Previously I used some HED Belgium rims and I really liked the profile that they created with 25mm tires. I am in the process of moving up to at least wire-bead 28mm Gatorskins and I was thinking about going with even wider rims. Does anyone have any experience with a really basic rim like the Velocity Glider. I am planning on lacing in a Powertap hub and if the Glider is junk then I was thinking of going with a Velocity Dyad instead. Any gotchas that I need to know about it?
Why are you looking at any of those particular rims? What is your intended purpose of the wheel?
Intended purpose is to get the slowest rolling, least aero, durable rim that I can find that I can use for road riding or maybe down the road for cross or general commuting.
Well, the Glider seems to be 36h only so that may rule it out right off the bat.
Ideal for hybrid bikes. The Glider combines strength and quality at a price you can afford.
Colors: Silver
Drillings 36
That being said, would you not be better off with a double eyelet rim such as an Open Pro or a DT option?
http://www.dtswiss.com/Products/Components/Rims/RR-rims/RR-1-1-double-black.aspx
If you got a double eyelet rim you are going to be about bomb proof, get the drilling you need (32) and never have a regret. Yes, it costs more than the Velocity.
But I want something that is has at least a 17c ETRTO.
I would guess that is not going to happen - however, maybe you can look at some 29er rims? They are going to start at 21 but still, they will make the calipers and ride well - that may be your best option to get the drillings and get you what you are looking for. There are tons of options out there.
http://www.atomlab.com/rimssupre.html
May be a good option for what your criteria is.
Dyad… good rim.
Dyad… good rim.
Agreed, but - if he can get something double eyelet it may be a better option for his purpose and his strength.
(he races Pro and is going to put any wheel to its limits)
Can you get a 29er rim with double eyelets? No eyelets are fine by the way, if the rim is decently designed and made. Dyads hold up as well as anything.
Agreed, but his other option was not even out in anything but a 36. And yes, you can get a 29er with double eyelets - the issue there is finding one with a brake track. I am still at a loss as to the actual purpose of the wheel in question. May as well get an Open Pro and just clamp on some lead fishing weights at the nipples for the same effect.