Alex R390 Rims Reviews

Price Paid:  $35.00 at Craigslist

Favorite Ride:
Texas Hill Country

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.

Summary:
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

Strengths:
Strong and dependable

Weaknesses:
a bit heavy, but that is what you need for a heavier bike

Similar Products Used:
mavic, spinergy

Price Paid:  $500.00 at Once Ridden used and

Favorite Ride:
Specialized 2001 sirrus comp

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.

Summary:
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.

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.

Similar Products Used:
none other.

Price Paid:  $0.00 at craigslist

Favorite Ride:
idk

Bike Setup:
Allez Sport w Alex Rims

Summary:
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??

Strengths:
stiff and strong

Weaknesses:
nothing

Similar Products Used:
idk

Price Paid:  $45.00 at campione calgary

Favorite Ride:
whatever

Bike Setup:
this rim is on a fixed commuter that has taken some abuse. rims still perfect.

Summary:
Awesome rims, not amazingly light weight, but strong enough for cyclocross. Build up easily, good braking surface, stiff rims in general.

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 far

Similar Products Used:
scads of road rims

Price Paid:  $80.00 at Cycles Gaansari, Spr

Favorite Ride:
none

Bike Setup:
Modernized '80's lugged steel Schwinn. Campy Record freewheel hubs. Front wheel DT Revolution 14/17g spokes.

Summary:
These rims have been virtually trouble-free after many hundreds of miles. I have the 28 hole versions (built them up myself) and they never have needed truing. I use them for light touring, commuting, and recreational riding.

Strengths:
Good looking, seems to be good quality. Good value. Sturdy. Not too heavy.

Weaknesses:
None that I know of.

Similar Products Used:
Mavic MA2