16 years later Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Ok so I need a new rim and have seen the 247 trials rim on ebay for a long time and am now thinking of getting it for the rear of my bike. It's only £17 and they say it only 690g http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=025 What you all think, to be or not to be Thanks Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 i personally wouldnt, and i would go for something like the trialtech rim (or similar....atomz / try-all etc). HOwever if you are only going for the 24/7 rims cos they are cheap, then you are onto a winner i would say.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 well I can't really see any major issues with it strength wise, but I can't say for certain, Ive never used one. As suggested above a more reputable company is a safer option, but you may find this rim is just as good, maybe better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 The rims certainly seem to hold up to a fair bit of abuse, but I'm not 100% if that weight is correct If you're not going to be a little disappointed if the weight is a little over 690g, I don't think you'll have anything to moan about with that rim I'll try and get the Aussie Dave insider info, seeing as how he runs one an' all NEWS JUST IN: It would be close. Bring your scales around and weight it or I will do it here tomorrow. Been brilliant, takes my bashing well. Thats why I have a spare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 i personally wouldnt, and i would go for something like the trialtech rim (or similar....atomz / try-all etc). HOwever if you are only going for the 24/7 rims cos they are cheap, then you are onto a winner i would say.. bit of a biased opinion there?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 bit of a biased opinion there?? not really, he is just recommending the most suitable products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley-Wood Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 24/7 rims are light and very STRONG Trust me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 With the spoke holes being eye-letted, i'd say it was a bit heavier than 690g. But from what people are saying, go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 years later Posted June 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 The rims certainly seem to hold up to a fair bit of abuse, but I'm not 100% if that weight is correct If you're not going to be a little disappointed if the weight is a little over 690g, I don't think you'll have anything to moan about with that rim I'll try and get the Aussie Dave insider info, seeing as how he runs one an' all NEWS JUST IN: Thanks mate if you could find out if it really is 690g that would be great and thanks for all you comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sixstreet Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Thanks mate if you could find out if it really is 690g that would be great and thanks for all you comments Dont have any scales at home but will post back here tomorrow with an actual weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 years later Posted June 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Dont have any scales at home but will post back here tomorrow with an actual weight. Thanks that would be great. Do you own a 247 rim then and would you recommend it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_ Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Looking at it Im gunna say its a rebranded onza hog rim. I have the hog and it is EXACTLY like that, same machined sidwalls, same eylets, same rim tape, same colour, same profile. Guessing its just out of a catalouge in tiwan or wherever. Mines been good, flatspots pretty easily, but seems strong enough. Acording to tarty, the hog weighs 801g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Thanks that would be great. Do you own a 247 rim then and would you recommend it That's aussie dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 years later Posted June 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 That's aussie dave What???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sixstreet Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Yeah I (I being Dave to try and clear up any confusion) have been ruuning a 24/7 since August and highly recommend it. I bought another (the one I will weigh) as a spare but it will be quite a while before I need it by the looks of things. I'm not the smoothest rider and don't go particularly big but I do give it a workout. I would destroy a Halo Combat (I know its not ideal for trials to to start with) in a much shorter amount of time. The 24/7 has some small dents here and there and i've flatted on a dual ply a couple of times if thats indication. Built my own wheel onto a ProII and its been rock solid, just the odd tweak here and there and it's never been out of round. I ran it with the machined sidewall for ages with good braking power (HS33). I ended up with a grind which is also good and holds really well. Tar also works if thats your thing. They are very similar to other branded rims i've seen on mates bikes. For the price I don't think you can go wrong. I'd happily keep buying them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 701g including rim tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 years later Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 701g including rim tape That is f**king light for a £17 eyeletted rim. I'm so getting one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Yeah If they did an uneyeletted version, and it fitted in my frame, I'd have one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 years later Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Yeah If they did an uneyeletted version, and it fitted in my frame, I'd have one! If it is eyeleted do you need different nipples/spokes or is it just the weight that is affected. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 You can use exactly the same spokes/nipples with either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 years later Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Some one should tell 247 to make an uneyeletted version it would be like 50g lighter You can use exactly the same spokes/nipples with either and thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycholist Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 (edited) Same nipples, sometimes you'll need slightly longer spokes, but spoke length varies from rim to rim anyway. Eyeletting allows the rim to be thinner around the spoke holes thanks to the eyelet spreading the load from the spoke over a bigger area, so an uneyeletted version will need to have a thicker wall around the spoke holes to match the spoke pullout force of the eyeletted version. Eyeletting is pretty much the standard for XC and DH because it gives better strength to weight, so I find it unusual that trials rims usually don't get eyeletted - it's probably due to trials rim manufacturers not having the machinery more than anything else though... Edited June 12, 2008 by psycholist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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