Thom Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 (edited) Sun Kingpin: a beefier rhyno lite ?? looks pretty nice, 34mm, pinned. Anyone had any experiences with this rim? http://www.dirtworks.com.au/newsite/content/view/70/62/ Edited October 25, 2005 by norco_trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Tupman Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Epensive at around £45 a rim! bit looks smart, but i'd go for the Sun Doublwide :ermm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 They look really strong, and cool to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mash65 Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Are they ceramic sidewalls or is it "disc only"? Reminds me of the Tioga rim... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseface Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 they look really nice, steve. :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich J Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 almost all sun rims are strong as hell and you pay for what you get i suggest you try to find a rider with some and ask them what they think of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted October 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Are they ceramic sidewalls or is it "disc only"? Reminds me of the Tioga rim... nope they aren't ceramic sidewalls, i think only mavic do them. They are just machined i think so no its not a disk only rim either. Definitely v brake compatible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMonkey Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 says on the site: Essentially, it's a BMX (Big City) rim rolled big. Big City rims are VERY popular amongst all of the BMXers I know. They are really good rims. If the 20" rim is any kind of testament to it then these will build into darned tough wheels that won't bust the scales. x Dani x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLATOUTSTYLE Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Go for a wider rim if it was me, Im after a new rear wheel build, looking at the new drilled echo 48mm wide! Should grip like you know what......... http://www.echobike.com/images/bikes-pics/...E-SILVER-01.jpg i love the look of that bike too ;) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted October 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 ^^^^I was considering them as they are pretty cheap and seem to be strong but 48mm is too wide for my liking. I think I'll give the kingpin a try then if I can get them, should I be worried that its a pinned rim ? I've only ever had welded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 dont worry about pinned rims, most trials rims are, basically only mavic weld them anyways id definately go for that over koxx/echo/wank/any of the other wide rims cos sun use less cheesy metal (Y) although really id advise alex rims if you want wide-they are the closest to mavic quality imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLATOUTSTYLE Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 dont worry about pinned rims, most trials rims are, basically only mavic weld them anyways id definately go for that over koxx/echo/wank/any of the other wide rims cos sun use less cheesy metal (Y) although really id advise alex rims if you want wide-they are the closest to mavic quality imo I think mavics are shite, weak joints imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dava Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 I think having a rim that is ridiculously wide is silly as doesnt it make it more prone to flat spotting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Not really. That depends on the rim X-section and material used, and so on. So no, it shouldn't be too bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_rob2@hotmail.com Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 anyone know if the new echo rims will be made in mod rims aswell? If so... im DEFINATLY, getting one!!! (Y) :D B) :o :P :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted October 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 yes they do, it says 19" and 26" on their website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 I think mavics are shite, weak joints imo are you sure? im reckoning you have just had 1 break and are jumping onto a 'mavic are shit' bandwagon, cos i think the majority of stock roders on this forum will disagree, i know i certainly do im trying to work out how a pinned and welded joint is weak, compared to the standard pinned joint.......? personally ive never had a problem with either, but id prefer to have the weld too, just for peace of mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 is this sun rim available in 24" (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted October 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 yeah I had no problem with my mavic rim still going strong but i was looking for something a bit wider plus i wanted another wheelset for my other bike. is this sun rim available in 24" smile.gif yes the kingpin is available in 24" in the picture above the smaller rim is the 24". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted October 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 if anyone one wanted to know, the weight is: 24" 780g 26" 880g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 very nice indeed <_< . They remind me of their BMX rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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