Need a rim recommendation for SS

[jbsmith]

Hi,
I have an older frame that I've converted (in process of) making a SS. The rear rim needs replacing so I'm looking for some recommendations for a strong rear rim that is a rim brake. To give an idea of what I normally ride...I run Stan's Flows on my other bike. I'm pretty rough on wheels (220lbs) but the flows have held up great.

Any recommendations greatly appreciated - obviously with the age of the bike I don't want to spend $300 for a rim so cost is a factor.

Thanks!

[Bike Whisperer]

Assuming it's a 26" bike, Mavic X719 is very strong while still be fairly light. It's not cheap at $85 a rim but not terrible.

Of course on the cheap, the Sun Rhyno Lite is cheap and durable, but a little heavy for a single speed.

[hoolie]

I would think the WTB Dual Duty are strong, I always had good luck with WTB. Whatever you go with, I would try to see rim cross section diagram before purchasing.

[jbsmith]

I was looking at the x719 as I've mostly ridden mavics in the past (before the Stan's)

[jbsmith]

I would think the WTB Dual Duty are strong, I always had good luck with WTB. Whatever you go with, I would try to see rim cross section diagram before purchasing.

What are you looking for/at in the cross section?

[KTMwoodsrider]

WTB i23 frequency 29r rim.

[jbsmith]

WTB i23 frequency 29r rim.

Thanks, that looks like a disc only rim...actually I looked at WTB's site and it looks like all their rims are disc.

[Shalom]

Seconding the X719 - excellent rim that can build into a very solid wheel.

[jbsmith]

I'll probably go with the 719.

Is the Mavic x719 easy to build? I've recently taken up that art and have been told some rims are harder to build than others - which I assume means being able to true.

[Bike Whisperer]

I'll probably go with the 719.

Is the Mavic x719 easy to build? I've recently taken up that art and have been told some rims are harder to build than others - which I assume means being able to true.

Mavic rims have always been some of the easiest rims to build IME. Lace up true, round, and even tension.