There is a lot of anecdotal evidence regarding aluminum vs carbon hoops. But when we actually test them back to back on our test rigs, carbon generally comes out on top. The only time it doesn't is when we test the strongest DH aluminum rims on the market vs a cheap Chinese carbon AM hoop. Our own DH carbon rim exceeds the capability of our drop test rig, and exceeds every other rim we've tested against. We have yet to break one.
Dec. 27, 2017, 2:40 p.m. - Lowcard
There is a lot of anecdotal evidence regarding aluminum vs carbon hoops. But when we actually test them back to back on our test rigs, carbon generally comes out on top. The only time it doesn't is when we test the strongest DH aluminum rims on the market vs a cheap Chinese carbon AM hoop. Our own DH carbon rim exceeds the capability of our drop test rig, and exceeds every other rim we've tested against. We have yet to break one.