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Description:wide profile Maxtal rim, eyeleted.
Efficient braking due to the UB Control.
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Submitted by
Dennis
a Downhiller
from Heerjansdam Netherlands
Date Reviewed: September 13, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | looks bomber.. | | Weaknesses: | I wrecked them after i owned them 2 weeks | | Bike Setup: | Poison frame DNM susp And DNM usd 180mm fork hayes discs | | Bottom Line: | They are not that strong as every one says. i wrecked them, whit some easy freeriding make 180's not even very big.. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steven kilburn
a Cross Country Rider
from Old Town, Me
Date Reviewed: April 6, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Spider Loop, Okinawa, Japan | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | Universal | | Strengths: | Bombproof. Period | | Weaknesses: | Weight...but bombproof!!! | | Similar Products Used: | Lots of rims...none as strong | | Bike Setup: | Heckler, XT, yaddy yadda | | Bottom Line: | Great rims. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe
a
from Ft. Hood, TX
Date Reviewed: January 24, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Bull MTN, Dahlonega, GA | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$250.00 | | Purchased At: | some Atlanta bike shop | | Strengths: | built like a tank (strength) | | Weaknesses: | built like a tank (weight) | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Super V, Santa Cruz Heckler | | Bottom Line: | I've been thrashing these rims for over three years now in Georgia, Arizona, South Korea and now central Texas and I am still happy with them. My weight goes from 200 to 210 LBS depending on how much I am riding and the rims work fine. If you are a heavyset guy or are just hard on your wheels, pick up a pair, you won't regret it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Paul
a Downhiller
from London
Date Reviewed: January 20, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | West Side in Williams Lake | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | Merlin | | Strengths: | Stayed true despite my lack of finesse, light weight (for the riding I do) | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | 1st freeride/dh rim but used x519s XC for years | | Bike Setup: | SC Bullit, Shiver DCs, Diablous Xtypes etc etc etc | | Bottom Line: | I weigh 210lbs and have hammered these and there are no flat spots and they are still true. I have hit anything up to 12foot vert drops to racing through rock gardens with no problems.
They are 36 hole laced to Hope Bulbs in a custome build from a good wheel builder which helps a lot. But given my weight, that they are supposed to be freeride rims and I mostly ride DH, I'd recommend them to anyone | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lars
a
from AZ
Date Reviewed: June 13, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | lbs | | Strengths: | It's till straight!
| | Weaknesses: | none yet | | Similar Products Used: | other Mavic's, WTB | | Bottom Line: | I ride hard and fast almost every day on almost nothing but rock. I crash. I slam into things violently. I weigh only 165lbs, but this rim (front only) has withstood my abuse in very wheel-unfriendly terrain. For the price??? Great deal!!! Would love to have 321's, but could not afford @ the time. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan Toorgeman
a Cross Country Rider
from Israel
Date Reviewed: May 17, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$45.00 | | Strengths: | strong, wide and stiff rims, still beautifully 100% true after 1500 km of mixed xc and trail rides. | | Weaknesses: | very hard to remove tyre, i keep breaking and bending tools that are made for the job...gives me sore thumbs | | Similar Products Used: | rigida | | Bottom Line: | good for xc and light trail riding, did 2-3 foot drops with them no problem (my weight is 88 kg)
the rims are so true that when spun, they appear not to move sideways at all. i reccomend them for up to 100 kg riders that likes to go a bit aggressive on the trail but not for free ride or DH. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David EVANS
a Downhiller
from Wenatchee, Washington, USA
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | RIBBED FOR PLEASURE/STRANGER/THREE AMIGOS SHOOT/ALL TRAILS WITH DIRT AND SOME NSHORE STYLE CRAP | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | HELD UP WELL FOR ABOUT ONE YEAR. NOT TOO WIDE, NOT TO NARROW. | | Weaknesses: | IT AIN'T TRUE ANYMORE. I GUESS I CAN EXPECT THAT OF ANY RIM, BUT THEY MAKE ME SKETCHY. NOBODY'S EVER HEARD OF THEM. | | Similar Products Used: | SUN RINGLE', MAVIC DEEMAX | | Bike Setup: | C'DALE GEMINI 900, RACE FACE STEM,BARS, FSA BASHGAURD, SUN RINGLE ZU ZU'S, SHERMAN BREAKOUT 152, OURY LOCK ONS, THOMSON SEATPOST, MICHELIN 2.5'S W/MAXXIS DH TUBES, AND ONE NUT CASE JOCKEY | | Bottom Line: | THEY DID THERE JOB FOR A YEAR, NOW IT IS TIME TO REPLACE THEM WITH SOME DEEMAX. I GUESS I CAN'T SAY THEY ARE BAD AT ALL. FOR THE MONEY, HEY WHY NOT. I RODE THE HELL OUT OF THEM FOR OVER A YEAR BEFORE THEY EVEN CAME OUT OF TRUE. I AM THE KIND OF GUY WHO WHERE'S ALL THE COOL CLOTHES ON THE GOLF COURSE AND CAN'T HIT THE BALL, I WOULD LOVE SOME SINERGY DH FOR OVER A 1K. BUT THESE DID THE JOB. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Slog Monster
