Submitted by
CJ Gandia
a Weekend Warrior
from Manila, Philippines Date Reviewed: February 8, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Maarat
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Armen
Strengths:
light, strong, affordable and oh so handsome.
Weaknesses:
None. zero.
Similar Products Used:
mavic 221, ritchey girder, da bomb revolver
Bike Setup:
vision frame, fox vanilla, sram, avid, truvativ.
Bottom Line:
Oh my God these rims have it all! They are light, strong and I'm turning gay because they are so handsome with that big SYNCROS DP25 sticker. And of course they are half the price of the DS28. These are the Brad Pitt of all rims. Not yet sure if they're as strong as Bard Pitt's abs. Haven't dropped them as hard yet.
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Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Portland Date Reviewed: January 2, 2008
Favorite Trail:
A-Line
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Ride-This
Strengths:
Light, strong
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
Mavic XM321
Bike Setup:
Rim laced up to a Hope Pro II 20mm. Turner 5 Spot/Pike 454
Bottom Line:
Had this rim in Whistler just after it was laced up to the Pro II. So far it has beed great. I am going to get another for the rear wheel. If your looking for a light strong rim that is not DT 5.1 expensive, this is the one.
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Submitted by
Steve
a
from Vancouver BC Date Reviewed: July 26, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Came stock on my bike
Strengths:
Light, strong, stiff, look awesome.
Weaknesses:
Can't get the yellow labels on the rims any more.
Similar Products Used:
Mavic EX721
Bike Setup:
2006 Norco Six One, Fox 36 RC2
Bottom Line:
I bought the bike as a light trail bike and it's become my do all bike, I've done epic XC ish rides (>8 hours), DH races, Dirt Jumping and some really big burly lines and drops (>10') all with these rims and 2.5 kevlar bead Nevegal tyres. There are a couple of flat spot dings where I hit the rim after pinch flatting, but after a year of being taken out 4-5 times a week, they are still true and round and I have not had to touch the spokes since I first retenstioned the wheel. I bought a 721 shortly after getting the bike thinking that I would be needing to replace the rim quickly, but it's still going strong. The yellow stickers on the '06 model are really flashy, it's too bad that they don't have them on the newer model.
If you are a smooth rider and want to lighten up your ride, then I really suggest giving these a try, Syncros really does know what they are doing.
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Submitted by
cj
a Downhiller
from seaside, ca, usa Date Reviewed: February 8, 2007
Favorite Trail:
the jumpy gnarly one with scary stuff on it
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
70ish
Strengths:
strong and light and good profile
Weaknesses:
none really
Similar Products Used:
many
Bottom Line:
they are a good light duty freeride or heavy duty trail rim. I have lent these to the craziest guys I know and always get them back just fine. solid investment in a rim that is for the bike you dont huck to flat on a daily basis. they are great for thier price and hella stiff
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