Comments on: Will these wheels work on my 29er? http://twentynineinches.com/2007/02/06/will-these-wheels-work-on-my-29er/ 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:37:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Twenty Nine Inches | A 29er Bike site » Blog Archive » Rims: Wide, Narrow, or…Larger? http://twentynineinches.com/2007/02/06/will-these-wheels-work-on-my-29er/#comment-8490 Twenty Nine Inches | A 29er Bike site » Blog Archive » Rims: Wide, Narrow, or…Larger? Sun, 11 Feb 2007 22:03:21 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/02/06/will-these-wheels-work-on-my-29er/#comment-8490 [...] The recent post about road rims for 29″er tires and off roading brings up an interesting point. How wide a rim do we really need for offroading? Does it have to be at least 24-25mm wide, or can it be less than that, say 20mm wide? Some folks seem to be getting along just fine with narrow rims intended for road bikes. Some folks seem to be clamouring for a rim that’s at least 30mm wide or more. [...] [...] The recent post about road rims for 29″er tires and off roading brings up an interesting point. How wide a rim do we really need for offroading? Does it have to be at least 24-25mm wide, or can it be less than that, say 20mm wide? Some folks seem to be getting along just fine with narrow rims intended for road bikes. Some folks seem to be clamouring for a rim that’s at least 30mm wide or more. [...]

]]> By: mbC http://twentynineinches.com/2007/02/06/will-these-wheels-work-on-my-29er/#comment-8468 mbC Sun, 11 Feb 2007 18:31:19 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/02/06/will-these-wheels-work-on-my-29er/#comment-8468 It should be fine. I've been riding ~400g Open Pros for over a year here in the rocky southwest without any problems. A high flange hub wouldn't hurt, but then it never does. No roll-offs, even with 2.3in WTBs. The wheelset (handbuilt) has needed virtually no attention. The CXP33s should be a bit sturdier. It should be fine. I’ve been riding ~400g Open Pros for over a year here in the rocky southwest without any problems. A high flange hub wouldn’t hurt, but then it never does. No roll-offs, even with 2.3in WTBs. The wheelset (handbuilt) has needed virtually no attention. The CXP33s should be a bit sturdier.

]]> By: tike on bike http://twentynineinches.com/2007/02/06/will-these-wheels-work-on-my-29er/#comment-8010 tike on bike Thu, 08 Feb 2007 15:19:05 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/02/06/will-these-wheels-work-on-my-29er/#comment-8010 dude i am riding a 18 year old turing bike with origanal 27 inch wheels for cyclocross and a lot of single track and jumping hurtals and they are still alive i think your wheels will work great just keep them in true. dude i am riding a 18 year old turing bike with origanal 27 inch wheels for cyclocross and a lot of single track and jumping hurtals and they are still alive i think your wheels will work great just keep them in true.

]]> By: Mon3y Mike http://twentynineinches.com/2007/02/06/will-these-wheels-work-on-my-29er/#comment-7898 Mon3y Mike Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:09:36 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/02/06/will-these-wheels-work-on-my-29er/#comment-7898 Agree with most everyone else. A 3x wheel like that will work fine. I've been able to run my cross wheels and touring wheels on the 29er set up. Unless you're a brutal rider, those wheels should hold up pretty well (Until the sidewalls wear thin from braking you big strong man you) Agree with most everyone else. A 3x wheel like that will work fine. I’ve been able to run my cross wheels and touring wheels on the 29er set up. Unless you’re a brutal rider, those wheels should hold up pretty well (Until the sidewalls wear thin from braking you big strong man you)

]]> By: M@RCO http://twentynineinches.com/2007/02/06/will-these-wheels-work-on-my-29er/#comment-7895 M@RCO Wed, 07 Feb 2007 14:44:20 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/02/06/will-these-wheels-work-on-my-29er/#comment-7895 Hello Dave. On my Zion 29er I use both Mavic CXP 22 rims 32 spokes laced 3 with DISC hubs that make more stress on the wheels than cantilever brakes . Is 3 months that I have it and have around 1800 km. At 40 psi with Maxxis Ignitor and IRC tires (2.1) no any problems. This rims seems to be very strong and I use the bike in hard XC with lot of rocks and roots, singletrack up and down the hills we have here in Italy Alps near Torino. 2 photo of my bike is in the photo section of this site at the end if you want to take a look. Have fun ! CIAO. Hello Dave.

On my Zion 29er I use both Mavic CXP 22 rims 32 spokes laced 3
with DISC hubs that make more stress on the wheels than cantilever brakes . Is 3 months that I have it and have around 1800 km.
At 40 psi with Maxxis Ignitor and IRC tires (2.1) no any problems. This rims seems to be very strong and I use the bike in hard XC with lot of rocks and roots, singletrack up and down the hills we have here in Italy Alps near Torino. 2 photo of my bike is in the photo section of this site at the end if you want to take a look.

Have fun ! CIAO.

]]> By: Dave http://twentynineinches.com/2007/02/06/will-these-wheels-work-on-my-29er/#comment-7888 Dave Wed, 07 Feb 2007 11:01:44 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/02/06/will-these-wheels-work-on-my-29er/#comment-7888 Thanks for the advice... The wheels are 32 spoke and I usually run 30-35 psi in my 26" tires...so this is great news. Can't wait to try it now. - Dave Thanks for the advice…

The wheels are 32 spoke and I usually run 30-35 psi in my 26″ tires…so this is great news. Can’t wait to try it now.

- Dave

]]> By: Bubbatrailrider http://twentynineinches.com/2007/02/06/will-these-wheels-work-on-my-29er/#comment-7877 Bubbatrailrider Wed, 07 Feb 2007 04:14:16 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/02/06/will-these-wheels-work-on-my-29er/#comment-7877 I've heard mixed stories also. I'm leaning to the people that say it will be fine. Some say you need a mininum of 32 spokes, recommend 36. Those make for some heavy wheels. Gary Fisher used road wheels on his early creations. PS: I've only been on two rides with mine, I using Cane Creek Stratos Road wheelset. Cane Creek also makes some 29er wheels (disc only). I don't think I made a bad choice (I hope). I’ve heard mixed stories also. I’m leaning to the people that say it will be fine. Some say you need a mininum of 32 spokes, recommend 36. Those make for some heavy wheels.

Gary Fisher used road wheels on his early creations.

PS: I’ve only been on two rides with mine, I using Cane Creek Stratos Road wheelset. Cane Creek also makes some 29er wheels (disc only). I don’t think I made a bad choice (I hope).

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2007/02/06/will-these-wheels-work-on-my-29er/#comment-7869 Guitar Ted Wed, 07 Feb 2007 02:26:46 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/02/06/will-these-wheels-work-on-my-29er/#comment-7869 I'd agree with Matty. The only caveat is that you won't be able to run your tire pressures down much lower than 30 psi without getting some roll over in the tire casing on that narrow rim. Great looking budget 29"er. I hope you have some fun on it! I’d agree with Matty. The only caveat is that you won’t be able to run your tire pressures down much lower than 30 psi without getting some roll over in the tire casing on that narrow rim.

Great looking budget 29″er. I hope you have some fun on it!

]]> By: Matty http://twentynineinches.com/2007/02/06/will-these-wheels-work-on-my-29er/#comment-7868 Matty Wed, 07 Feb 2007 02:14:12 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/02/06/will-these-wheels-work-on-my-29er/#comment-7868 Theres very little difference from what you got and a cross wheel, in fact with fatter tire will probably protect the rim a little. I say youll be fine. Theres very little difference from what you got and a cross wheel, in fact with fatter tire will probably protect the rim a little. I say youll be fine.

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