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Bucknbronc
a Racer
from Lawrence, KSDate Reviewed: October 12, 2011
Strengths: Nothing above averageWeaknesses: Nipples and rim.Bottom Line: The Bontragar Race Lite wheel set came with this bike when I bought it in 2008. My main issue was with the rear nipples braking. After the third one broke within one month I had Sunflower Bike shop replace all the rear nipples with brass in November of 09. I haven't had any issue with it since. I did have the rear bearing seize up. I had the hub rebuilt and due to normal wear on the cassett it was replaced.
After a catostrophic endover on the trail the front wheel was taken in for a broken nipple in Sept. 2011 and upon further inspection a crack in the rim was discovered. The wheel was still under warranty and was replaced with a complete Bontragar Rhythm Pro Scadium. I had all brass nipples installed which probabley wasn't nessasary. I never had a problem with the front nipples on the Race Lite, however, aluminum nipples do corrode and the service life is not as long as brass. Brass is a bit heavier as well.
Overall the Race Lite rims worked well on most of the terrain I rode on such as rock gardens, roots, gravel roads and single track. I give the wheel set 3 chilies for overall performance.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: Trek Bike of Shawnee
Similar Products Used: Rhythm Pro Scadium
Bike Setup: Deor 9 speed cassett, stock rear hub, XT front derailuer, SRAM XO rear deraileur, XO twist shifters, Avid Juicy 7 brakes, blah blah blah
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victory65
a Weekend Warrior
from wellingtonDate Reviewed: June 4, 2011
Strengths: Durable, very durable.Weaknesses: Tough to seat bead of tire when changing but probably not rim issue.Bottom Line: Bottom line is I beat on this bike, and beat on these wheels. They've been trued twice, and keep on taking a beating. I've had no issues with the hubs at all. I was looking into changing up but after reading several reviews on other wheelsets, I'll ride these until they can no longer be trued. Gotta give it 5 flamin' chilis across the board, because I"ve had the bike for nearly 4 years and ride two to three times a week. I've hit the nastiest rock gardens in south florida, and can't seem to break them.
Favorite Trail: markham
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: wheels of wellington
Similar Products Used: Came atock with bike. Other Bontrager wheel sets on Trek hardtail.
Bike Setup: 2006 Gary Fisher Fat Possum XT
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noot
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonton, ABDate Reviewed: May 14, 2011
Strengths: Came on bike
Relatively strong
Relatively light
Good for tubelessWeaknesses: Came on bike
Relatively heavyBottom Line: These came on my 2008 HiFi Deluxe. For a stock rim they aren't bad. I'm 220lbs, and I was worried I'd need to replace them soon, but I never had a problem (surprisingly). They lasted 2 years, and even then I only replaced them because I got a good deal on some Rhythms.
For a stock rim, they look decent, and set up tubeless well. The tire bead "snaps" into the rim (or at least, snaps OUT when removing).
If you get these stock, don't worry, they're easily ridable until you feel the need to get something lighter, or potentially stronger, or both (Rhythm).
Favorite Trail: Ones with dirt
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: Bontrager Rhythm Pro
etc
Bike Setup: HiFi Deluxe
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Filippo
a Cross Country Rider
from PhoenixDate Reviewed: February 10, 2011
Strengths: StrengthWeaknesses: WidthBottom Line: I have ridden these wheels hard for almost 2 yrs and they've seen some abuse. I weigh 165 lbs and have ridden them on National and Mormon trails at South Mountain and Trail 100. I put them in the truing stand to find that they were still within about 2mm! They're still within 100 grams of wheelsets that cost a lot more. I wish they had a bit wider profile but can't blame them for that.
Favorite Trail: Black Canyon
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: on a GF Super Calibe
Similar Products Used: Mavic, Shimano XT, Deore
Bike Setup: GF Supercaliber stock, Juicy 5, Sram X9...
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galedhduck
a Cross Country Rider
from lancaster, pa, usaDate Reviewed: November 7, 2010
Strengths: does the job, disc brake version works well, only trued a tiny bit once in a years time of maybe 40 rides (I do mostly road/cross).Weaknesses: heavy, 2000 grams vs. 1500 for a race wheelsetBottom Line: Wheel is durable, no complaints, trued easily the one time I decided to fine tune the little bit it needed. Engages fine, it is a great wheel for worry free riding deep in the woods. If you have problems with these it may be the spoke tension needs adjusted by a professional and then you would be trouble free, sometimes any wheel company has a set or two escape from the factory without proper tensioning so always check your investment before riding.
Go hammer.
Favorite Trail: rocky
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: on used bike
Similar Products Used: ck hubs to dt rims (i built)
Bike Setup: epic full susp. fox forks (only way to go)
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rafaperron
a Cross Country Rider
from Querétaro, MéxicoDate Reviewed: October 10, 2010
Strengths: These wheels use of standard spokes and bearings, allowing you to buy them from any bike or bearings shop the day you need them.Weaknesses: Wheels are tubeless, but when I bought the bike (wheels came with the bike), the bike came with standard tires. I need to buy the rim strap, valves and tires separately.Bottom Line: I use to mountain bike 4 to 5 days a week, and after 3 years these wheels are still riding smoothly. First the front suspension was replaced, then frame cracks on two pieces and now I have them as spare parts for my new bike.
As an example of durability free wheel has never been replaced. Free wheel was replaced several times from my old Shimano hubs.
