The DX23 features WTB’s legendary rim quality at an entry-level price point. The 23-millimeter wide XC rim features a CNC’d braking surface and wear indicators.
Submitted by
Farmer Ted
a Cross Country Rider
from Fort Collins, CO USA Date Reviewed: March 29, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Fast and Technical
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
online clearance
Strengths:
cheap, reasonable weight, builds nicely
Weaknesses:
heavier than premium rims. Not eyeletted. Designed for XC riding so don't jump it off of cliffs!!!
Similar Products Used:
Mavic
Bike Setup:
XT Hardtail
Bottom Line:
I bought one of these super cheap to transfer onto my Frankenstien bike after boinging one of my old Mavics on a rock. This is an entry level rim for sure BUT if it is built right it's just fine. Keep in mind that the strength of a wheel/ rim is 100% dependent on how the wheel is built. The longevity of a wheel is 100% dependent on how it's ridden. Take a poorly built wheel and give it to a beginner rider and kiss the whole thing goodbye. I have been building wheels for 15 years and built this into a strong handbuilt wheel and ride it in fast and technicial type XC riding. It has held up great and is plenty strong. I've had to true it a few times but ALL wheels need truing now and then...it's a fact of life. Learn how to true your own wheels and it won't be such a big deal. This is a great rim for the money!!!
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Submitted by
2wheelsguy
a Cross Country Rider
from Franklin, OH, USA Date Reviewed: October 6, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Cesar's Creek
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Wheelie Fun
Strengths:
They make my bike roll.
Weaknesses:
They never stay true. I am an average rider and these can't hold my riding for SQUAT!
Bike Setup:
Marin Trail
Bottom Line:
If they came on your bike (like me) use them until they break. Any kind of jump or average sized hump, they will bend and come out of true. They suck.
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Submitted by
belowambient
a Downhiller
from boise Date Reviewed: September 17, 2008
Favorite Trail:
3 bears
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
everything... worst rims ever
Bike Setup:
specialized cirrus comp
Bottom Line:
i have these on my road bike, and i purchased them after the lhs swore up and down they would fit my riding style... i have had them trued probably 5 times now and they still aren;t round...
avoid this rim at all costs...
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Submitted by
Han Bozo
a Downhiller
from C'burg Date Reviewed: May 16, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Clown Head
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Stock
Strengths:
It is round.
Weaknesses:
The rim is weak. My wife used these and she is a very cautious and mellow rider. She had ONE crash and bent the hell out of these rims
Bike Setup:
Marin Bear Valley
Bottom Line:
weak, don't wreck
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