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Zac
a CommuterDate Reviewed: March 6, 2013
Strengths: Lightweight, strong, double-eyeleted and inexpensiveWeaknesses: Narrow brake track, boxy shapeBottom Line: I probably shouldn't have, but I built this rim with an XT hub and used it for a fully-loaded tour across west-east across the US and Canada. It built up true, never gave me any trouble, and remains on the touring bike today. Very impressive for such a skinny rim.
Price Paid:
$35.00
Similar Products Used: Mavic Open Pro, DT RR465,
Bike Setup: Miyata 610 fitted for touring. Hubs (f/r): XT, Deore DX. Rims: Alex R390, Mavic A719. Deore DX derailleurs, 3x7-speed with friction shifters; front & rear racks; Brooks B17 Imperial; Air Zound horn! Also strangely has a vintage Dura-Ace centre-pull rear brake.
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sballardjr
a TriathleteDate Reviewed: March 9, 2011
Strengths: Strong and dependableWeaknesses: a bit heavy, but that is what you need for a heavier bikeBottom Line: I have these mounted on my trainer bike, a converted 1992 Haro Escape frame with Campy components, weighting in at 39lbs... plus when I started riding I was 265 (now down to 215)... I have 2500 miles on them and yet to have them repaired other than typical maintenance. Perfect wheel for the job
Favorite Ride: Texas Hill Country
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Craigslist
Similar Products Used: mavic, spinergy
Bike Setup: 1992 Haro Escape, Campy front 9 speed road triple, shimano 8 speed cassette, Sram chain, Alex R390 rims, Tektro R359 calipers, Vittoria Tires.
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ggross in Cbus
a CommuterDate Reviewed: September 5, 2010
Strengths: Strong front wheel, don't know what to say about the rear on.Weaknesses: Will warp on you unless you have it built by a wheel smith you can trust.Bottom Line: I bought these rims as a set about 4 years ago, and I was pleased at first. However, after having to have the rear wheel trued time after time, and having a riding style that doesn't include blasting through pot holes or jumping curbs, or gravel pits, I found my rear wheel never stayed true. I finally had the damn thing warp on me after being on the northern end of the Olentangy trail. I don't know if it was the build on the rear wheel or if Alex rims have other problems, but the front wheel is the one that survived and I've never had a problem with it. I would say that unless you know the person who builds the wheel I now stay away from all Alex rim products.By the way both rims are 32 spoke rims, and I weight 200lbs.
Favorite Ride: Specialized 2001 sirrus comp
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: Once Ridden used and
Similar Products Used: none other.
Bike Setup: Mid 80's Nishiki Olympic 12, converted to a 16 speed, with the rear wheel now a Mavic open pro laced to a shimano 105, from the 5500 series.
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AllezSport
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: June 16, 2009
Strengths: stiff and strongWeaknesses: nothingBottom Line: good strong wheel, if you want it to be the best get it rebuilt w strong @ss spokes at a trusted shop, dont worry about the first review since he knows nothing about wheels..i weigh 230 and got my rear rebuilt before i bought the bike and it works perfect, road wheels and bikes arent ment for heavy or big people..thats why spokes break easly plus there entry level..what do you expect??
Favorite Ride: idk
Purchased At: craigslist
Similar Products Used: idk
Bike Setup: Allez Sport w Alex Rims
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bnhoj
a CommuterDate Reviewed: September 21, 2008
Strengths: Strong, light enough. in response to spoke breaking complaint: it has nothing to do with the rim and eveything to do with the build. don't knock the product for an incompentent wheel build.Weaknesses: none so farBottom Line: Awesome rims, not amazingly light weight, but strong enough for cyclocross. Build up easily, good braking surface, stiff rims in general.
Favorite Ride: whatever
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: campione calgary
Similar Products Used: scads of road rims
Bike Setup: this rim is on a fixed commuter that has taken some abuse. rims still perfect.
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