Mavic versus Velomax

07-12-2004, 04:12 AM

I have been looking for some new rims and I have narrowed it down to the two
rim manufacturers.

Anyone have some opinions on the above ?

Thank you

07-12-2004, 12:57 PM

"bfd" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Qui si parla Campagnolo ) wrote in message
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> > yes-< > two
> > rim manufacturers.
> >
> > Anyone have some opinions on the above ? >> 
> >
> > Neither-Go see a decent wheelbuilder that will design a wheelset
specifically
> > for you and your needs. Not some wheel outta a box manufacturer that
will
> > market-sell then abandon these designs.
> >
> > Email me your needs and I'll build ya a set-
> >
> Peter re-read his post. He is "looking for some new rims" and wants to
> know about "Mavic versus Velomax". I agree with you that if he is
> seeking to *complete* boutique wheelset, forget it. What alot of
> people don't realize is if they buy a boutique wheelset, what is the
> cost if the rim and/or spokes to replace if it gets damaged.
> Replacement rims for Mavic Kyserium (sp?) can *start* at something
> like $150, and up, for EACH RIM! Don't even ask about a replacement
> rim for a Campy Neutron or Eurus....
>
> However, if he finds a good wheelbuilder, he can purchase a good,
> durable and fairly lightweight rim starting as low as $30 each. Mavic
> Open Pro rims are pretty durable. Velocity, Ambrosio, FiR, Sun and
> many others also make good rims. Don't know about Velomax?

I doubt you could build a Mavic or Velomax rim for $ 30 or everybody would
do that !!

07-12-2004, 12:57 PM

"bfd" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Qui si parla Campagnolo ) wrote in message
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> > yes-< > two
> > rim manufacturers.
> >
> > Anyone have some opinions on the above ? >> 
> >
> > Neither-Go see a decent wheelbuilder that will design a wheelset
specifically
> > for you and your needs. Not some wheel outta a box manufacturer that
will
> > market-sell then abandon these designs.
> >
> > Email me your needs and I'll build ya a set-
> >
> Peter re-read his post. He is "looking for some new rims" and wants to
> know about "Mavic versus Velomax". I agree with you that if he is
> seeking to *complete* boutique wheelset, forget it. What alot of
> people don't realize is if they buy a boutique wheelset, what is the
> cost if the rim and/or spokes to replace if it gets damaged.
> Replacement rims for Mavic Kyserium (sp?) can *start* at something
> like $150, and up, for EACH RIM! Don't even ask about a replacement
> rim for a Campy Neutron or Eurus....
>
> However, if he finds a good wheelbuilder, he can purchase a good,
> durable and fairly lightweight rim starting as low as $30 each. Mavic
> Open Pro rims are pretty durable. Velocity, Ambrosio, FiR, Sun and
> many others also make good rims. Don't know about Velomax?

I doubt you could build a Mavic or Velomax rim for $ 30 or everybody would
do that !!

07-12-2004, 12:57 PM

"bfd" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:9411a749.0407121111.3773015b@posting.google.c om...
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Qui si parla Campagnolo ) wrote in message
news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com>...
> > yes-< > two
> > rim manufacturers.
> >
> > Anyone have some opinions on the above ? >> 
> >
> > Neither-Go see a decent wheelbuilder that will design a wheelset
specifically
> > for you and your needs. Not some wheel outta a box manufacturer that
will
> > market-sell then abandon these designs.
> >
> > Email me your needs and I'll build ya a set-
> >
> Peter re-read his post. He is "looking for some new rims" and wants to
> know about "Mavic versus Velomax". I agree with you that if he is
> seeking to *complete* boutique wheelset, forget it. What alot of
> people don't realize is if they buy a boutique wheelset, what is the
> cost if the rim and/or spokes to replace if it gets damaged.
> Replacement rims for Mavic Kyserium (sp?) can *start* at something
> like $150, and up, for EACH RIM! Don't even ask about a replacement
> rim for a Campy Neutron or Eurus....
>
> However, if he finds a good wheelbuilder, he can purchase a good,
> durable and fairly lightweight rim starting as low as $30 each. Mavic
> Open Pro rims are pretty durable. Velocity, Ambrosio, FiR, Sun and
> many others also make good rims. Don't know about Velomax?

I doubt you could build a Mavic or Velomax rim for $ 30 or everybody would
do that !!

07-12-2004, 12:57 PM

"bfd" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:9411a749.0407121111.3773015b@posting.google.c om...
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Qui si parla Campagnolo ) wrote in message
news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com>...
> > yes-< > two
> > rim manufacturers.
> >
> > Anyone have some opinions on the above ? >> 
> >
> > Neither-Go see a decent wheelbuilder that will design a wheelset
specifically
> > for you and your needs. Not some wheel outta a box manufacturer that
will
> > market-sell then abandon these designs.
> >
> > Email me your needs and I'll build ya a set-
> >
> Peter re-read his post. He is "looking for some new rims" and wants to
> know about "Mavic versus Velomax". I agree with you that if he is
> seeking to *complete* boutique wheelset, forget it. What alot of
> people don't realize is if they buy a boutique wheelset, what is the
> cost if the rim and/or spokes to replace if it gets damaged.
> Replacement rims for Mavic Kyserium (sp?) can *start* at something
> like $150, and up, for EACH RIM! Don't even ask about a replacement
> rim for a Campy Neutron or Eurus....
>
> However, if he finds a good wheelbuilder, he can purchase a good,
> durable and fairly lightweight rim starting as low as $30 each. Mavic
> Open Pro rims are pretty durable. Velocity, Ambrosio, FiR, Sun and
> many others also make good rims. Don't know about Velomax?

I doubt you could build a Mavic or Velomax rim for $ 30 or everybody would
do that !!

07-12-2004, 12:57 PM

"bfd" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:9411a749.0407121111.3773015b@posting.google.c om...
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Qui si parla Campagnolo ) wrote in message
news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com>...
> > yes-< > two
> > rim manufacturers.
> >
> > Anyone have some opinions on the above ? >> 
> >
> > Neither-Go see a decent wheelbuilder that will design a wheelset
specifically
> > for you and your needs. Not some wheel outta a box manufacturer that
will
> > market-sell then abandon these designs.
> >
> > Email me your needs and I'll build ya a set-
> >
> Peter re-read his post. He is "looking for some new rims" and wants to
> know about "Mavic versus Velomax". I agree with you that if he is
> seeking to *complete* boutique wheelset, forget it. What alot of
> people don't realize is if they buy a boutique wheelset, what is the
> cost if the rim and/or spokes to replace if it gets damaged.
> Replacement rims for Mavic Kyserium (sp?) can *start* at something
> like $150, and up, for EACH RIM! Don't even ask about a replacement
> rim for a Campy Neutron or Eurus....
>
> However, if he finds a good wheelbuilder, he can purchase a good,
> durable and fairly lightweight rim starting as low as $30 each. Mavic
> Open Pro rims are pretty durable. Velocity, Ambrosio, FiR, Sun and
> many others also make good rims. Don't know about Velomax?

I doubt you could build a Mavic or Velomax rim for $ 30 or everybody would
do that !!