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Wilson
a Cross Country Rider
from SD, CADate Reviewed: November 9, 2002
Strengths: Strong, well built. Have stayed true through quite a bit of riding, including some downhill stuff at Big Bear.Weaknesses: Packaging?Bottom Line: I bought this as a package deal with an Avid Mech Disc. I upgraded the hub to a Hope XC from the stock XT and the rim to a Sun 0 Degree XC rim (It's 3x, 32h, straight 14g spokes). I'm a pretty light guy, but in all my travels, this (front) wheel has stayed true. I was impressed as most wheels I've had (besides my Cane Creek rear wheel) have required a bit of truing after the initial break in period. Perhaps the handbuilding of this wheel helped. I dunno. Either way, it's been a trouble free wheeel and I guess that's a pretty good compliment. It sounds like I might be the minority but when I called them to change the hub and rim on the wheel, they were more than willing to discuss the weights and specs of different parts with me and were very helpful in general. Also, I was impressed that they allowed me to swap parts on a package deal. Oh, about the weaknesses: the "box" that the wheel came in seemed like it was a handmade box from other flaps of cardboard. Everything was fine but it wasn't the most impressive thing I've ever seen...
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Stuff that rolls
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Kevin Tranor
a Weekend Warrior
from PortlandDate Reviewed: April 5, 2002
Strengths: I have the airbomb built XT hubs on WTB laserdisk. The things are still dead straight after 1 full yearWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: I am so impressed with this, my first wheelset that didn't
need monthly tunes. Airbomb use a fellow named Aaron who built for Rocky Mt. in Canada - I checked if he is still the wheel builder and talked to him directly as I ordered a King wheelset from them
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$199.00
Purchased At: airbomb
Similar Products Used: lots
Bike Setup: Titus in XC mode
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John Fleming
a Weekend Warrior
from BloomingtonDate Reviewed: January 21, 2002
Strengths: Really really strong. Have stayed true longer than expectedWeaknesses: Rims are ATB surface, don't have the machined sidewalls (like the XLs) They would be even stronger. Airbomb builds a very good custom wheel but take about 2 weeks to get them out the door.Bottom Line: Go for the custom wheels if you are heavy, it pays in the end
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$169.00
Purchased At: airbomb
Similar Products Used: Cane Creek Cronos
Bike Setup: Kona HeiHei
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James Seattle
a Weekend Warrior
from CompstonDate Reviewed: December 29, 2001
Strengths: Nice black on black, great deal, came fast. Skewers included- I got the Deore Hubs on R.Lite rims and they have been perfect for a machine built wheel especiallyWeaknesses: Deore hubs are heavyBottom Line: nice, tough, cheap wheels. These guys have Kenda 2.35 tires that are pretty good fit with the wheels
Favorite Trail: Sliprock
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At: airbomb
Bike Setup: Azonic DS 1
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Grant
a Cross Country Rider
from Birmingham, AL, USADate Reviewed: November 6, 2001
Strengths: Rock Solid. Mine are built around Shimano Deore hubs, though they did come form Airbomb.Weaknesses: Might be a little heavy if you care about heavy. I don't.Bottom Line: I rode the trail today on Rhyno lites that convinced me that Mavic 221's are for those with a death wish.
I was amazed after having ridden my favorite local trail on Bontrager Corvairs first, then cruddy Mavic 221s, to find that the Rhyno Lites are still as true after that same ride as when we left the house.
The trail was rocky with rocky climbs and rocky downhills and....did I mention rocks? With no grace whatsoever from me, these things did well throughout. Not even a hint off wobble.
Also, they just felt good. Hard to explain, but the whole ride just felt solid and kind of locked in.
I heartily suggest them.
Favorite Trail: Oak Mountain
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$89.00
Purchased At: Airbomb.com
Similar Products Used: Mavic 221 UB
Bike Setup: 1998 Trek 930
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Rich Dalles
a Weekend Warrior
from PembertonDate Reviewed: October 11, 2001
Strengths: Great value, good buildWeaknesses: Rims won't take anything bigger than 2.4Bottom Line: These guys pump out tons of wheels and have the price/performance balance right. Nothing special but a surprise value
Favorite Trail: ladies
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$139.00
Purchased At: airbomb
Similar Products Used: var
Bike Setup: Joker with Mr T
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Rieta Ulativ
a Weekend Warrior
from New YorkDate Reviewed: October 23, 2000
Strengths: Keep on staying true, sidewalls not worn throughWeaknesses: Rims are heavier than I thoughtBottom Line: A handbuilt wheelset usually costs way more than this, they
told me one of the secrets is linseed oil instead of spoke
prep and a ton of pre-stressing. Get brass nipps.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$169.00
Purchased At: airbomb
Similar Products Used: X517 (bent)
Bike Setup: Nukeproof Stealth
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Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from Londonderry, NHDate Reviewed: June 20, 2000
Strengths: Bomber build, staying true riding hard!Weaknesses: Weight!Bottom Line: Can't believe the quality bulid of these rims and the great customer service I had! The only issue I had was I wanted black hubs and got chrome...but honestly believe it was a mis-undersatnding during a conversation I had with them! Bevin also refunded me with store credit when the price dropped right after I had mine built! Overall, they were great to deal with!
