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    ntappin
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    I didn't really think about the whole tire size issue. That is probably
    another thing I'm going to have to think about. I probably only would
    want something along the lines of 2.6 or maybe a bit bigger, and since
    Ottawa really isn't home to alot of crazy drops and stuff I wouldn't
    really be needing anything too huge.

    I also figure I should mention I will be putting some pretty short
    cranks on this in keeping with my trials (137 on the 26 and 110 on the
    19), just incase someone is curious.

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  2. markf
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    the alex is pretty standard, i think the doublewide might be a tad
    stronger, but the alex will be fine, save the money.

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  3. trials_uni
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    The double wide is a monster...Its fairly heavy. Ive never ridden thee
    monty so im not sure about that one...I would say that you wouldbe just
    fine with the DX32

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  4. plumsie
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    I've got a 26 with an Alex DX 32 Rim and it's pretty good, stands up to
    everything I throw at it.

    I would say though if you can get one that the Surly Large Marge is a
    great rim, I've ridden one a few times and it just feels so stable and
    so much nicer over rough ground than the Alex.

    It will depend on the sort of stuff you are riding though, I tend to
    use a 3" tyre which works well with both of these rims but of the ones
    you mentioned, I only have experience of the Alex.

    Glad to see someone else getting a 26" uni, they are very much an
    underated choice but I love mine.

    Plumsie

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  5. musketman
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    Ive got a 26" with an Alex. Its good. If I ever get another rim for it,
    it will be a Sun Double Wide. Either is good, but for the price and
    overall goodness, the Alex cant be beat.

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  6. mornish
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    going off the 24s, I like the doublewide more than the alex, and the
    large marge over all of them. The doublewide is alot stable-er than the
    alex and feels solider.

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