a Downhiller
from Spokane, WA USA
Date Reviewed: April 21, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Beacon Bomber | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | came on a used bike from canada | | Strengths: | handles abuse, good for poor riders like me. Who comute "the long way" and need a rim that will last. | | Weaknesses: | I still pop spokes like crazy but I ride rough and I usually just replace the busted ones and not do a full re-build. | | Similar Products Used: | ? old school mavic XC rims & Mustangs. | | Bike Setup: | Stinky Dee-Lux | | Bottom Line: | I'm gonna get another set! I would recommend them to pretty much any rider who spends a lot of time on the trail and in the air. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan
a Weekend Warrior
from northwest
Date Reviewed: November 29, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | any | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | lbs | | Strengths: | Strong, stays true, worth every penny. | | Weaknesses: | none, some people complain that it is too heavy, but it has not made any affect on my ride to the top. | | Similar Products Used: | zac 19: came with bike | | Bike Setup: | Marzocchi z2 BAM, truevative team sylo crank,raleigh m80 frame, raceface low riser, avid mech. disc | | Bottom Line: | Great rim! I am 6'4" 250 pounds and it has taken some abuse. Stays true I would never go back after going to this rim. Looks trick with black hub and spokes. Look into this rim if you need a quality replacement! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Ryan R
a Cross Country Rider
from Long Island N.Y.
Date Reviewed: August 20, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Dirt ones | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | Jenson.com | | Strengths: | Stiffness of the rim for aggresive XC they are much better than my 223's, Width of the rim make for more stabilty when carving turns, The sheer strength of these rims are impresive enough to make anyone want a set. | | Weaknesses: | Weight penalty is high compared to and XC rim but for strength I'll give up on the weight game for these. Tire removal is hell, I now have to use two tire levers when I use to only use one. This makes for trail flats a severe pain in the A$$! | | Similar Products Used: | Mavic, Sun Ringle, WTB | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR | | Bottom Line: | These rims are great I have hit some pretty nice jumps and I have yet to true them. Today I made a little mistake on a simple bunnyhop and came right down on the back rim on a log and nothing. My 223's would have been toast if I did that, Those rims were made out of warm butter not Aluminum. These are far better on stength and stiffness I use to be able to flex my 223's so bad I would make the sideknobs rub the chainstays. I always though I killed them but they were fine. The extra width on the rim makes getting a tire off hell I have to use two tire levers and elbow grease to get my tire off especilly my Maxxis's they are a tight fit! For the only wekness I have an issue with these are still some of the best rims around combine them with some DT spokes, some Velox rim tape and a good set of hubs they are set and forget. My only problem is that I change tire frequently and now getting off a tire is a chore istead of something I could do in fifteen minutes. Oh well crappy tire removal is nothing compared to peace of mind that I'm not walking out of a trail with a dead rim. I'll take strong rims over easy tire removal any day! Best damn rim on the market for value and strength, it's hard to belive the same company who made my crappy 223's made these babies! PEACE. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Groggy Doggy
a
from CT
Date Reviewed: July 14, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Width, stiffness | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Mavic 223, 317 if you consider them similar | | Bike Setup: | Dually with discs | | Bottom Line: | Good trail bike/ freeride lite rim. Weight is reasonable and noticeably stiffer and stronger than xc rims. Great improvement in traction/control when railing fast corners, climbing and rock gardens/technical situations. I'm very happy with the performance but the weight difference is noticeable. I think its well worth it compared to the increase performance. Plus they stay true. Chicks love them too. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hunny Bunny
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin
Date Reviewed: June 8, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Decently strong... wide... stiff... | | Weaknesses: | None so far. | | Similar Products Used: | Mavic 223... Mavic 221. | | Bike Setup: | Stuff n stuff | | Bottom Line: | Nice, wide rims that aren't total porkers. I swapped my entire wheelset, including tires, with the heavier 219 but lighter tires and didn't notice a bit of difference in weight. Might have negated each other, but who knows. All I know is that my tires don't squirm and roll when turning hard. I can track straighter through rough/loose stuff. Since I'm using a different tire, I don't know if the rims do give the tires a wider stance, but i'll eventually test it out.
