A. downsizing Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: So. Fla. Age: 55 Posts: 345	I've used the Alex DX32 for a few years , works great for me. - Frank __________________ "Man's maturity: to have regained the seriousness that he had as a child at play." - FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE, Beyond Good and Evil

2004-07-26, 02:35 PM	#5
pluto Muni Obsesive! Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 225	I definately think the best 26 inch big rim is the Mavic 321. It is big enough (not sure how wide but fairly wide) and claims to be the strongest rim around and doesn't weigh much either! Aaron

2004-07-26, 04:28 PM	#7
one wheeled stallion Guerilla Unicyclist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: England, UK Age: 28 Posts: 610	Halo Combat rims work too, though I can't recall anybody from across the pond mentioning using one, so they may not be available there. __________________ OWS "...I explain briefly to him that such conduct leaves him vulnerable to accusations of being an idiot. We part as enemies" - Mikefule

2004-07-26, 05:06 PM	#8
Mojoe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Iowa Age: 42 Posts: 830	If you want maximum floatation, you could get a Surly Large Marge rim. They should be in stock next week. You'll need a custom frame though, if you're using a 26x3, since it makes the tire a bit wider. I've been using one of the factory samples this summer and it's been a good rim. Mojoe __________________ http://ninemileskid.blogspot.com/

2004-07-26, 07:49 PM	#9
Gabe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 33	Thanks for the advice. I can get the Sun Double wide or the Alex here in Oz so I'll get one of those. Andrew, I'll ring Gary and get one. Yellow sounds good. Everythings right for the 12hr and I'm riding faster than ever!

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