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gbj_tester in reply to @atk

What are the benefits of the Kinlin over DT?

Mainly the possibility of using an offset rim with the Kinlin. Price difference is more like £20
Kinlin £50 each vs. DT £58 a pair shipped from Germany

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atk in reply to @gbj_tester

Thanks! Already have 32h hubs, looks like Kinlin is only offset with lower drilling. Think I've ruled out any way to justify something more expensive than the DTs now.

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gbj_tester in reply to @atk
Think I've ruled out any way to justify something more expensive than the DTs now.

Ah, but if 32H then it's easy to justify spending £56 a piece on Mavic EN821, for the following reasons:
1. Offset drilling for stronger wheels
2. 21mm internal width works great with 28-35mm tyres
3. True UST tubeless means no messing about with tape
4. ISM leaves metal only where it needs to be, giving excellent strength:weight ratio
Downsides are that you don't want to go near them with a rim brake and they take twice as long to lace up as conventional rims.

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