Built a 27.5 EX511 32sp 2.0/1.8, and it’s the only rim I’ve put 100 hrs on (who knows how many shuttle and park laps, and an EWS qualifier) before needing to true it, the XM481 is what I put on the front, same profile as the 511, but weight similar to the flow mk3, and also superior. External torx nipples are awesome to build with too.
Just ordered 2 of thees 30mm inner width for my fully damped Electric MTB . After 3 years this start of season 4 spoke nipples broke on it, first 1 then 3 more on a 3km ride at tarmac... Judging by how narrow the rims that is on now is I am pretty sure it is just 17mm and it has horrible tire flex if you do not pump up the 2.2" tires rock hard which is very unpleasant to ride offroad. Bike weigh 25kg and I 75kg, I suspect the rims was just to weak for such a heavy bike and that is why the nipples broke? In 40 years of riding bikes and motorcycles with spoke wheels this is first time ever any spokes has broke. I hope wider rims will help avoid spokes breaking, and it will for sure help with the horrible tire flex. I will be putting on as wide tire as there is room for later (most likely 2.7")
@@mtbtelly5522 It will be my first time building a wheel myself as I have no other choice... There is no wide wheels that fit the 10cm rear hub on my bike so I have to make it myself. But how hard can it be ;) I friend of mine totally rebuilt a motorcycle wheel himself and it worked out fine, bicycle wheel should be more easy as you don`t ride at 110km/h so less need for perfect truing?
Chris West that’ll be a good combo. I personally would never put carbon rims on my bike unless they’re given to me. Wheels take way too much abuse to be built of plastic. Long term reliability is everything with wheels
Hey man, is that Bontrager hub still stock or did you upgrade it with the extra spring & pawl kit to take it to 108pt?By the way I'm Luke5sc from Tassie that got the fuel EX7 from over the edge Melrose, I just had a name change on UA-cam if you didn't realize.
Captain MTB oh hey dude! Nah I’ve left it stock for now, I’m happy with the 54 point engagement, I’d like to upgrade it to see what difference it makes. Maybe something to look at in the future ✌🏼
@@mtbtelly5522 I have a spare set of 3 springs and pawls, I had to get a whole new wheel on warranty not long after I bought the upgrade kit, I can pull them out of the old hub and send them to you so you can give them a run. I've just liked your Facebook page if you want to test them I'll send them to you man
Captain MTB oh dude that would be awesome, you’re a legend. I’ll put them in when I service the hub. Did you wanna message me on fb or instagram and I’ll give you my details
How would you rate the original bonti line 30 wheels that came on the bike, thinking about getting a remedy or a slash after your last vid, nice honest videos mate keep up a great work!
tompee552 hey mate thanks. The bonti line comp 30 rims were butter, they felt great to ride on but dented and got beat up real easy. The hubs on ythe other hand are the best I’ve had, zero play, zero resistance in the bearings or the freehub, and the rear hub is still strong and free spinning after a fair bit of use. Its a shame they’re 28 spoke and not 32. You’re a bit limited with quality replacement rims at 28 hole. The ex471 or 511 would be the best replacement for a killer set of wheels.
Agree with this - ive got line comps and within a couple of weeks I had some major dents in them, so they seem to be made of pretty soft alloy. Replacing with ex511s so hopefully will have a more robust setup after that. Agree the Bonti hubs are nice tho.
Built a 27.5 EX511 32sp 2.0/1.8, and it’s the only rim I’ve put 100 hrs on (who knows how many shuttle and park laps, and an EWS qualifier) before needing to true it, the XM481 is what I put on the front, same profile as the 511, but weight similar to the flow mk3, and also superior. External torx nipples are awesome to build with too.
Just ordered 2 of thees 30mm inner width for my fully damped Electric MTB . After 3 years this start of season 4 spoke nipples broke on it, first 1 then 3 more on a 3km ride at tarmac... Judging by how narrow the rims that is on now is I am pretty sure it is just 17mm and it has horrible tire flex if you do not pump up the 2.2" tires rock hard which is very unpleasant to ride offroad. Bike weigh 25kg and I 75kg, I suspect the rims was just to weak for such a heavy bike and that is why the nipples broke? In 40 years of riding bikes and motorcycles with spoke wheels this is first time ever any spokes has broke. I hope wider rims will help avoid spokes breaking, and it will for sure help with the horrible tire flex. I will be putting on as wide tire as there is room for later (most likely 2.7")
Rondo Cat you’ll be much happier with the new wheels, they’ll feel much stronger
@@mtbtelly5522 It will be my first time building a wheel myself as I have no other choice... There is no wide wheels that fit the 10cm rear hub on my bike so I have to make it myself. But how hard can it be ;) I friend of mine totally rebuilt a motorcycle wheel himself and it worked out fine, bicycle wheel should be more easy as you don`t ride at 110km/h so less need for perfect truing?
