Ryde Sputnik 700C rims

[Big John]

Anyone either got these on their bike or built wheels with them and if so how reliable are they? A friend has asked me to lace a couple of Hope hubs into a pair of workhorse winter rims and he's keen on the Ryde Sputnik but until now I've never heard of them. They look ok but I can't find many reviews.

 

[All uphill]

I've not had them but I know of them as very tough, relatively cheap, but heavy rims that are suitable for touring.

 

[fossyant]

I use Ryde Zac 2000 on my commuter. Decent enough rims - Ryde are/were Rigida

 

[Moodyman]

Very strong and stiff, albeit slightly heavy. Very easy to build with and it doesn’t lose its shape when you’re cranking up the nipples.

Braking surface wider and thicker too if running rim brakes.

Best suited to loaded touring or commuting.

 

[rualexander]

Used the 26" version for loaded touring for a few years a while ago when they were Rigida.
Great rims

 

[iandg]

Got them on my Cross Check and did have them on my retro bike when it was geared (Rigida at the time). The retro wheels were built by Richard at Henry Burton's - If John and Richard recommended them then they're good rims.

 

[Big John]

Thanks everyone. I knew there'd be one or two on CC who'd come across them. Now I know about the Rigida connection that's put my mind at rest. I've built quite a few wheels with Rigida rims. Thanks again 👍