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In the 29er Components section there is a thread that I used to plan and then build a set of MTB wheels from inexpensive carbon rims from China. Mine were from CarbonFan, though nextie, lightbike and some others were also discussed. I am starting to plan a build for a bike that will replace my road bike, and bike I use on dirt roads. We have a ton of dirt roads around here and it is nice to have something for that time of year before the MTB trails dry out. I am looking at building up a Kona Libre frame (full carbon), or just getting the lower priced build and then replacing the 650b wheels with 700c. Would likely use DTSwiss 350 hubs again. I was thinking of shooting for something with close to a 30mm ID. I am planning to run tyres in the 38-43 range mostly. Kinda looking at Gravelking SK's right now, or Riddlers or something.
My MTB wheels were a blow out model and were not the lightest model, nor asymmetrical.
Anyone use some Chinese carbon rims to build up their gravel/road wheels? How did it work out? Which rim did you use?
These are my MTB wheels. Still rolling strong starting a third season. (tried to get rid of the third image showing the original WTB's but use unable. The embedded photos are the carbons).
My MTB wheels were a blow out model and were not the lightest model, nor asymmetrical.
Anyone use some Chinese carbon rims to build up their gravel/road wheels? How did it work out? Which rim did you use?
These are my MTB wheels. Still rolling strong starting a third season. (tried to get rid of the third image showing the original WTB's but use unable. The embedded photos are the carbons).


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