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Post by step on Jun 20, 2016 17:34:26 GMT
Do look nice, an deep! How wide are they?
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Post by Rlo80 on Jun 20, 2016 19:10:31 GMT
Do look nice, an deep! How wide are they? Unidirectional weave Toray T700 Carbon Rims, enhanced with 3K weave around the internal spoke bead Hope Pro4 or Chris King Hubs - all colours are available. Choice of big or small graphics on any colour Black Double Butted Spokes (Sapim / DT) Three choices of rim width are available: SE30: 30mm external (24mm internal) , SE38: 38mm external (32mm internal) and SE50: 50mm external (45mm internal) Wheelsets are supplied ready to set up tubeless I'm going with the SE38 as per the picture. |
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Post by Rlo80 on Jun 22, 2016 19:05:57 GMT
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Post by step on Jun 22, 2016 22:10:26 GMT
Id be tempted to go hope from usability point of view, but you have a CK bottom bracket
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Post by Rlo80 on Jun 23, 2016 9:18:03 GMT
Id be tempted to go hope from usability point of view, but you have a CK bottom bracket ...and headset! Lol...OCD wouldn't let me choose anything else! However 200 quid difference is a lot of money and I'm sceptical of the difference in quality!? Just need to wait for the other colour combo to make a decision on which rims to get! |
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Post by step on Jun 23, 2016 10:54:13 GMT
True CK hubs are very expensive. Id go hope in that case can get black or silver which work with most wheelsets or red for extra speed. I'm bias I've just done a hope wheelset but personally I couldn't justify the cost increase between the two.
Plus finding an LBS that stocks hope is way easier than one that carries CK.
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Post by Rlo80 on Jun 23, 2016 16:50:40 GMT
Well, I've ordered the wheels with CK...
Hopefully the rims will arrive next week so I can make a decision to go with they ones on the image or a gloss black rim with dark grey graphics...still not sure which would look better! Can't wait to get the bike back!
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Post by Rlo80 on Jun 23, 2016 17:08:57 GMT
I bet. Was coaching a guy last week on a Kingdom Ti bike. Which one? Vendetta (HT), Hex (like mine) or Switch (160mm travel)? I would love a Vendetta but can't really justify the cost since it would be hard for me to actually use it since the Hex in a truly awesome machine! How much do you charge for a coaching session of you don't mind me asking? |
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Post by Rlo80 on Jun 24, 2016 19:56:03 GMT
It was about 140/150 travel, pretty slack. Courses depend on group/private, duration;half-day/full/2-day. Start from £35 to £200 wish Was his name Chris, Lee or Mathew by any chance? Did you have a go? Yes, mine is pretty slack and i love it. |
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Post by Rlo80 on Jun 26, 2016 21:07:51 GMT
Nick was his name. Races Enduro around the country too. Came with his old man for the day. About 26/27. You obviously have clients with great taste!? Lol Did you hop your leg over and got some Ti juice?! Lol |
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Post by Rlo80 on Jun 29, 2016 17:45:59 GMT
Met Graham, the owner of Sixth Elements today who brought me that rim above.It looks SOOOO nice, even nicer than the images. really wide and great details. Hopefully by next week i should have my new wheels. He said "ill be very surprised if you don't notice a difference from the Mavic's"?!
If anyone is ever considering some carbon wheels, you should defo look at these. The graphics are awesome too, proper decals that will never come off rather than stickers!?
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Post by Rlo80 on Jul 6, 2016 20:36:03 GMT
They are very sweet! F@&£ me! MAXXIS tires are a pain to get on the rim compared to Schwalbe...no give whatsoever!  |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 6, 2016 21:09:08 GMT
Nice!!!
They look pretty deep.
