My friend wants to lighten his old Diamondback rigid mountain bike on a budget. He's been asking me to recommend a set of new rims for him. I was thinking along the lines of Mavic XC-717 rims laced onto his old Deore LX hubs with Wheelsmith 14/15 DB spokes with aluminum nipples but I'm left wondering if the rims will be strong enough for him? He's about 190 lbs and the bike will be ridden on and off-road about 50/50. He does not do jumps and probably is sane enough to not try any crazy drops. Should he run a 717 in the front and something stronger in the back? Is there any other rim that would be recommended for him and his intended use?
Thanks!
Thanks!