Tom,
Your inquiry is timely. I recently bought a BMC Monster Cross (frame and
fork). I was originally planning on installing a set of wheels (Velocity
A23 rims) I already had to put on the new bike. Wanting to go fairly
wide-tires on the Monster Cross, I was limited in tire width on the
Joey, thanks for your insight is on the Quill. I haven’t built a wheelset yet
— but that’s on my list to learn and have fun with some day. That’s a nice
Ogrebrings back memories of mine, shod with Thunderburts; with a Jones bar
it was quite a versatile bike.
Tom
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I have a beautiful set of the polished quills on my Sam (mated to polished
WI hubs) and they have been just fine, which is a good thing. I think rims
are one of those things you only really notice if they're bad. The Quills
are packed with modern tech (wide tires and tubeless ready) and are
I'm no wheel builder, but it's interesting that VO recommended spoke
tension for the Voyager of 110 kgf, and not to exceed 115. I'm guessing
there's no universal "never go below, or above" a certain tension, and that
different rims will spec different tensions. But does anyone 'in the know'
I haven't had experience with that specific VO rim but have used their rims
in the past. They're not light but they're definitely strong. Highly
recommend especially for the price.
On Sun, Jan 12, 2020, 8:43 AM tc wrote:
> Anyone tried the relatively new $85 VO Voyager rim? I'm not familiar
Anyone tried the relatively new $85 VO Voyager rim? I'm not familiar with
the quality of VO rims in general. This rim hits the gap between Atlas and
Cliffhanger. Comes in 26", 650b, 700c, for 38mm to 2.4" (61mm) tire, 638g
(700c) and 597g (650b), stainless eyelets, tubeless compatible, rim
I am using the quill rims on my 2018 canti sam. the rims are great looking
and i dont worry about them ever. the wheelset rides wonderfully. would
recommend but probably wouldnt exceed a 48mm tire on it. in my eyes this is
a slightly beefed road rim.
On Friday, January 3, 2020 at 6:50:04 PM
I have Velocity Quill on my Toyo Atlantis with 700x50 Soma Cazadero tires;
the rims are awesome, but the tire/frame clearance it tight. I chose the
Quill over the A23 because they were tubeless compatible and their wider
inside width. Our Salsa Powderkeg tandem has a Cliffhanger with dynamo on
I love Velocity rims and own both models you mentioned. Weight was never a
factor in my choice since all of my Rivs are already heavy. A few ounces
won't make a difference for me. I have an Appaloosa that I use for extended
tours and overnight camping trips, a Sam Hillborne that is my roadish
I've got a 650b wheelset built by Analog that uses quill rims. They are
fantastic rims and incredibly stiff. The first rims that I could actually
feel a difference in especially when climbing out of the saddle. And you're
right! They are very wide and can handle whatever your riv frame could
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