[CdaleProph6]

all...
i have the ex325s on my bullit and i fing hate them...if you dont land something perfectly they bend like tin foil i need something stronger...on a budget...suggestions all? please help im on rim 2 and soon to be on rim 3 and this crap is getting expensive

ive been told mag30s/doubletracks are bombproof...thoughts?

 

[PepperJester]

my thoughts would be the wheels were not built very well. I'd ran 325's in the past and they are pretty strong and I think most users here would 2nd that.

Anywho get some 729's if you really need more beef.

 

[tibug]

Check your spoke tension first...

But yes, the Doubletracks are bombproof if built right. You might want to check out Atomlab Pimp and Pimplite rims (I built a 24" pimplite/DT Swiss Champion 14 gauge spokes/Odyssey hazard v3 hub for my cruiser...strong), Arrow Racing rims, and Mavic ex729 or 823...but the ex325s, if I'm not mistaken, are the budget FR/DH rims from Mavic. If built right, they shouldn't be as temperamental as you describe.

 

[XSL_WiLL]

Are you running too low of a tire pressure or too flimsy of a tire? It sounds like you're smacking your rim on things.

 

[Raptordude]

325's aren't that crappy. If you want a cheap alternative, Outlaws work well, at least for me.

 

[Clutchman83]

I used 325's for a season with a Stans tubeless conversion and even at low pressures those suckers were strong as hell! I think there might be a weak link somewhere else in your wheel.

 

[CdaleProph6]

i do have a bad habit of smacking my rim on stuff.....but i weigh 140 and i dont expect even budget rims to be as soft as these are...probably just my problem

 

[SHIVER ME TIMBERS]

I used 325's for a season with a Stans tubeless conversion and even at low pressures those suckers were strong as hell! I think there might be a weak link somewhere else in your wheel.

builder or not checking your spoke tension (lack of maintance)

Seriously look at replacing the rim with the 823 (tubeless) or 729

 

[Prettym1k3]

Outlaws are awesome if you only have a little cash.

My 729's on my trail bike, and my 721's on my big bike have held up nicely thus far.

But I only weight 165.

 

[Djponee]

dude, i have a friend thats been riding those for 2 seasons and he rode northstar something like 25 times this past season, so i think it may be your ride style or what you ride or something.

 

[joemamad]

Switch to a rim with a welded seam......

 

[daisycutter]

you beast

there are three things it could be a poorly built wheel, to low tire pressure, you are an animal who just kills bike equipment.

 

[rufusdesign]

The transition revolution rims are cheap, $45, and they are pretty burly. I ran a few for a few years and I really liked them. They are no 729 but the are half the price.

 

[shakenbakebaby]

wtf, I have riden those rims for the past 2 seasons at N* and they are as strong as hell. They have never bent or dented on me. I weigh about 130 lb. The rims are no where near "soft". Perhaps you didnt have any spokes on the rim.

 

[NorKal]

all...
...if you dont land something perfectly they bend like tin foil i need something stronger......thoughts?

Learn to land straight.

 

[themontashu]

i do have a bad habit of smacking my rim on stuff.....but i weigh 140 and i dont expect even budget rims to be as soft as these are...probably just my problem

Run thicker tires and or tubes, or run more pressure, those rims should hold up well for you.

 

[CdaleProph6]

yea...im just dumb and like breaking things :madman:
but i think im going to use my dumbness as an excuse to get nicer stuff...that will break later than the less expensive stuff:thumbsup:

a white atomlab pimp is top of my list at the point for the green bullit:thumbsup:

 

[redspotff]

I find a different guy to build you r wheels, sounds like crappy builds to me. Maybe a little work on landing smoother as well. Finesse never hurt anyone. I have had great luck with the Sun/Ringle wheels and there are some good deals out there on those. Outlaws have the best bang for your buck. After you get your wheel built are you going back and retensioning the spokes?

 

[buckoW]

What tire pressure are you running?

 

[CdaleProph6]

the wheelbuilder isnt the problem...he built for Rollf, and the first one i f-d up was from Santacruz. i run around 40ish psi