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Atomlab Pimplite Rim

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Atomlab Pimplite Rim: Based on the profile of the amazingly string Trailpimp rim but with a smaller box section and shorter, thicker side walls. 170g lighter than the Trailpimp and even more durable at lower tire pressures.


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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by FueledbyAlex

Date Reviewed: March 5, 2013

Strengths:    Strength, durability, lazer etching, and several color choices.

Weaknesses:    None so far

Bottom Line:   
I have these laced up for a Hope Pro2 front hub and an Atomlab's Pimp rear 9speed hub with Atomlab's spokes and torque nipples. I have them mounted on my Specialized Demo 8 and I've used them several times with zero issues and even when landing sketchy, off camber, or casing doubles. They stay true as the rim tape advertises from Atomlab and the light weight of the wheels makes the Demo so nimble and pedal friendly. I'm really impressed with these and would highly recommend it to anyone. They've switched from the sticker labels to lazer etching on the rims which only adds to the pimpness.
Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by fawndog a Downhiller from Oakland CA

Date Reviewed: December 7, 2011

Strengths:    Strong rims, nice deep V for easily mounting tires

Weaknesses:    Stickers peeled off, but they actually look better

Bottom Line:   
I thought maybe these rims would be too flimsy for DH, NOT! They are laced to Hadley hubs so the wheel as a whole was pretty strong. The first Whistler trip was 5 days and not even a hiccup. Then I tried a light tire at Northstar, I got 4 snake bites on rocks but never damaged these rims. A second trip to Whistler and I only broke a spoke, container drops roots rocks, a true test. I loned the bike to a friend, and later he professed that he was to nice to them. His rental on the other hand got 2 dents per rim on DTs.
This will be my third season pounding these things, I don't stress too much on cost if something works well, but these are reasonable light hoops.

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Favorite Trail:   Any

Duration Product Used:   2 Years

Price Paid:    $70.00

Purchased At:   Wheelset came on bik

Similar Products Used:   Azonic Mavic WTB DTSwiss

Bike Setup:   V10/v10c
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