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Post by Rlo80 on Jul 6, 2016 21:41:59 GMT
Nice!!! They look pretty deep. With the tires on, they look like tractor wheels! The quality is incredible along with the details! Service was amazing...Graham (owner of sixth element) even delivered them to me by hand, along with a courtesy t-shirt and mudguard. Now I understand what the Chris King buzz is all about...not as loud as the Crossmax's. I'm very pleased...stuck an Ikon 2.35 on the rear (it's probably too big since I have hardly any clearance) and a HRII 2.3 on the front. Because the rims are so wide, it makes the tires quite square and they look HUGE! |
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Post by Rlo80 on Jul 7, 2016 4:51:40 GMT
They look brilliant. Where's the complete pics? Good choice with the Ikon. Do you like the "buzz"? I'll take tonight to show you. Ran out of battery yesterday and was game-time! Go Portugal! I don't mind the buzz...it's quite interesting tbh and a lot less noisy than the Crossmax's (which I still think no other wheels can beat in terms of looks). The 2.35 is a really tight fit but hopefully alright for the "summer" setup. In the winter will run Hans Dampf 2.25 rear, Magic Mary 2.3 front. Testing tonight. Excited! |
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Post by windysurfer on Jul 7, 2016 16:59:29 GMT
nice  |
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Post by Rlo80 on Jul 7, 2016 17:02:01 GMT
nice Thanks mate... I thought of you while I was taking the shots! I'm sure you know why!? Lol Still haven't heard anything regarding the mudguard! I will call him to see what he says later. |
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Post by kirky72 on Jul 7, 2016 18:30:35 GMT
I do like them, but they certainly give the effect of the wheel being a plus size, they are quite like the deep rimmed roadie wheels.
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Post by windysurfer on Jul 7, 2016 19:21:46 GMT
nice Thanks mate... I thought of you while I was taking the shots! I'm sure you know why!? Lol Still haven't heard anything regarding the mudguard! I will call him to see what he says later. I must admit I was disappointed with the crank angle and valve alignment but wheels do looks great. Don't worry about the mudguard  |
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Post by roundie1981 on Jul 7, 2016 21:12:14 GMT
Look good those mate, but will they make you go faster? I hope not it's hard keeping up anyway!!!
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Post by Rlo80 on Jul 7, 2016 21:28:48 GMT
Thanks mate... I thought of you while I was taking the shots! I'm sure you know why!? Lol Still haven't heard anything regarding the mudguard! I will call him to see what he says later. I must admit I was disappointed with the crank angle and valve alignment but wheels do looks great. Don't worry about the mudguard I knew you would understand! It was a flop of mine to be honest! Lol Called the number I had for the mudguard and no one answered! |
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Post by Rlo80 on Jul 7, 2016 21:32:09 GMT
I do like them, but they certainly give the effect of the wheel being a plus size, they are quite like the deep rimmed roadie wheels. They give the feel and the width to be honest! Just got back from a ride and a friend asked me if they were in fact plus tires!? Being 38 external, 32 internal, they really open the tires and make them wider...even though they are not! I'm very happy because it makes me realise the plus tires are actually not necessary! I can just imagine when I put a Magic Mary on the front!? |
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Post by Rlo80 on Jul 7, 2016 21:44:52 GMT
Look good those mate, but will they make you go faster? I hope not it's hard keeping up anyway!!! That's the idea! But I need to get in shape...been out of the bike for a while...more than the carbon rims, I got them for the CK hubs. I noticed they roll really well, pick up speed fast, specially when pumping...very stiff. But not sure if anymore than the Mavic's to be honest! Overall, I couldn't be happier!...unless they were free! Lol |
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Post by Rlo80 on Jul 8, 2016 5:59:26 GMT
They look great, certainly bloated the tyres, has it squared them off a lot? Is the grip still there leaning it over in corners? Yes, they do square off the tyres a bit but from the short 12 mile run last night, they do seem to give more grip and I was surprised how they held a few lines...even though it could be a variety of different things, they seem to have a lot of grip. Because of the "bigger" tyres, it gives more comfort I think...you will have to see them live. Portugal today, but next week when I get back we need to arrange a Cannock ride since I've never been there. |
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Post by hodgy on Jul 8, 2016 7:30:49 GMT
Did you run lower pressure(s)than you normally would ?
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