Product Description
Stan's ZTR Arch rim combines the lightweight design of their race-specific rims with more internal reinforcements to create a super-strong, stiff 29er.
Designed for aggressive cross country use
FEA optimized center arch increases stiffness more than 20% over the ZTR 355
Unmatched strength to weight ratio for a cross country rim
Welded joint
Black anodized finish
Can be used with or without tubes
32 Holes
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Submitted by
babu
a Cross Country RiderDate Reviewed: May 10, 2012
Strengths: Durable, light for its intended use, uses regular, common, easy to find spokes, super easy to set-up tubeless.Weaknesses: None.Bottom Line: These rims are built around a DT Swiss 350 rear hub and a Cannondale Lefty SL front hub. They are being used on a Cannondale Flash 29er that sees extensive use in the NY/NJ/PA area. I weigh 145lbs. The wheelset was laced using DT Swiss SuperComp double butted spokes and alloy nipples. Although I could have gone with the lighter Crest rims for my type of riding, I chose the Arches because I wanted a stronger rim that will last and that will not have me worry about. The wheelset weighs in at 1850g, which is almost 400g lighter that the SunRingle Equalizer 25 that came on my bike. This is with the DT RWS bolt-thru rear axle. For the past 7 months I used the wheelset for all sorts of rides and endurance races on rocky East Coast terrain. The rims have stayed true and have not had any issues with the built whatsoever. Most probably this has a lot to do with the fact that the wheelset was handbuilt by a reputable builder (Thank you, Mike!). Furthermore, I know the rims received multiple rock hits on their walls, but with the exception of a few scratches, no complaints so far. The types of trails I ride don't have too many jumps, or better yet no big jumps or drops, but the Arches handled everything my XC trails had to offer. (actually there are some big drops, but I am not courageous enough to try them) One last thing: I am running the wheelset tubeless using Stan's brew, with Continental Race Kings ( great tires). No flats at all!!! There are many lighter options to choose from, but for this price I got a reliable, good overall quality wheelset that will provide many years of service.
Duration Product Used: Blue Mountain, Peekskill, NY
Price Paid:
$711.00
Purchased At: www.lacemine29.com
Similar Products Used: All sorts of mountain bikes, FSs, HTs, rigids, 26rs, 29rs...
Bike Setup: 2011 Cannondale Flash 29er
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Mark_123
a Cross Country Rider
from Roanoke, VADate Reviewed: July 27, 2010
Strengths: light, strong, easy to go tubeless, stay trueWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: Rim are stiff, stay true and allow use of non-tubeless tires to run tubeless. Good wheels make the single speed go, this will be my rim from now on.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: Mavic Crosstrail
Bike Setup: Raleigh XXIX SS, BB7, Hope 2 hubs, Racing Ralphs, Stan's sealant
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ZipsBiker
a Racer
from Orange CountyDate Reviewed: March 15, 2010
Strengths: Strong, light, works great tubelessWeaknesses: none so farBottom Line: I am primarily a trail/all mountain rider that likes to focus on going fast on technical downhill. I started racing and purchased these for my xc race bike. I have ridden 2 24 Hour of Moab events (among other races) on these where they took quite a beating and remained very true.
I weigh 180 lbs with no gear. I had no problem mountain a Maxxis Crossmark (rear) and Ignitor (front) using Stan's sealant. This is a great product and I would definitely recommend them.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: The Path Bike Shop
Bike Setup: Niner Air 9. Stan's Arch 29ers, Hope Pro II's. Not sure on the spokes.
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D1PHAM
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Clara, CA, USADate Reviewed: May 17, 2009
Strengths: -Light ~ 480 grams.
-Stiffer than the 355's.
-Nice anodized black finish.
-Can be run with tubes or without.
-Holds air very well when running tubeless.
Weaknesses: -Can be difficult to get certain tires mounted on the rim.
-Could not get the tire bead seated correctly when running tubes.Bottom Line: Took me all but 15 minutes to convert to tubeless. All ZTR rims only require the yellow tape and valve stem to run tubeless. Since the tire beads sit lower in the rim due to "BTS Technology", you get a very supple ride when running tubeless due to the increased air volume. Which is probably one of the main reasons for making the switch to tubeless. Increased trail compliance and traction alone were great! I'll never ride with tubes again!
Favorite Trail: Skeggs
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Universal Cycles
Similar Products Used: Mavic 717's
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Krankensteine
a Cross Country Rider
from Springfield, MODate Reviewed: May 7, 2009
Strengths: Light, strong, runs light regular tires as tubeless and runs them at low pressure which gives great stick and low rolling resistance.Weaknesses: None that I can findBottom Line: The previous reviewer should post comments on the Crow tire not the Arch Rim.
I can find no weakness in the Arch rims. I ride very rocky technical terrain and have found these to be flawless. Rims have taken lots of abuse and still seem like new. Best part is running tubeless with nonUST tires. I need tubeless more than anything because of the many thorns on the trails I ride. Have never had any issues and have tried many different tire combination's.
Favorite Trail: Syllamo
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Industry Nine
Similar Products Used: Mavic, Salsa, DT Swiss
Bike Setup: Niner Sir 9, single speed
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smokinjoe
a Racer
from mtn home arkDate Reviewed: November 3, 2008
Strengths: bigger bite with tire, greater traction when working, smoother all around better ride, when works.Weaknesses: sealant sucks, messy, doesnt work as claimed. The Crow is mere tissue paper, punctures, tears, rips, sealant just squirts right out.Bottom Line: Great idea, just needs alot of work on their sealant. Inverted shaking and using the syringe is a joke. Cant even get a miniscual amount of sealant in the tire thru the valve stem (valve core removed) without sediments clogging up stem, then you have to remove the stem clean up the spilled sealant and so on. Sealant doesnt clog holes as claimed. The crow is a great tire for fairly smooth non technical hardpack with minimal rocks but hang it up on anything thats a bit more technical. Finally ended up throwing the crow in the trash after i pinched it half a dozen times and went thru a load of sealant and a million curse words. Just not worth the effort. Save your money and buy a real set of USTs not ones that require liquid. 163 lb with 26-30psi.
Favorite Trail: sylamo
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: stans
Similar Products Used: Bontrager UST,
Bike Setup: Xcaliber 29er
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Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from Wash. DC & Hong KongDate Reviewed: April 14, 2008
Strengths: - Weight
- Strength, does not go out of true easily
- Easy to get tires to seal up on tubless rimWeaknesses: The Stans Sticker on the rim is not the best looking.Bottom Line: I only write reviews when I really like a product or really dislike a product. I also won't write a review until I have used it properly. We all know you can't know most bike parts in a few rides.
I am a pretty big rider 6 ft 190lb and have been pounding these rims for over a year. I was really concerned when I first purchased these wheels since they were so light and I thought they would be trash in short order. Well that isn't true. These things have been wonderful. They are strong, light and easy to work with when using Stans juice. I use Kenda Karma and SB8's (tubed) and the seal up very well.
I had purchased a set of Mavic Cross max SL's at the same time for my 26in bike and have had nothing but trouble with them. You can't go wrong with the Arch's
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Conte's Bicycles, Arlington
Similar Products Used: Mavic Cross Max SL, Spinergy Xcylone and a variety of Mavic spoked rims.
Bike Setup: Niner 29er AIR, full xtr w/Reba Race (wheels - Stans ,DT Swiss 240 hubs, DT swiss spokes)
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