For the price, a good rim and not too much of a weight penalty unless you race XC or something possibly. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Will
a Downhiller
from OR
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Strengths: | Has survived drop after drop after drop! I was skeptical that a rim this size could survive the abuse of a 190lb freerider. | | Weaknesses: | None yet. | | Similar Products Used: | Every Sun rim. | | Bike Setup: | Bullit | | Bottom Line: | I've done probably hundreds of 5-6 foot drops, over 1000 miles of trail riding and many urban assault sessions with this rim on the back and the worst that has happened to it is a little lateral wobble. Either I'm the world's best wheel builder, or this is a great rim. As I am fond of sayingabhout the French: "Even a stopped clock is right twice a day." But a set and ride worry free. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan E.
a Cross Country Rider
from Lyons, CO
Date Reviewed: May 6, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | lots of them | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Strengths: | Very strong - yet light, a great disc rim for the price | | Weaknesses: | They're made by our friends in France | | Similar Products Used: | Too many rims to mention | | Bike Setup: | '03 Switchblade (Talas) with lots of good stuff | | Bottom Line: | I had these wheels built by Shawn at The Cycologist (www.thecycologist.com), who I reccomend you call next time you need some bomb proof wheels or want the ultimate custom dream bike. He's da man as they say...
Anyway, I wanted these rims for my new Switchblade so I could hammer the downhills with confidence yet still be able to climb to the top of said hill.....needless to say these rims rule. Built up with XT hubs & DT Swiss spokes. Very strong, nimble-feeling, light weight, even when compared to 317's (the difference is so minimal it just doesn't matter). Simply put, these are great disc specific rims, even if they are made by Frenchies.
Be sure to check out The Cycologist if your having some custom wheels built, you won't be disappointed. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dima hon
a Downhiller
from landan
Date Reviewed: April 19, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | aston hill | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | action cycles | | Strengths: | realy strong,light (compared to dee max!)and cheap.
oh so dependable | | Weaknesses: | not quite strong enuff/needs to be a tad wider. | | Similar Products Used: | halo combats,mavic dee max,mavic 521 and 321,sunn and intense. | | Bike Setup: | kona stinky 2003 out of the box. | | Bottom Line: | although ive only had these rims for a week, ive been able
to get a good picture of what there like just by the "feel" of them.so far so good,yeh,id say so although im used to rims with a bit more meat,these seem pretty capable of the
extreme treatment but i wouldn't push it.eg:don't go jumping off any cliffs.
wheel stregnth depends on 3 things,1.the quality of the wheels rim,spokes and hub.2.the quality of the build and 3.the riders style.
by this i mean its possible for an old person to destroy the strongest wheel out there;it all depends on the riders
riding style meaning:how they land (either awkwardly or nicely or if they hit things side on or head on).
a good wheel for those who are experianced and dont land sideways. fin | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dima hon
a Downhiller
from landan
Date Reviewed: April 19, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | aston hill | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | action cycles | | Strengths: | realy strong,light (compared to dee max!)and cheap.
