bfd Wrote:
> OK, many of you lament about the dismissal of the vaulted Mavic MA-2
> rim. So, what to do? Ride old Mavic MA40s? Maybe.
>
> Well, has anybody tried the Sun CR18 polished rim? Its a silver polish
> rim (like MA-2), double eyelets (another MA-2 favorite), and has a
> list weight of 460g (again, about the same as a....say it....MA-2),
> Finally, the price is very reasonable as it retails for $36 each.
>
> The one major difference is the Sun CR18 has a width of 22.5mm; in
> contrast, the MA-2 was listed as only 20.3 mm wide. Still, with the
> demise of the MA-2, this may be *the* replacement.
>
> For more check out Velo Orange:
> http://www.velo-orange.com/suncr****im.html
>
> Or go directly to Sun's website (note, the rim comes in both black and
> silver color):
>
> http://www.sun-ringle.com/contentpages/road/rims.php5
>
> Note, Sun also has a slightly lighter version (405g) called the
> Assault that also comes polished.
>
> So, what do you think, do the Sun rims compare?
Sun CR 18 comes in many versions, none with sockets connecting inner
and outer walls. Polished version looks good, but it doesn't seem to
hold up as well as the non-polished version.
Velocity Razor is eyeletted and available in silver, black, or Celest.
It is ~1 lb (450 grams), builds well, and holds up well... + it is a low
profile box section rim similar in shape to MA-2. I add this one to the
already good suggestions made by landotter.
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daveornee
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