Nice review. Thinking about going with the EX511
Chris West I’ve just put one on the back of my patrol. We’ll see how it goes in a 32 spoke config
@@mtbtelly5522 thinking about building some of the EX511 rims with I9 hubs. Thought about going Light Bicycle carbon but unsure about carbon
Chris West that’ll be a good combo. I personally would never put carbon rims on my bike unless they’re given to me. Wheels take way too much abuse to be built of plastic. Long term reliability is everything with wheels
Hi thanks for review. On rim is only sticker? I want keep them full black without eny decals. I got before dt fr 1950 and is printed
Yep these are just stickers
Hello
IS good for my ebike ?and my weight 100kg?
Hey man, is that Bontrager hub still stock or did you upgrade it with the extra spring & pawl kit to take it to 108pt?By the way I'm Luke5sc from Tassie that got the fuel EX7 from over the edge Melrose, I just had a name change on UA-cam if you didn't realize.
Captain MTB oh hey dude! Nah I’ve left it stock for now, I’m happy with the 54 point engagement, I’d like to upgrade it to see what difference it makes. Maybe something to look at in the future ✌🏼
@@mtbtelly5522 ok mate, have you already purchased the upgrade kit? And just haven't put them in?
Captain MTB nah I don’t have the upgrade kit at all
@@mtbtelly5522 I have a spare set of 3 springs and pawls, I had to get a whole new wheel on warranty not long after I bought the upgrade kit, I can pull them out of the old hub and send them to you so you can give them a run. I've just liked your Facebook page if you want to test them I'll send them to you man
Captain MTB oh dude that would be awesome, you’re a legend. I’ll put them in when I service the hub. Did you wanna message me on fb or instagram and I’ll give you my details
nice review... just subbed ill be in rad next month if you want to do a video or two?
Sam’s Bikes thanks mate! Holler when you’re local and if I’m healed up We’ll catch up for a ride
MTB Telly did you rag?! I’ll hit you up! I’ve got a channel on Ebike’s you a fan or a hater?! I’ll hit you up when I’m in rad
Sam’s Bikes yeah took a dig and crunched a couple ribs and separated my AC joint pretty good.
Yeah ebikes are cool
MTB Telly dude nasty, try weight assisted chin ups when your on the mend works for me! I’m on the decoy and it’s a game changer
How would you rate the original bonti line 30 wheels that came on the bike, thinking about getting a remedy or a slash after your last vid, nice honest videos mate keep up a great work!
tompee552 hey mate thanks. The bonti line comp 30 rims were butter, they felt great to ride on but dented and got beat up real easy. The hubs on ythe other hand are the best I’ve had, zero play, zero resistance in the bearings or the freehub, and the rear hub is still strong and free spinning after a fair bit of use. Its a shame they’re 28 spoke and not 32. You’re a bit limited with quality replacement rims at 28 hole. The ex471 or 511 would be the best replacement for a killer set of wheels.
Agree with this - ive got line comps and within a couple of weeks I had some major dents in them, so they seem to be made of pretty soft alloy. Replacing with ex511s so hopefully will have a more robust setup after that. Agree the Bonti hubs are nice tho.
What length spokes should I use for this wheel?
That bontrager hub is really impressive, what hub is it specifically?
Dj Mystery it was just the standard bontrager hub that comes on the Trek Remedy and Slash. It served me well
MTB Telly I’m using hope pro 4 and it has so much friction in the free hub even after I grease it and the bearings are so pitted and need replacing.
Dj Mystery I’ve heard mixed things about the hope hubs. Great when they’re great, but a few people seem to not like them.
What bike is that?
All day Everyday fishing 2018 Trek Remedy 8 👌🏽
Is good for DH Bikes?
FreeRider Channel yeah I’d say so. Strong wheel, but 32 spoke essential for a strong dh wheel
Absolutely!!
I've gotta set Dr swiss 2.0 road bike rims for 60$ if anyone wants