Exal rim quality

[BiketoBasics]

I'm considering buying a few of the EXAL Sp19 rims for rear wheel use and would like to ask those with experience with them (or EXAL generall) to provide some feedback as to their quality.

 

[sunympholepsy]

I have a couple of sets of the ceramic version of SP 19. Absolutely bombproof. No issues, and still going strong after more than 10 years of fairly heavy use (including touring). Pretty impressive for a budget rim really.

 

[otherself]

I have the LX17 26" 36 hole version laced to non-disc deore hubs on mountain bike and they have been, so far, bomb proof. Though I haven't done thousands of miles on them.

Can't comment on their road rims, but SpaCycles is a reliable source with an experienced wheelbuilder and they use them.

 

[BiketoBasics]

Ok, thanks fellas. I was considering buying a set of the Sp19's from Spacycles. The exchange rate + postage takes the fun out of the sale but still not bad for a decent quality rim.

 

[BiketoBasics]

Looked into buying those rims - postage absolutely destroys any notion of sending them to Canada. Chain Reaction and Wiggle used to (up until recently) be able to send rims and tires from Ireland or Spain to Canada for $13 in Canadian funds. Spa Cycles quoted £95 postage, for rims which totalled approx £30.

I don't know how logistics companies operate, but they earn their salt sometimes.

 

[Ippikin]

A comment on Exal rims for you: A few years ago I built up a set of wheels using 700c Exal XR1 rims, to replace worn out Campag Lambda, as they are very similiar being a mini V section. They built up nicely and the quality is good. I got mine from Spa but these days it may be cheaper for you to source directly from Europe given your location? Also consider the Ryde Sputnik rims (formerly known as Rigida Sputnik) which are double eyeletted and bombproof! I have built a set of these as tough 26" MTB wheels. In the 700c size you would end up with a super strong wheelset