x5 in a 20
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I have a 5302 in a 20 " with radial laced spokes.
I put a few 100 miles on it.. works very well... i had a b@$tard of a time to get the disk brake to work.. i suspect the rim was flexing from the 100 psi tire.. but the spokes held up.
I put a few 100 miles on it.. works very well... i had a b@$tard of a time to get the disk brake to work.. i suspect the rim was flexing from the 100 psi tire.. but the spokes held up.
That's a hard question to answer. the quality of the rim itself.. how it was laced, how heavy you are and the way you ride all make a difference .
Best suggestion i can make is buy the best double walled rim you can find, have it laced by a good wheel builder ( unless you know how to do it yourself ) and pick your tire carefully.
A skinny tire that bottoms out easily will be murder your rim. wide, high pressure ie: 80 + psi, with thick tubes.. double walled rim with Stainless Steel eyelets, etc.. should hold up well..
Was it a single wall rim ? where did it crack ? did you wipe out ?
Best suggestion i can make is buy the best double walled rim you can find, have it laced by a good wheel builder ( unless you know how to do it yourself ) and pick your tire carefully.
A skinny tire that bottoms out easily will be murder your rim. wide, high pressure ie: 80 + psi, with thick tubes.. double walled rim with Stainless Steel eyelets, etc.. should hold up well..
Was it a single wall rim ? where did it crack ? did you wipe out ?
