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Looking for 596 ERD Rims

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69tr6r

Discussion Starter · Jan 3, 2022

Hey guys, I recently built up a used hardtail with some parts I already had. The wheelset is older, non-boost Sun-Ringle Charger Pro. 29 wheels but the rim internal width is like 21mm. The hubs are pretty nice, decent engagement, and they are a cool red anodized. I want to rebuild the hubs to new rims that are about 30mm internal. I'm being cheap, so I was going to re-use the spokes.

I found Velocity Blunt 35 rims, which have a 597 ERD, but they only come in a 32 hole. I need 28 hole.

Does anyone know of a new 29" rim with 28 hole count and an ERD of nearly 596? Other suggestions are welcome, I might even spring for a $500 wheelset if there's anything decent at that price point.

Thanks!

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Polk

· #2 · Jan 3, 2022

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Put in your desired ERD and spoke count, and see what comes up.

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69tr6r

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 3, 2022

Thanks Polk. That's where I came upon the Velocity offerings. I see the Blunt SS is a little narrower, but meets the same criteria. I'm seeing some negative reviews though, so maybe not the best rim to use, especially on a hardtail.

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OneTrustMan

· #4 · Jan 3, 2022

Funny, just last year a college destroyed his 21mm sunringle rim which also had an ERD of 596mm.

We looked like crazy, but only found a few Mavic rims and a Raceface, umm arc or so, if I remember it right.

Mavic

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69tr6r

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jan 3, 2022

Found these for cheap, ERD is 599. Might be worth a shot?

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They have 2 versions. One has thicker sidewalls, I'm assuming that would be stronger, and maybe best for the rear.

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TylerVernon

· #6 · Jan 4, 2022

Carbonfan has some.

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J.B. Weld

· #7 · Jan 4, 2022

How much are 28 spokes?

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06HokieMTB

· #8 · Jan 4, 2022

If you use DT Swiss 16mm spokes, you can use a 599-600 mm ERD rim

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Jason.MT

· #9 · Jan 4, 2022

This carbon rim TR930X with ERD 595mm.

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69tr6r

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jan 4, 2022

TylerVernon said:
Carbonfan has some.

Thanks! Price is a bit higher than I wanted, but good to know!

J.B. Weld said:
How much are 28 spokes?

Well it's 56 spokes, and they range from $1.20 to $2.xx. I'm trying to do this as cheaply as possible.

06HokieMTB said:
If you use DT Swiss 16mm spokes, you can use a 599-600 mm ERD rim

Thanks Hokie, I will definitely keep that in mind if I buy the E-thirteen TRS+ rims.

Jason.MT said:
This carbon rim TR930X with ERD 595mm.

Thanks! Good to see another carbon option, although a bit more than I wanted to spend.

I got an email back from Velocity. They will have the 28 hole Blunt 35 rims back in stock in Feb. Weird, because their page mentions nothing about 28h, and I thought they make and drill their own rims anyway?

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