|   weight of Trailpimp rims | 5150
Dec 9, 2001 12:13 AM | | anyone know how many grams do they weigh? I'm trying to decide between the trailpimps and the D521's. They seem similar somewhat. I like the look of trailpimps better. If they are less than 700grams, then I think i'll get them. |
| "The Look?" | NoSpode
Dec 9, 2001 7:00 AM | | Who cares what they look like, which one's gonna get destroyed first? |
| relax NoSpode | Bulldog
Dec 9, 2001 9:31 AM | | When comparing two products that "seem similar" as 5150 said, would you not choose the better looking one as well? If he had said "the 521's appear to better better in every way except looks so I'm getting the atomics" then I'd be on your side. I think it was an overreaction that's all. Seems to happen way too much on this site. I'm guilty of it too. Everyone is on the defensive all the time here. Not too enjoyable. Wonder why. |
| thanx for the defense Bulldog... | 5150
Dec 9, 2001 11:27 AM | | I agree with you Bulldog. OK,.. it's like this. weight is not more important than strength, and you should not decide on a product just on weight, but it is true the other way around too. If you something is lighter, but just as strong, then isn't it better? I feel like I have to put a disclaimer, everytime I want to talk about weight. I was reading the product reviews on MTBR here, and I noticed some people would say after commenting that the product is light weight in the strength sections, they would put in brackets "(not that it matters)". This is rediculous I think. People are scared to say weght matters.
Here is a comparison to BMX. Just a few years ago, everything BMX was made supper strong and super thick. They weighed more than a downhill bike. I post on ride bmx forum also, and back then, when people asked about weight, everyone would call him a poser and rag on him. But now, people realized that they were going way overboard and the trend is to make lighter bikes and parts. People still ride just as hard or even harder, and all the lighter parts still hold up fine. Companies are innovating more because of it too. Now it's cool to talk about weight on the discussion board.
Me personally, my riding style is technical and smooth. My background is freestyle BMX (flatland, skatepark, some dirt) so I like to bunnyhop high and through my bike around... so weight really matters, especially with wheels because I can bunnyhop so much higher when it's lighter. I also race, so weight matters there too. Look at all the pros, they go light.
But I can understand for "hucking" and that type if riding, strength is the main issue. But still, weight should be talked about and considered. And looks matters too. When you are paying so much money, you want it to have everything. Everything is important... some more than others. We should talk about everything and encourage it I think. |
| I agree | Bulldog
Dec 9, 2001 1:29 PM | | When possible, I will shave a little weight off bikes to make them more nimble. I'm 6'1" and 225#, so that doesn't happen often. I run Arrow rims, which are the strongest, but yet not the heaviest. I'm getting regular Profile cranks after realizing the DHSS ones are pointless (it's the spindles that bend/twist more often than the arms). I don't need heavy chromoly bars or posts or stems or any other of the "ultimate hucker" parts. I am getting a heavy frame (Turner DHR), shock (Avalanche DHS), and fork (Monster T), but that's because weight is only a secondary concern. Strength, performance, and reliability with low maintanence are top on my list. I don't expect my bike parts to ever fail, and that's good enough for me. I could easily add 5-10 pounds more to my bike, but why? |
| Totatally! | How2
Dec 9, 2001 1:56 PM | | I like parts that looks cool, everyone does... You don't want a neon purple bike when you can have an all black and white "stealth-hucker" (you should see my Balfa, it's sexy). However if there is a clear advantage to having something that doesn't look all that great, i'm all over it (case in point: My WTB Speed-V saddle). As for the weight discussion, I agree, light is important. I'm going to build up a jibbing hardtail, and hope to have the weight around 26 pounds. I think it's pointless having doublewides when (for me a 145 pound smooth rider) Rhyno Lites will do the same job. |
| Can you spell... | NoSpode
Dec 9, 2001 3:08 PM | | "Sarcasm??" Jeeze. |
| Can you spell... | Bulldog
Dec 9, 2001 8:37 PM | | and how should we have known that? with many completely rude people on this site, re-read your first post and tell us what little clues you left to tip us off to the fact you were joking. |
| 26" Trailpimps weigh 900gm, but the new Aircorp rims are... | go-ride.com
Dec 9, 2001 4:01 PM | | much lighter. I think they are about 600gms for the 26".
Scott C
go-ride.com |
| thanx | 5150
Dec 9, 2001 5:24 PM | | I'm surprised to hear they weigh so much. 900g is more than Doublewides..isn't it? |
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