oh so dependable | | Weaknesses: | not quite strong enuff/needs to be a tad wider. | | Similar Products Used: | halo combats,mavic dee max,mavic 521 and 321,sunn and intense. | | Bike Setup: | kona stinky 2003 out of the box. | | Bottom Line: | although ive only had these rims for a week, ive been able
to get a good picture of what there like just by the "feel" of them.so far so good,yeh,id say so although im used to rims with a bit more meat,these seem pretty capable of the
extreme treatment but i wouldn't push it.eg:don't go jumping off any cliffs.
wheel stregnth depends on 3 things,1.the quality of the wheels rim,spokes and hub.2.the quality of the build and 3.the riders style.
by this i mean its possible for an old person to destroy the strongest wheel out there;it all depends on the riders
riding style meaning:how they land (either awkwardly or nicely or if they hit things side on or head on).
a good wheel for those who are experianced and dont land sideways. fin | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Randy
a Downhiller
from Morristown, NY
Date Reviewed: April 16, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | strong, good weight, good tire holding power | | Weaknesses: | right in the middle of 2 good rims, i almost got the 321 | | Similar Products Used: | Rhyno light | | Bottom Line: | This rim is a good freeride/trail rim. It can do anything, but keep the drops under 10' and you are good. I always got Rhynos, but I tried this. It weighs a hair more, but the strength seems to be higher. Overall great rim. I suggest it to any Fr/trailrider mutant | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kyle
a
from Glendale Arizona
Date Reviewed: March 20, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | std equip on bike | | Strengths: | lightweight and strong | | Bottom Line: | I flat spotted mine in three places before I bent the axel that they were laced to. I do some lightweight free riding, nothing bigger than 5 feet, and plenty of trails and urban riding.
If this is what your into i suggest getting something stronger, but for purely XC or agressive XC they should hold up well. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin
a Weekend Warrior
from Blacksburg, VA
Date Reviewed: March 16, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Pandapas Pond | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | JensonUSA | | Strengths: | Very strong and wide rim, great for pounding and hardcore cross country. Holds the tire really well. | | Weaknesses: | It doesn't have Mavic's SUP welding, but it still appears more then strong enough. Its alittle heavier then the 317, but it can do much more. | | Similar Products Used: | Mavic 317, Spinergy SD-3 | | Bike Setup: | GF Sugar frame, Black Elite 8/100, Avid Disc Brakes, All XT derail and shifters, RaceFace Crankset and BB | | Bottom Line: | Mavic has produced a great, low price disc rim. I had 317's on my XT hubs and they kept taco-ing or I dented the rim badly. After replacing 3 317 rims (I am a slow learner), I went to the F219 rim. It has held up so much better during the light freeriding, urban assault, and trail riding that I do.
This rim is heavier then the 317, so if you are a racer or weight psycho, then don't get it. But if you ride hard, then go with this rim.
If anything ever happens to this rim, I will post again. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Trl Lvr
a
from Palmdale
Date Reviewed: November 14, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Strong and wide | | Bottom Line: | I built up a 2002 Turner XCE with this rim. I am a weight freek deep down, and I went back and forth over the issue of light rims vs wider rims. My Titus RX had lightweight 517s and it was always cool to hand someone my ultra light front wheel (DT revo spokes and CK hubs)and see the expression on their face.
But my new XCE is all about the ride. And man did I made the right decision!
I am completely convinced that these rims are one of the major players in making this new bike so awesome. The tires do not squirm on the rims and take a set much better which makes them carve through the turns like a bobsled. And because they are wider and support the tire so much better, my jumping has improved a thousand percent. My landings are much more controlled now, because the tires don't fold over on the rim.
Anyway, I am now convinced that for skinny, narrow XC rims, only non-converted cross country racing weight weenies and roadies need apply. The F219s are for the rest of us who ride real trails in real conditions. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
npeter
a Downhiller
from so cal.
