I use my Rockhopper for commuting to work, never taken it offroad.
after 3 months of light use (3 days per week commuting, 15miles per day, on road, I'm 200lbs +kit bag), the spokes started popping every week (replaced broken spoke as soon as I got home). After 5 went I had full spoke re-build with DT Swiss by LBS, in comparison the Specialized supplied spokes appeared to be made from soft poo, not drawn out butted stainless steel like DT's finest wires.
Now after 6 months of regular every day commuting (4-5days a week now and I off road with my full suss at weekends), the spokes are fine but a nipple has pulled through the Alex rim (thought I'd noticed a bit of a whip in the backend). The whip was consistent with a snapped spoke (experienced previously) but all were tensioned evenly, it was on this inspection that I noticed the bulging rim under the brand sticker.
Proper DISAPPOINTING.
How long would it have lasted if I used it off-road?
Should've bought a 3speed sturmy archer...
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Anon
a Cross Country Rider
from UK Date Reviewed: August 19, 2009
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
wheelies direct
Strengths:
A bit stronger than fudge, but not as tasty...
Weaknesses:
Hard to tell as the whole Specialized hub, spoke build, Alex rim package is disgustingly rubbish!
Bog standard Specialized Rockhopper Comp Disc (these wheels)
2004 Enduro, other wheels
Bottom Line:
I use my Rockhopper for commuting to work, never taken it offroad.
after 3 months of light use (3 days per week commuting, 15miles per day, on road, I'm 200lbs +kit bag), the spokes started popping every week (replaced broken spoke as soon as I got home). After 5 went I had full spoke re-build with DT Swiss by LBS, in comparison the Specialized supplied spokes appeared to be made from soft poo, not drawn out butted stainless steel like DT's finest wires.
Now after 6 months of regular every day commuting (4-5days a week now and I off road with my full suss at weekends), the spokes are fine but a nipple has pulled through the Alex rim (thought I'd noticed a bit of a whip in the backend). The whip was consistent with a snapped spoke (experienced previously) but all were tensioned evenly, it was on this inspection that I noticed the bulging rim under the brand sticker.
Proper DISAPPOINTING.
How long would it have lasted if I used it off-road?
Should've bought a sturmy archer...
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Robotdancer
a Cross Country Rider
from Yorkshire, UK Date Reviewed: July 30, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Any VTT trail in Chamonix
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Stock with bike
Strengths:
Cheap cheerfull, plenty strong enough and they roll!
As previously stated, can't see why some people have a downer on this product. It's a good solid (and good looking) smart money product. I've run these on my XC hardtail on the Yorkshire dales and VTT runs in the alps with no problems. Of course if you downhill them or start using them in the terrain park you're gonna come unstuck... but hey if you're dumb enough to do that you probably won't read this... So in short: Smart, simple, well enough made, not the most cutting edge but good value.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Jimmy J.
a Cross Country Rider
from San Bernardino , CA Date Reviewed: June 9, 2009
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
strong enough, more than the X117 mavics
Weaknesses:
really none after a year...
Similar Products Used:
mavic X117
Bike Setup:
rims came stock with shimano deore disc hubs
Bottom Line:
don´t know why some complain about this rims,I´d really do some aggresive all mountain ride & still round & stiff, made some downhill in rocky tracks & no problem!
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Travis1234
a Weekend Warrior
from barre,VT,USA Date Reviewed: March 26, 2009
Favorite Trail:
millstone hill
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
came on bike
Strengths:
it rolls...
Weaknesses:
super WEAK!!!even curbs and everyday trail riding will bend these things
Similar Products Used:
beaters
Bike Setup:
GT 5.0
Bottom Line:
DONT BUY THESE RIMS....they are way to weak for anything unless you just ride the roads or some flat trails....Im going to some Azonic Outlaws because i put a beating on these rims and they dont hold up at ALLL!!
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
ryan dent
a Weekend Warrior
from united kingdom Date Reviewed: September 1, 2008
Favorite Trail:
whiteways
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$89.00
Purchased At:
halfords
Strengths:
it is round and kind of rolls
Weaknesses:
everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!weak build crap quality and extreemlet hevey
Similar Products Used:
mavic and halo
Bike Setup:
gt aggressor xc2 with full deore kit and rock shock reconfull upgraded breaks set up and gt finnishing kit
Bottom Line:
rubbish these are the worst rims on earth even the crap steel rims you get on £80 pooh heaps are better.first time out on them i rolled over a grain of sand and it bent.this is no more than a ride to school wheelto heavey and crapif you got them on you brand new bike your first upgrade should be to buy mavics with hope hubs and bin the alexis rims anyone with a intrest in any form of biking should AVOID!!!!!these rims are only for road use and will not even take a bump up a curb.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
d283
a Cross Country Rider
from Lviv, Ukraine Date Reviewed: August 27, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Good looking, stylish, lightweight
Weaknesses:
Weak, too gentle for gravel
Bike Setup:
FUJI Tahoe Comp (model 2006)
Bottom Line:
Rims go in standard set with a bike. I used them almost 6 months and I'm quite dissatisfied. These rims are good for leisure riding, but they are too bad for aggressive ride on rough terrains.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
cracker666
a Weekend Warrior
from northants Date Reviewed: March 2, 2008
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Fitted to a Giant Trance 3, seems a good basic rim
Bike Setup:
Giant Trance 3,Upgraded to full Xtr, Hope Mono M4
Bottom Line:
Itll do till I bend them
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Fabrice Paquet
a Cross Country Rider
from Sacré-Coeur,Québec,Canada Date Reviewed: February 11, 2008
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Good looking,
Weaknesses:
Too gentle, wave easely
Bike Setup:
2006 rocky mountaine fusion,stock with upgrade fork marzocchi xc600
Bottom Line:
This wheels came on the bike and it work well but dont be too rought with. I'm about 185Lbs and on a hardtail it's not the best wheels to used.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
What's New
»
BEST OF MTBR - Check out the highest rated bikes, parts, & gear!
»
LED BIKE LIGHT SHOOTOUT 3 - We test all the newest products and latest light and battery technology in this comprehensive guide»
$
Overall Rating:
Overall Rating:
Overall Rating:
