Kinlin vs Dt Swiss Rim

Triathlon Forum
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kinlin xr300 vs dt swiss 1.2 now rr585

kinlin:
-lighter
-stiffer
-more narrow

dt swiss:

  • 0.5mm wider
  • slightly less stiff supposedly
  • over 120 grams heavier, doesnt really matter?

what would you choose and why?

2

racing TTs? training? bombing down technical descents?

racing TTs - neither

training - the cheaper one

bombing down technical descents - I don’t know

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all around triathlon rim that will probably have a wheel cover attached to it.

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all around triathlon rim that will probably have a wheel cover attached to it.

money no object I would go with the lighter one for the half second time savings =)
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I chose the XR300s as an everyday wheel for my road bike (with DT 240s) because they are lighter, stiffer, and a little more aero. I think they are about the same price as the 1.2’s, so I don’t really see any reason to go for the 1.2’s. Based on your assessment, it appears that you agree.

I really like the wheels. They are stiff and light as advertised and they have stayed true for me (i weight 175 and I don’t baby them). I think I am running 24 spoke rear and 20 spoke front, with aerolites.

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I just picked up a set of the RR 1.2’s with the aeroblade spokes and a SLC+ PT on the rear. I will get them when I get back from X-mas travel. The replace a pair of Askiums (which I used for 3 months and loved, and they replaced an OLD pair of Shimano WR550’s from 6 years ago). Must say I’m fairly excited to see how they feel and look on my Argon e-112. Also going to be using the Garmin 500. Nothing better than new stuff…

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Wheelbuilder recommended the 1.2’s so I purchased a set but no field test yet. The two rims you mention are often compared with no slam dunk winner in my survey of the discussions.