[RBW] Re: no more Synergies?

2015-08-29 Thread RJM
I have a set of Dyad wheels and a set of Synergy wheels for my Hillborne and honestly don't really prefer one over the other.I guess if I were to be forced, I'd say I like the looks of the Dyads better. Both have held up rather well though. The Dyad is a good replacement for the Synergy

[RBW] Re: no more Synergies?

2015-08-26 Thread Evan Baird
I've liked the Atlas rims on my Rawland. It do 50/50 mixed terrain and the width sets up perfecto with my 42mm tires. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

[RBW] Re: no more Synergies?

2015-08-19 Thread Lungimsam
If anyone is interested, I might be willing to sell my 650b Synergy/Velocity hub front and rear wheelset that came stock on my Blue Sam from RBW. Comes with Shimano 8 speed cassette on it. Got the bike in 2013. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: no more Synergies?

2015-08-19 Thread 'frank_a' via RBW Owners Bunch
I called Velocity awhile back looking for black 650b synergy rims (which used to be listed on the site) and they told me that the Synergy rims were being discontinued. - Frank On Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 4:45:36 PM UTC-4, Leslie wrote: Was just poking around the Velocity website

Re: [RBW] Re: no more Synergies?

2015-08-19 Thread Jim Bronson
The Atlas is a lot heavier than the Synergy at 610gr, so not really a direct replacement. They do have a similar physical appearance though and I have a bike in the stable that has a front Synergy and a back Atlas and it's not noticeable unless you examine the rims closely. I peeled off the

[RBW] Re: no more Synergies?

2015-08-19 Thread David Banzer
I think the A23 (same width) Atlas (same style box construction) fit as 2 better, distinct rims compared to the Synergy, and the Dyad as a happy medium between an A23 Atlas. While I like supporting Riv Rich, I wish Velocity could sell the 650b Dyad to all shops. My LBS can generally get me