Favorite Trail: Nevado de Colima
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: Tekno Bike
Similar Products Used: 1.- Shimano XT hub / Campagnolo K2 Rim, 2.- Shimano XT hub / Mavic rim
Bike Setup: Trek Top Fuel 8 with Hutchinson Barracuda 2.3"
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Juki
a Cross Country Rider
from CroatiaDate Reviewed: October 6, 2010
Strengths: LightWeaknesses: Weak :)Bottom Line: The front wheel went bust after a hard fall. The feel in the bends downhill is twitchy, that was before my fall. They just seem too weak.
The 28 hole rim is a big no-no, because there are no spares around. Now I have to get a new front wheel, and drop a perfectly good Bontrager hub...
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Bike Setup: Trek Fuel EX8 2008.
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smilinsteve
a Cross Country Rider
from Castle Rock, CODate Reviewed: September 28, 2010
Strengths: Stay true, smooth bearings.Weaknesses: Not super light.Bottom Line: These wheels have stayed perfectly straight for me, the spoke tension has not varied, the hubs spin smooth with no slop and no adjustments needed. They seem a little tough to seat tire beads, as Bontrager tubeless ready is known for. Havent tried using them tubeless yet.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$170.00
Purchased At: Craigslist
Similar Products Used: Mavic Shimano etc.
Bike Setup: SC superlight
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Fippo
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix, AZDate Reviewed: September 15, 2010
Strengths: Strength, weight, priceBottom Line: I've been on these wheels for over a year and they've seen a lot of abuse. I only weigh 165lbs but after beating on these on Trail 100, the Whiskey Off-Road, Barn Burner... I have to give them high marks. They could be lighter but for what I paid I have no complaints.
Favorite Trail: Shultz Pass
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: friend
Similar Products Used: Mavic, Shimano
Bike Setup: Gary Fisher Supercaliber 29er, Sram x-9, Avid 7's
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richardbunge
a Cross Country Rider
from South AfricaDate Reviewed: April 27, 2010
Strengths: Holds tubeless very well - Fairl strong and just need to do bearings now sfter nearly 3 yearsWeaknesses: Snapped nearly all of the spokes on the rear wheel ( apparently a bad batch ) Duracycles re spoked my rear wheel no charge - I say fairly strong as they are still alive - I tend to thrash my equipment ! I have managed to put a big bend in the rear and right now another spoke has gone - Probably the big drop offs with a hardtail. The spoke snapping was the only real issue ( could always finish a ride even if id snapped spokes I have hammered these rims and although buckled they are still doing the job .Bottom Line: Good allround but spokes snapping at the nipples on a weekly basis is just disturbing _ Might have got a dud though !
Favorite Trail: Tribal Land
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: Duracycles
Similar Products Used: olympic rims - buckled rear beyond repair !
Bike Setup: Have used these rims on 3 Scott hard tail Mongoose hardtail and Santa Cruz blur xc
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Dr. Awesome
a Weekend Warrior
from Chilliwack, BC, Canada, WorldDate Reviewed: March 29, 2010
Strengths: LightWeaknesses: -Bottom Line: Awesome
Favorite Trail: Dilemma
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: Came on Trek fuel 90
Similar Products Used: -
Bike Setup: Awesome!
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miker
a Downhiller
from boston, ma, usaDate Reviewed: March 20, 2010
Bottom Line: These are the stock rims on the bike.
Nothing impressive
I am a 7, 10 being a serious downhiller
Im 190 pounds, 6'2"
The tires are never true when I ride on them, needless to say.
The biggest drops I do are probably 3 feet
And my bike has some decent travel!
I also bike hard/fast on some relatively level trails but with rocks.
I always get flat tires on these rims!
Overall rating of 3 only because I somehow haven't destroyed them in 2 seasons.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Bike Setup: 2008 Trek Fuel Ex 8
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pierre
a Weekend Warrior
from quebec,canadaDate Reviewed: January 17, 2010
Strengths: very strong wells
reliableBottom Line: The bontrager race disc wells are made for trail riding, not for downhill. But i ride those wells on downhill course on rocky section and i drop obstacle.I do almost every thing and they still true after 3 summer.
For the value, those wells are exceptional.
Favorite Trail: Mont St-Anne
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: stock on the bike
Bike Setup: I ride a trek fuel 2007. I ride tubeless with hutchinson toro tire.
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JungleJim
a Racer
from Gilbert, AZ USADate Reviewed: May 10, 2009
Strengths: durabilityWeaknesses: weight, weak axle shaftBottom Line: I've ridden these wheels for over 5k miles on rocky AZ trails, racing one season as CAT3 and almost two seasons as CAT2 and they have finally gotten where they won't stay true. They are heavy but have held up good for what they were subjected to - I ride pretty hard and weigh about 190. I'm ready for something lighter at this point.
Favorite Trail: Hawes
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: Mavic
Bike Setup: Trek Fuel EX8
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jrzypossum
a Weekend Warrior
from cherry hill,njDate Reviewed: April 29, 2009
Strengths: They have not let me down.dependable(what you need in bike parts)Weaknesses: None at allBottom Line: People say how bad they are but they have been very reliable. They have stayed true from crashes and jumps. I would recomend these if you can find them cheap.
Favorite Trail: gloucester county college
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: D&Q
Bike Setup: GF fat possum xt,shimano xt drivetrain,easton ea70 bars,hayes stroker carbon brakes,kenda nevegal 2.1 and other little things
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