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Eclat – E440 Rim

March 20, 2020 1 Comment

Get a look at the new E440 Rim from Eclat!

When it comes to BMX rims, they’re one of those parts that have become so dialed in over the years by brands that it’s the finer details that really make the biggest difference. The crew over at Eclat decided it was time to work on a new rim, and challenged themselves to make a rim that was light weight, but still strong enough to hold up to what their pro team is throwing down in the streets. The new E440 Rim is the end result, and it was exactly what they had in mind. The E440 rim is made from 6061-T6 alloy that is flash welded for a strong joint. It features a super stiff profile with thick sidewalls that are taller for rigidity and straight for brakes. On the inside, you can find a double wall design that puts material where the rim takes the most abuse, and cuts back in places it doesn’t to help reduce the overall rotational weight. They’ve also gone with a “narrower” 34mm width versus the 36mm that Eclat have been using on their other rims, which helps cut down on material and weight as well.

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G-Sport – Oil Slick Rollcage Rim Promo

December 12, 2019 Leave a Comment

Here’s some slick news from G-Sport! They just announced that they have a limited run of these oil slick Rollcage Rims for you to get your hands on! Up top is a quick promo featuring Ethan Corriere lacing up a set of wheels with the rims, then heading out to put them to work out in the streets. The riding is solid and the rims are slick as oil. You can pick these up through BMX shops and mail-orders like Source BMX that carry G-Sport worldwdide now!

“Surprise! 2019 marks the 25 Year Anniversary of GSport, and we’ve produced a Limited Edition run of our popular Ribcage rims in this Oil Slick finish to celebrate the milestone. Available now worldwide through shops. Watch Ethan Corriere shred a pair.”

Odyssey – Murray Loubser and the Fluorescent Yellow Hazard Lite Rims

October 14, 2019 Leave a Comment

If you’re looking to brighten up your setup a bit, the new limited edition Fluorescent Yellow Hazard Lite rims from Odyssey should do the trick. These rims are now available on Odyssey’s complete wheels and can be picked up at BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Odyssey world wide now. Check out this promo featuring Murray Loubser putting his new wheels to good use!

Want to pick up a setup? Source BMX have the wheels in stock now. Check out the Hazard Lite Cassette Wheel, the Hazard Lite Front Wheel and the Hazard Lite Freecoaster wheel.

You can also pick up just the rim here — Fluorescent Yellow Hazard Lite Rim

“New limited edition Fluorescent Yellow stock wheels available now. Throw ’em on and start ripping. Flo Yellow Hazard Lite rims also available” – Odyssey

Note: This posts contains affiliate links and we could receive a small commission from Source BMX if you were to purchase the wheels or rims from them. We would never promote a product we weren’t completely stoked on.

Cinema BMX – Reynolds Rim

April 3, 2019 Leave a Comment

Is it time for a fresh set of BMX rims? Have you given the Garrett Reynolds signature Reynolds Rim from Cinema BMX a look yet? This rim is made from 6061-T6 aluminum with a large single chamber, double wall profile that’s built to be a stiff and durable enough to take a beating out in the streets or wherever you take your bike. You can find super thick sidewalls to help resist flat spots and warping, a wide center channel with ramped inner walls that make it easier to get the tire on and lock the tire bead in place, thicker nipple seat grooves and improved spoke angle to help keep your wheel true longer.

The Reynolds Rim has a 21mm sidewall height, 38mm width and a 382.5mm Effective Rim Diameter (ERD). You can pick the rim up in Black, Polished, Red and Medallion Bronze for $74.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Cinema worldwide now, or direct from the Cinema Webstore now!

You know this is a solid rim if Garrett would put his name on it!

Specs
COLORS: Black, Polished, Red, Medallion Bronze
MATERIAL: 6061-T6 Aluminum
HEIGHT: 21mm
WIDTH: 38mm
ERD: 382.5mm
DRILLING: 36-Hole
LACING: Straight Lace
WEIGHT: 18.7oz

What do you think of the Reynolds Rim? Do you have any questions? Let us know what you’re thinking in the comments below!

GSport – Limited Edition Lavender Ribcage Rim

March 9, 2019 Leave a Comment

Thinking about switching up BMX rims and you want something a little… Lighter? GSport have released their popular Ribcage rim in this new Lavender colorway that’ll definitely do the trick while lighting things up on the color side of things.

