Is there anyway to identify a rim if all the decals are off it? Is there any other markings a manufacturer uses? I have a front wheel with an old 90's DX hub on it. I have no clue what the rim is and would like to know if's any good or if it's garbage. Here are some pics of the rim.
Identifying a rim with missing decals
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mikefoster
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Could be a old bonty they had a very square profile like that.
If it is one from memory fitting conti wire bead tyres was a real bugger.
Give it a try if you can do it without the need for half a dozen tyre levers could be one.
If it is one from memory fitting conti wire bead tyres was a real bugger.
Give it a try if you can do it without the need for half a dozen tyre levers could be one.
Yep, it seems to be a Bontrager BXC 1 rim like mines:
http://www.bikepro.com/products/rims/bont.html
http://www.bikepro.com/products/rims/bont.html
OrangeRetro
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It can't be too bad, its laced to a DX hub with DB spokes.
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Wheelsmith spokes at that.
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RockiMtn":3h4m1z6z said:okay how the heck did u know what spokes they are??? :?
the harsh butting is a wheelsmith style butting, though it would be easy to confirm with a big W and the spoke head.
I've not seen other spokes use that style.
