Submitted by
BeerBikeBerm
a Cross Country Rider
from Colorado Date Reviewed: September 17, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Wide, strong, light for it's strength (550g by my scale), easy tubeless setup (with Weirwolf LT).
Weaknesses:
Like all Stans rims, can be slightly difficult to build up to be as true as standard rims (not an issue for disc rims). Possible to over-tension (I've done it to Olympics, doh!).
Similar Products Used:
WTB SpeedDisc 29er, Maddux Explorer 29er
Bike Setup:
Raleigh XXIX rigid
Bottom Line:
My previous rims were too narrow and soft. They dented every single time I bounced off of the rim, the bead would pop off when I hit off-camber too hard, a couple bad crashes ONLY because of the rims. Yes, I was asking a bit much of Weirwolf LTs on XC width rims, but I needed the cushion for the fully rigid ride.
Now I can run 18-20 psi up front and 20-22 psi in the rear tubeless with no issues. At the lower pressure I bounce off the rims a few times a ride and always expect to see dents.
No dents! And the weight is low enough where I don't find myself wishing for the 355s or Arches (140lb rider).
Highly recommend
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Submitted by
jaghouse
a Cross Country Rider
from Iowa Date Reviewed: July 21, 2009
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Stout
Weaknesses:
Gram counters may complain.
Bottom Line:
Have not had any issues with this rim in the one year of use. Stiff for a 29 inch wheel. Seems solid and should last a long time.
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Submitted by
cormactooze
a Weekend Warrior
from Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA Date Reviewed: October 2, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Pats Track
Strengths:
Build strong 29er wheel, makes tubless a doddle, wider foot print
Weaknesses:
Expensive
Bike Setup:
29er HardTail, Wide tires, 5" Fork-20mm thru axle, King Headset & Hubs, Stans Flow Rims, Stans Kit, SRAM X-0, Carbon Post & Bars, Disk Brakes
Bottom Line:
Build strong 29er wheel, makes tubless a doddle, wider foot print-get em
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Submitted by
Rainman
a Cross Country Rider
from AU Date Reviewed: August 26, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Local
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Online
Strengths:
Light, well made, strong, can be run with tubes or tubeless.
Weaknesses:
Price. Too expensive.
Similar Products Used:
Lots of different rims.
Bike Setup:
Rip9 AM and MCR9 HT.
Bottom Line:
These rims have revolutionised the bike industry as far as running tubeless tires go for the majority of riders everywhere. The Stans Flow rim makes it easy to set up a tubeless system using stock folding bead tires like never before. The rims are strong enough to withstand heavy XC and light to medium AM riding without breaking.
I have ridden the snot out of my two wheelsets for a year with no problems, a light tune with the spoke wrench after they break in was all that is needed.
These are very good light strong rims, but their greatest asset is the fact that you can easily set them up to run tubeless with ordinary folding bead tires using Stans sealant, a valve and some Stans yellow rim tape.
I use Panaracer Rampage tires on these rims and have had no problems with burping or flats running tubeless, at all.
I chose these rims as Product of the 2007 Year simply because they make running tubeless so easy for everyone.
The bottom line?
A great product, over priced but reliable. Set them up with a good hub and strong DT Swiss spokes and thrash them. They certainly deserve high praise because they are a great product..
Rainman.
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Submitted by
Julius
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA, USA Date Reviewed: April 3, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Noble Canyon, CA
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
Cal Coast Bicycles
Strengths:
Light for a FR specific 29er rim, very strong
Weaknesses:
Graphics, expensive
Similar Products Used:
Alex TD17 29er
Bike Setup:
Soma Juice w/LX hubs and Flow 36h on rear only
Bottom Line:
I destroyed my rear rim (Alex) so I needed a light but very strong rim so I went to Notubes.com Flow 29er. Many LBS recommended this rim for my tech XC style and boy they were right! Since I had a hardtail the rear wheel was taking a major beating so 36h was a must. I'm glad I went in this direction. I feel absolutely no flex even on tight corners, small drops, and adds more tire volume for kick ace traction. The rim was expensive but worth every penny.
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Submitted by
Ed Mondello
a Weekend Warrior
from Wilmington NC Date Reviewed: March 18, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Blue Clay / Lynn Woods
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
stans
Strengths:
Light for a free ride wheel gives the tire a wider foot print can run regular tires tubeless (Kenda Nevagal)
Weaknesses:
No yet
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager Race 29
Bike Setup:
Rip 9
Bottom Line:
I have done some free riding and light downhilling with these built up with Hope 2 hubs and had no issues . drops 4 ft DH on Sugar MT NC . Light enough to climb strong enough to descend.
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