Rim choice - Alex or Sun?

Everything you want to know about Sun and Alex specs but were afraid to
ask:

http://www.sun-ringle.com/MTB.html

http://www.alexrims.com/ speficically
http://alexrims.com/rims/mc_dx32.htm

There's also plenty here if you search.

Im my memory serves, the double wide is stronger but heavier, has a
slightly wider inside measurement, and has a better design to avoid
pinch flats. The alex is still strong and has a better surface if you
intend on running a brake.

For what it is worth, two years ago I decided on the doublewide.
Probably more strength than I'll ever need.

(I just realized you asked about the Sun BFR, not Doublewide :o ).

Here's the BFR specs http://tinyurl.com/5npjj .

The DX 32 is wider than the BFR. What are you using the rim for?
Freestyle? Trials?

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I'll be using the rim for muni and some trials. Probably gonna go with
the DX32

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I'd recommend the DX-32, having ridden with both. I have one on my muni
and I love it.

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I'd go with the sun. From my biking experiance, I trust sun rims more
than Alex.

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alex is cheaper (than sun doublewide)
alex is common (in the uni community)
alex is lighter (than sun doublewide)
alex is strong enough (for me at 230 pounds plus gear)

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DK said:

*I'd go with the sun. From my biking experiance, I trust sun rims more
than Alex. *

The Sun BFR is too skinny for a 3" muni tire. It's not an option for a
muni rim unless you never intend to use a fat tire, and then what's the
point?

The Alex DX32 is a good rim for muni. A few of the DX32 rims have been
a bit sketchy separating where the rim is pinned together. Other than
that the rims have done well. I have one on my muni.

Just get a flavor of the DX32 that has eyelets in the spoke holes. Alex
makes a couple flavors of the DX32 rim. Some have eyelets and some do
not.

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The Alex is a 19 bike trials mod rim and will fit trials tires like
Luna, Creepy Crawler, Monty. The Sun is a regular 20" rim and will not
fit trials tires.

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