The Ribcage rims are made from a proprietary high-strength aluminum alloy with patented ribs that reinforce the spoke holes to prevent nipple pull through. The rim also utilizes a cross-over spoke lacing pattern an increased angle that boosts lateral strength. Finally, the rim utilizes extra thick sidewalls with a 18mm height, and a 36mm width to help resist denting and pinching. Overall, the Ribcage weighs in at a lightweight 500 grams (17.6 oz.)

You can find the Ribcage at BMX shops and mail-orders that carry GSport worldwide in Lavender, Hard Anodized Black, Chrome and Toothpaste colors for $89.99 – $99.99 now.

What do you think of the new Lavender color? Are you feeling it or not so much? Do you have any questions? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

Specs:
Size: 20″ only
Drillings: 36 hole
Weight: 500g / 17.6oz
Width: 36mm
Sidewall Height: 18mm
ERD: 389mm
U.S. Patent: 7,427,112

BSD – Aero Pro Rims

May 7, 2018 Leave a Comment

BSD have released their new Aero Pro Rims…

Is it time for a new set of BMX Rims? Here’s a look at the new Aero Pro Rims that BSD have just released. The Aero Pro rims are made from 6066-T6 alloy with a 36mm width, 20mm wall height, 384mm ERD and 419mm outer diameter. You can find extra thick tapered sidewalls, extra thick tapered spoke seats and a curved inner strut. These rims have an aligned cross over lacing pattern and and beveled edges for a smooth look. The Aero Pro rim comes in Black and Polished, weighs in at 18.34 oz. (520 grams) and can be used with brakes no problem!

The Aero Pro rims are available through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry BSD worldwide now!

“The new Aero Pro rim may look like a lightweight rim but don’t let it’s aerodynamic styling fool you. Like it’s big brother, the NASA rim, it’s design has been engineered with strength as the key feature.

The Aero Pro rim has extra thick tapered sidewalls, angled spoke seats designed to accommodate proven cross-over lacing and a curved inner strut. It also has two intra cavity supports further increasing the radial stiffness and axial strength.” – BSD

Available in Black and Polished colors.

You can see where BSD have added thicker material in spots to improve the overall strength of these rims.

That’s a detailed look at the new Aero Pro rims from BSD! What do you think? Do you have any questions? Let us know what’s on your mind in the comments below!

Need to know what size spokes you need? Check out the BMX Spoke Calculator!

Not quite what you are looking for? Check out more BMX rims here!

Colony BMX – Camo Anodized Contour Rim

March 20, 2018 1 Comment

Colony BMX have released their new Camo Anodized Countour rim colorway…

Are you thinking about picking up a new set of BMX rims, but you want something that’ll stand out and is unique? The new Camo Anodized rims from Colony might just be what you are looking for. This double wall rim is made from 6000 series alloy with a welded joint, an engraved logo and weight saving holes inside the rim. . The 36-hole rim has an ERD of 388mm, weighs in at 1.16 lbs. (529 grams) and comes with a Colony rim strip. These Camo Anodized rims are geared toward brakeless riders because brakes can and will rub this anodization off the sidewalls. So, just know that you can’t warranty these if you rub off the color with brakes. If you aren’t feeling the color, but like the rim details, you can also find in it Black, Red, Blue, Purple, Polished, Chrome along with a few other special limited edition colors through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Colony worldwide now.

What do you think of that Camo Ano color? Are you feeling it or not so much? Let us know in the comments below!

Are you building new wheels? Check out our BMX Spoke Calculator to figure out what size spokes you need!

Odyssey – Hot Pink Hazard Lite Rim

March 10, 2018 Leave a Comment

Odyssey’s ever popular Hazard Lite rim now comes in Hot Pink!

It looks like Pink is making a full come back in 2018. The crew at Odyssey have released their ever popular Hazard Lite Rim in Hot Pink for you to dial your bike in with some retro styling. The Hazard Lite Rim is made from 6061-T6 aluminum with directional hole drilling (36-holes), a fully welded joint construction, a width of 32mm, a sidewall height of 17mm and an ERD of 390mm. The Hazard Lite rim weighs in at 17.6 oz. and also comes in Black and Chrome if you aren’t feeling the bright Pink color. You can also pick up the Hazard Lite Rim in a 24″ version as well.

The Hot Pink Hazard Lite Rim is available through BMX shops, mail-orders and the Odyssey webstore or $67.99 now!

Need spokes? Check out our BMX Spoke Calculator!

Curious how hot pink would look on your bike? Try our BMX Color App!

What do you think of the rim? Are you feeling the pink? Who has ran the Hazard Lite rims? How do you like them? Let us know what’s on your mind in the comments below!