Cyclocross Rim Width

[Wheeliewheel]

What is a good rim width for a cyclocross rim?

I am thinking of getting a narrow cross country tims and build up a wheel myself.

21.4 outer width and hor to horn 16.3mm.

Do you think this would be suitable for a cyclocross wheels set?

[Sheepo5669]

19-21mm inner width is preferred.

You can get by with narrower or wider rims too.

You may get some casing flex on 16mm rims at lower pressures.

[ms6073]

Based on my experiences racing with a set of Enve Twenty9 XC tubulars (25mm wide) and training rides on a set of Chinese XC carbon clinchers (19.5mm inner diamter), I agree that 19mm should be the minimum inner width.

[Sheepo5669]

Based on my experiences racing with a set of Enve Twenty9 XC tubulars (25mm wide) and training rides on a set of Chinese XC carbon clinchers (19.5mm inner diamter), I agree that 19mm should be the minimum inner width.

Those Enves are 18mm inner width right?

[jrm]

absolutely love the additional widths affect on handling.

[ms6073]

Those Enves are 18mm inner width right?

The Yes, the Twenty9 XC tubeless rims are 18mm Internal and 24mm external width.

[AndrewTO]

What is a good rim width for a cyclocross rim?

I am thinking of getting a narrow cross country tims and build up a wheel myself.

21.4 outer width and hor to horn 16.3mm.

Do you think this would be suitable for a cyclocross wheels set?

lol It depends.

What frame/fork? What do you weigh? Did you have a preference for spoke selection (bladed)? We need to know who/what we're dealing with.

I put my Kenda SB8 700x35s on a Salsa Semi 29er rim. Dude that tire was friggin HUGE! ... for a 35.

[Polk]

Most cyclocross racers use road rims. That means about 19-20mm outer width, and 13-14mm inner width. For example, a classic road rim, the Mavic Open Pro is 19.5mm outer and 13.8mm inner. Those are the rims I use on my 'cross bike. I have also used 'cross tires on Salsa Deldago Cross rims, which was fine. They are 22.5mm outer, and 18mm inner.

[AKxc]

Hmm, I'm sorta in the same boat. I can get Easton carbon Haven's for a good price...but my concerns are that the Havens are to wide for 700x35 tires...thoughts?

[franza]

Take the Easton!
I ride my Crest tubeless with 700x32 tyres. Inner wide is 21 mm - with the new BST it´s like 22 mm on traditionel rims.The wider rim makes the tyre more stable by low pressure.

[AndrewTO]

Take the Easton!
I ride my Crest tubeless with 700x32 tyres. Inner wide is 21 mm - with the new BST it´s like 22 mm on traditionel rims.The wider rim makes the tyre more stable by low pressure.

@ AKxc - ^^ what he said. According to Easton the Haven 29er rims have an internal width of 21mm - very common size for mtn rims. I've run mine on Alex DA rims and have had no problems. I would say the only thing to keep an eye open for is if you have enough clearance in the frame and fork.

[mnyquist]

I am using the American Classic Race 29 with an internal width of 24mm. I should add that I only race/ride this bike on gravel roads and run a 40c tire tubeless. Works great, though.