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Mavic's that came on 98FSR Comp
Bike Setup: 98 FSR Comp, Race Face low riser bar, WTB saddle and these great rims!
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Asif Shaikh
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver, BCDate Reviewed: May 26, 2000
Strengths: noneWeaknesses: Extremely poor quality. Very poor customer serviceBottom Line: I would never buy anything from airbomb.com again. Wheels are not even close to being true. Very poor customer service. It seems, according to one employee, Bevin, that expecting the same quality as a local bike shop is absurd. Bevin explained that since they are an internet business, a customer should not expect anything much in the way of customer service unless he were spending " $7000 or $8000 " and then maybe that would be a long shot. Bevin was also kind enough to explain that the fact that I had just spent $1500( not close enough to his 7-8 thousand mark) at airbomb.com the previous week did not entitle me to any expectation of customer service any that I should quit "moaning" if I was still unhappy. I would never trust these people again with anything.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
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Asif Shaikh
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver, BCDate Reviewed: May 26, 2000
Strengths: noneWeaknesses: Extremely poor quality. Very poor customer serviceBottom Line: I would never buy anything from airbomb.com again. Wheels are not even close to being true. Very poor customer service. It seems, according to one employee, Bevin, that expecting the same quality as a local bike shop is absurd. Bevin explained that since they are an internet business, a customer should not expect anything much in the way of customer service unless he were spending " $7000 or $8000 " and then maybe that would be a long shot. Bevin was also kind enough to explain that the fact that I had just spent $1500( not close enough to his 7-8 thousand mark) at airbomb.com the previous week did not entitle me to any expectation of customer service any that I should quit "moaning" if I was still unhappy. I would never trust these people again with anything.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
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bilbo
a Cross Country Rider
from vegasDate Reviewed: March 13, 2000
Strengths: cost
stregnthWeaknesses: heavyBottom Line: i had airbomb (john to be specific) lace me up some hope ti-glide (splined) hubs to sun rhyno lites. and since mtbr would not add a new category for them, i am sticking the review here. basically john at airbomb does everything that you want a custom wheelbuilder to do. you tell him what you want. then he asks the right questions. and you get a solid wheelset. forget about machine built rims using grade 'a' components or high zoot 600+ dollar wheelsets. this is where you put your money. six months of rocks, jumps, drop offs, and bombing over baby heads later and the wheels are still true. i used to be in the habbit of checking my rims for trueness after every ride but lately i hardly even need to look. if you are looking for a custom rim builder, i recommend you give them a shot at puting together your next wheelset. period. five flamin' turds.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: crosslands
cane creek WAM
xt-517
Bike Setup: turner xce
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Cam
a Weekend Warrior
from Nanaimo BCDate Reviewed: February 22, 2000
Strengths: Strong!Great build!Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: I've folded a Rhyno lite built by someone else somewhere else, but the ones I'm on now are still true (even though they probably shouldn't be). These wheels are great for aggressive, big boy riding. You can't beat the price, service or the quality of the build.
Favorite Trail: Oakridge
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Rhyno lite with xt
Bike Setup: Cove Stiffee, Manitou X-vert
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tony
a Cross Country Rider
from huntsville, alDate Reviewed: January 16, 2000
Strengths: a great wheelset for clydesdale riding.
solid and true construction.
good value.Weaknesses: doesn't come with rim liners.Bottom Line: i'm thoroughly pleased with this wheelset. i'm 240 pounds and with complete confidence have ridden this wheelset on some of the most rugged trails in alabama, tennessee and pennsylvania. for the price, $125 plus s&h, these wheels are of great value. as the others have said the service at airbomb was excellent.
Favorite Trail: fell mtn, carbondale, pa.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: mavix 221 w/lx hub and specialized radial stout front
Bike Setup: 98 stumpy m2 with a heavy judy t2/c3 xl.
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Grant
a Weekend Warrior
from VancouverDate Reviewed: November 30, 1999
Strengths:
Straight and trueWeaknesses:
noneBottom Line: A great deal if they were build by machine but
handbuilt? - can't say enough
Favorite Trail:
Ladies only
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Similar Products Used:
XTR/521
Bike Setup:
Dekerf
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Dale
a Weekend Warrior
from TorontoDate Reviewed: November 11, 1999
Strengths:
Quality BuildWeaknesses:
Bit heavier than XTBottom Line: Perfectly straight wheelset after dozens of rides. John is super nice to deal with - he's the
builder. Incredible price
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
RPM
Bike Setup:
Airbomb reynolds 853
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