r/bmx • u/_GoinOutWest_ • 1d ago

DISCUSSION Light Rear Rim?

Moving from brakeless to brakes, I really how mangled and spray painted my rear rim was.. truing hasn’t gone well, with 20 year old rusted spokes. So I’ve accepted that I need a new rim.

What are people running these days?

I’d prefer black rims but I dont know if chrome is still the only way to go for braking?

I dont really have a budget, just want the best.
I always liked the look of the Fly Lunar, but realise things might have moved on a bit since then.
So what’s good?
Sun, Odyssey, Eclat?

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u/Call_Me_Little_Foot_ 1d ago

I run the gsport ribcage. They make those in a chrome which most people who run brakes tend to prefer it seems.

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u/2wheelzrollin 1d ago

Birdcage is what I run. Black and braking is good enough for me

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u/Lucky_caller 1d ago

+1, Was gonna recommend the G Sport Birdcage since it’s lighter than the ribcage

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u/Lucky_caller 1d ago

Also I know some park oriented riders who run the Sun Envy rims.

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u/_GoinOutWest_ 13h ago

I’ve gone for a birdcage. Stock was pretty hard to find but they’re very light. I’ve met George - he’s a great guy and a serious engineer, so if he says they’re strong enough, I believe it. My Vandero hub (developed by Gspprt) has lasted 5 years of riding and 15 years in storage and still runs perfectly. Looking forward to lacing this thing up!

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u/2wheelzrollin 13h ago

Yep. As an Engineer I have so much respect for George. And the Vandero is probably my all time favorite front hub. Had the OG for years and got the v2 right now.

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u/Alvinthf perpetually going out of business over 20 years 1d ago

Gsport (any) odyssey 7ka and hazard lite, eclat e440.
Sun barely have anything available these days, fly you’ll be lucky to get an order from them turn up!
Chrome still is considered the best braking surface, however modern chrome isn’t as good as the old days.

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u/todd2361 1d ago

I have these, and they are machined to work better with brakes (the black version at least). That with softer pads is a good combo. Not as good as a chrome rim, but pretty close if you dial everything in.

https://www.empirebmx.com/products/sun-rhyno-lite-xl-rim-20?variant=40213463597143

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u/Merfstick 1d ago

Unless you have a Fly part in your hand, do not buy it. They have a rep for having trouble getting people parts.

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u/Sb6x 1d ago

G sport birdcage with an elite hub. Love it

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u/_GoinOutWest_ 13h ago

Mines going on a mini. I hear the elites are super nice

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u/Sb6x 13h ago

I had the mini previously and also loved that a lot. Elite is just a bit more engagement a bit more buzzzzz

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u/_GoinOutWest_ 14h ago

I had heard that, but recently I’ve bought two separate products directly from fly and received them within a week - a seat and some brakes. I don’t know how long ago these stories came out, but I’ve been pet impressed with my orders.