FAQLoad - NoTubes Podium MMX Rim

These rims feel insanely light, its almost like there's nothing there.

I'm looking forward to building a new lightweight front wheel with this rim. I'm not sure how long it would last on the rear.

What's it weigh?

Claimed weight is between 280 and 290g. This particular rim came in at 302g.

Some more Podium MMX rims have arrived. Weights for these three average 300g a rim.

Claimed weight on these in 26" size is 340g. The two that I have weighed 352g and 353g.

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Background

This looks like a really nicely made rim with a combination of great features:

There are not many lightweight rims available for 24" mountain bikes. The three options I know of are:

These are the 36 hole single wall, rim brake compatible rims that adorn pretty much every cheap 24" kids bike.