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rob808

Discussion Starter · Nov 4, 2021

So I just got my new Fezzari Cascade Peak which comes with Stan's Flow rims (oem, not MK4 or EX line).
I weigh about 295 but should be getting back under 250 come spring (fingers crossed) now that I'm healthy and legs work again (had back surgery).

The hubs that came with bike are some crap set from Croatia I think and have not heard anything good about them. I was wondering if was best to get a proper wheelset (custom built) or re-lace the hoops to better hubs. I have read the Stan's are pretty decent actually. Otherwise I was looking at Spank 350 bead bites or DT Swiss but wasn't sure which hoops would be best for my weight. I'm not an aggressive rider but I do ride some gnarly stuff and occasionally hit a bike park. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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frdfandc

· #2 · Nov 4, 2021

The Flows are decent. I'd ride them as is and then re-lace to new hubs. If you damage a Flow, then you'll need something beefier, but the Flows should hold up pretty well.

In my mind there are 2 types of heavy riders. Heavy by weight and heavy by hard on parts.

I was 210lbs before gear riding Crests without issues, but I'm not hard on parts.

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justriddinalog

· #3 · Nov 4, 2021

Flows should be fine. if not...Look at carbon from Light Bicycle. They have some good stuff in the endure / all mountain category. I believe some of the weight limits are around 300 pounds. Look for asymmetrical spoke beds.

Mambo#1

· #4 · Nov 4, 2021

I've been using Spank 350's on one of my bikes for a couple of years now and they have proven to be very sturdy. No dents in the rear and stay true with very occasional attention to spoke tension.

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.WestCoastHucker.

· #5 · Nov 4, 2021

while i can't speak about dents caused by low pressure, keeping an eye on your spoke tension and making sure they stay tight will make some of the flimsiest rims stand up to quite a bit of abuse.

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frdfandc

· #6 · Nov 4, 2021

.WestCoastHucker. said:
while i can't speak about dents caused by low pressure, keeping an eye on your spoke tension and making sure they stay tight will make some of the flimsiest rims stand up to quite a bit of abuse.

My Crests built with Supercomps have been holding steady for 5 years now. It all comes down to the build.

Cheap/light/strong. Pick 2. Mine are light and strong and cost me a pretty penny.

socalrider77

· #7 · Nov 4, 2021

Ride current rims until they break and then get a custom laced set. They might last longer than you think

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Sasquatch1413

· #8 · Nov 4, 2021

Check clydesdale forum, lots of threads like this there. I run WTB Asym i35 rims, great for 2.6 tires and bububu.....burly.
Have you been hard on rear hubs in the past? Do you have money burning a hole in your pocket? Can't beat a DT 350 rear hub for durability, Onyx are pretty badass for blingy and quiet. Your stock wheels may also hold up for a good amount of time too. Just depends how hard on stuff you are.

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scycllerist

· #9 · Nov 4, 2021

Spank and hope here, 4 years no problems 225lbs. A little grease and spoke retention that's all. Nice colors too.

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Bikeworks

· #10 · Nov 4, 2021

DT Swiss EX511s are bombproof. On my Enduro, I'm about 235 geared up

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rain164845

· #11 · Nov 5, 2021 (Edited)

justriddinalog said:
Flows should be fine. if not...Look at carbon from Light Bicycle. They have some good stuff in the endure / all mountain category. I believe some of the weight limits are around 300 pounds. Look for asymmetrical spoke beds.

I have cracked 3 BTLOS Enduro rims in a year. The last one was laid up with downhill carbon. I am on dt swiss 511 for the past year with very minor rim dings. It goes to the bike park and I ride very hard at 220 geared up.

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socalrider77

· #12 · Nov 5, 2021

rain164845 said:
I have cracked 3 of their Enduro rims in a year. The last one was laid up with downhill carbon. I am on dt swiss 511 for the past year with very minor rim dings. It goes to the bike park and I ride very hard at 220 geared up.

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Running inserts?

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RatBikeRod

· #13 · Nov 5, 2021

Just ordered one of these for a rear SS wheel build. I am 6’6” 235.

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mikesee

· #14 · Nov 5, 2021

Ride what you have til it dies, then replace based on the mode of failure.

Enjoy!

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rain164845

· #15 · Nov 5, 2021

socalrider77 said:
Running inserts?

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Cushcore pro on the last one. They finally said the warranty was over and I was tired of paying to have them rebuilt. At least the Dt swiss 350 hubs with the 54t pawl upgrade were re usable.

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PHeller

· #16 · Nov 8, 2021

Anymore details about the rim model you were using Rain?

I've certainly heard people breaking carbon rims, but a DH layup multiple times seem fishy. They are not weak rims, but maybe the model you chose was older?

rain164845

· #17 · Nov 9, 2021

PHeller said:
Anymore details about the rim model you were using Rain?

I've certainly heard people breaking carbon rims, but a DH layup multiple times seem fishy. They are not weak rims, but maybe the model you chose was older?

I was mistaken, I had btlos rims.

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PHeller

· #18 · Nov 9, 2021

How/where where were they breaking? Same spot every time?

rain164845

· #19 · Nov 9, 2021

PHeller said:
How/where where were they breaking? Same spot every time?

Cracks from impacts. No problems with my dt swiss511. I rode i9 Enduro alloy for a year before with no leaks despite one rim ding.
I have to wonder if it is because I got budget carbon despite their most expensive layup. I would be interested to try something with a great warranty, but I know alloy works.

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