Date Reviewed: October 11, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | nice all-around rim for anyone who occasionally does downhills, rides rough terrain that includes uphill climbs, not too heavy, look good (black) | | Weaknesses: | ideally, would be welded NOT pinned, and would come in a UST version (maybe next year?) | | Similar Products Used: | wtb laser dh, mavic x317, bontrager, etc. | | Bike Setup: | 6 inch / 7 inch suspension, 2.5 inch weirwolf tires | | Bottom Line: | wide enough for fairly large tires, seem strong so far (about 6 weeks of hard riding), medium weight (around 570 g) allows easy pedalling. for riders on 5 inch + travel bikes that are getting into drops, occasional lift served downhilling etc. but still want a bike that can go on 30 mile epic XC rides, this appears to be the best rim available today. for some reason it's often overlooked; i read some reviews on nsmb.com that convinced me these were the way to go. good price for a mavic. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robert
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle
Date Reviewed: September 29, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Strong, price, black | | Weaknesses: | NONE | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale CAAD4, XT, XTR, Lefty
F219/Hope Bulb,/DT Comp.(Rear) Sun DS1-XC/Coda (Front) | | Bottom Line: | I always bend rear rims. This is the first rim I've had that stays true, ride after ride. I only use it on the rear. It might be slighty heaver than a regular XC rim, but I Don't care, because thats one less thing I have to worry about. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Brown
a Downhiller
from Salt Lake City, UT
Date Reviewed: July 16, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Hell, all of them | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$45.00 | | Purchased At: | GUTHRIE BICYCLE | | Strengths: | Lightweight, Strong as all hell, they come in black | | Weaknesses: | They don't spray down my bike for me after each ride | | Similar Products Used: | Sun Mammoths, RhynoLites | | Bike Setup: | 2001 Diamondback X-3 frame, avid mech. discs, XT disc hubs, Continental vertical pro 2.3's, Race face XC Isis cranks, XT drivetrain, Sram 9.0's | | Bottom Line: | The rims kick some serious ass. This year I was trying to build a full suspension bike that would tackle every kind of riding from trails to downhill. These rims were the perfect match for that. They are lightweight so you can actually enjoy riding uphill, yet strong enough for lift access downhill trails. I ride lifts at Deer Valley every week and the rims haven't come out of true yet. Guthrie Bicycles in Salt Lake City hooked me up with a good deal on these and they built my wheelset to perfection. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Freeride4life
a Downhiller
from California
Date Reviewed: March 22, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | JensonsUSA | | Strengths: | Stronger than any XC rims but not as heavy as downhill rims. They will take a 26x2.5" tire. Bombproof! | | Weaknesses: | The seams are not welded, but for 40 bucks a piece, who cares! | | Similar Products Used: | Mavic X317's | | Bike Setup: | 2002 Cove stiffeeFR, Fox vanilla 125RLC, King Steelset, King ISO disc hubs, Hope enduro's, Raceface fr BB and Northshore Isis Crankset, XTR ders. and shifeters, Thomson seatpost and stem, easton monkeylite bar and SDG big boy saddle. | | Bottom Line: | I had these laced up with straight 14 guage spokes W/ brass nipples on King Iso disc hubs. They are absolutely bombproof. These rims are built for the everyday free rider with a little bit of downhill thrown in. If you want to run a little fatter tires and want a great all around rim, GET THESE! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from upstate NY
Date Reviewed: March 15, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | Speedgoat | | Strengths: | Strong, stiff, cheap. | | Weaknesses: | none really | | Similar Products Used: | Sun Rhyno Lites, Mavic x3.1's, Sun 0 degree XC's, Bontager Mavericks | | Bike Setup: | Wheelset consists of Hope Bulb disc hubs, 14/15g butted spokes, brass nipples, laced 3x to F219's | | Bottom Line: | Ok so I'm the one guy who bought these rims.
I ride XC in technical east coast type trails. Not really much of a drop off type rider. But I'm sure these rims can handle it. They're not quite downhill and not race day rims, they're for everyday.
The 219 is basically Mavic's answer to Sun's Rhyno Lite in disc form. If you're even researching this rim you must be looking to build a strong wheel. The 219 will suit those needs. I've ridden Rhyno Lite's for years with great success, but thought I'd take a chance on something different. So far so good.
It's 570g. lycra-clad, euro, weight weenie types need not apply. If you can hump the weight you'll like these.
I hate standing in front of the truing stand, and these rims, when built up properly make owning one unneccesary.
Had speedgoat build them and they did an excellent job and I highly recommend them.
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