is it worth putting new rims on a wheelset ?

[cyberknight]

I have a set of super star components wheels that have a narrow rim profile about 14 mm i think and they are a nice set of wheels and light .
Given the trend towards wider rims would it be a cost effective gain if i got a wider rim set laced onto the wheels as the 25s i run look like ballons or at my level would i notice no difference ?

 

[T4tomo]

If you want to run wider tyres like 28/30/32mm etc for comfort then yes wider rims would be better. If you can only clear 25mm on your frame then not sure what "gain" you will get. Of course if the rims are shot then a wider rim that will still take a 25mm tyre is a no brainer.

 

[Juan Kog]

I’m surprised you want to change them , 25 mm tyres fitted to 14 mm internal rims is with in an acceptable tyre/rim ratio.

 

[Cycleops]

Cost effective gain? Depends what you want to achieve. I put some wider rims on my ‘07 Trek and fitted 28c tyres which just fitted within the frame because I wanted more comfort. I’m very happy with it.

 

[Jameshow]

If your rims are knackered then go for it, you have nothing loose. If they are ok why bother?

 

[dan_bo]

Make sure you take your old rims off first.

 

[fossyant]

I’m surprised you want to change them , 25 mm tyres fitted to 14 mm internal rims is with in an acceptable tyre/rim ratio.

This. I run 25's on narrow rims, fine. Can't fit tractor tyres to my road bikes, and 25 is as big as I dare.

 

[cyberknight]

Ok not worth it as I thought, I was just musing about it. Everyone I ride with are running 28-32 width these days 🙄 I'm running 25 s but can't afford a new bike so I turn up on an 11 year old bike with rims and they are on all singing and dancing carbon disc models that are lighter and more aero

 

[Ian H]

Don't worry about it. I turn up to club runs on a shiny new steel bike with 25mm tyres. It sings and dances just as well any of the plastic ones.

 

[cyberknight]

Don't worry about it. I turn up to club runs on a shiny new steel bike with 25mm tyres. It sings and dances just as well any of the plastic ones.

I did ride on the the front for a metric century ......

 

[Jameshow]

What wheels are they?

If old 32h training wheels put some lighter rs10 or Mavic wheels on and you'll feel faster..

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Nothing wrong with replacing worn out rims though , if hubs and spokes are good.

 

[wafter]

Yeah, personally I'd just ride them until the rims are toast / you've had your money's worth and maybe rebuild them.

It's probably a lot easier / not much more expensive to replace the complete wheelset, however if your hubs / spokes are reasonable quality (and outlast the rims!) replacing the rims will help you get your money's worth from the bits you keep.

I rebuilt the wheels on my Routier beater with new rims a while ago, and on the whole found it quite an enjoyable and rewarding process

 

[fossyant]

Ok not worth it as I thought, I was just musing about it. Everyone I ride with are running 28-32 width these days 🙄 I'm running 25 s but can't afford a new bike so I turn up on an 11 year old bike with rims and they are on all singing and dancing carbon disc models that are lighter and more aero

And.... 11 years old bike, positively new compared to my two 30 year old ones. The only people faster than me are actually 'faster' than me. It's nothing to do with the bike.

 

[cyberknight]

What wheels are they?

If old 32h training wheels put some lighter rs10 or Mavic wheels on and you'll feel faster..

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