Rims

[MargusV]

Hi,

Last weekend's race took its toll on our bike and I am now looking for a new front rim for 2011 EC250. So - what are the best rims for GasGas available in Europe? Is there DID ST-X available for GasGas? Takasago Excel A60? Something else?

[Darrendeep6]

I've used Excels on my last bike with no issues. I just had some new hoops laced up to some Talon hubs, very nice. The A60s are about as tough as you can get. They are about 15% stiffer than regular Excels. You can't go wrong with either. Not sure about the DID stuff, good luck.

[Fred1956]

Originally Posted by Darrendeep6

I've used Excels on my last bike with no issues. I just had some new hoops laced up to some Talon hubs, very nice. The A60s are about as tough as you can get. They are about 15% stiffer than regular Excels. You can't go wrong with either. Not sure about the DID stuff, good luck.

Is Talon doing GG hubs?

[StuJohnson]

If not Talon then you can get RAD hubs, which are made in USA.
They have a sale for a COMPLETE set Front & Rear with DID rims for $799....But think that is only for Honda's. Damn that is a good deal !!!

http://www.radmfg.com/default.asp

Another great rim is Sun Rims which are made in US by Buchanan Spokes.....Very good product as the way the weld the rim together is a lot stronger then the Excel weld joint which is usually where a rim will fail under major forces.

http://www.buchananspokes.net/categories/rims_sun.asp

[Anders]

Originally Posted by Fred1956

Is Talon doing GG hubs?

I have Talon hubs on mine. However I have not found them in Talon's online catalog so they may be discontinued.

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[MargusV]

Originally Posted by Fred1956

Is Talon doing GG hubs?

There is nothing wrong with GasGas OEM hubs manufactured by AJP in Portugal. Maybe not too shiny but technically these seem to be quite okay. In case some upgrade is needed there is also Nambotin replica wheelset based on Haan hubs. But things are different with rims - I do knot know which are the best ones available on this side of the pond.

[StuJohnson]

Originally Posted by MargusV

There is nothing wrong with GasGas OEM hubs manufactured by AJP in Portugal. Maybe not too shiny but technically these seem to be quite okay. In case some upgrade is needed there is also Nambotin replica wheelset based on Haan hubs. But things are different with rims - I do knot know which are the best ones available on this side of the pond.

Totally agree with you on the OEM hubs. I have the 2010 red ones on my 2012.

Actually here in the States I know that most of the Professional Supercross/Motocross guys use the OEM hubs. For example the Honda team gets their hubs polished and anodized red. They believe the OEM hubs are stronger.

[twowheels]

Originally Posted by Fred1956

Is Talon doing GG hubs?

Yes. Darren got the complete kit from Dubya (via Dearborn ) with gold Talon hubs, colored spokes, spline drive nipples, and Excel rims. I've seen fancy wheels before, but when I opened the box on these my jaw dropped.

[StuJohnson]

Originally Posted by twowheels

Yes. Darren got the complete kit from Dubya (via Dearborn ) with gold Talon hubs, colored spokes, spline drive nipples, and Excel rims. I've seen fancy wheels before, but when I opened the box on these my jaw dropped.

Very nice.
Pics on bike would be awesome!!!


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[Fred1956]

Originally Posted by StuJohnson

Very nice.
Pics on bike would be awesome!!!


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+1 I have no issues with OEM hubs but I sure don't mind a little bling here & there ! (leftover from my MX days I guess)