We compare We Are One's new Convergence rim to the old Union rims
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- Rich has been a long time fan of We Are One's Union rims, and has run them since they were released. When the new Convergence rims came out, he wondered: do these new angles and waves in the rim make a real difference in how it rides?
To find out, he went out to the trails with both wheelsets and did some back-to-back testing to get to the bottom of whether the new We Are One Convergence rims are really more compliant and better feeling than his tried and true Union wheelset.
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Fun fact, to touch on the "in house mold making" aspect. In the new shop, I can walk from my layup bench where I put the carbon into the molds and make the wheel, to the Machinist Area, where the molds are made, in around 10-15 seconds. Then I can turn around and walk to the engineering room in 20 seconds. Can do a lap of the entire process from design, to mold production, to layup, to quality checking, in less than 2 minutes. Just today, I had multiple conversations with engineers and machinists as a part of my day to day.
It's an unreal company to be a part of, and I'm insanely proud to be a part of it.
Sick! We are hoping to get up the Kamloops next spring and see the whole operation in person!
@Fanatik oh man if you do, ask around for Jaden. Love to meet you guys and show you whatever part of my job the company says you can see!
I think we need to see them tested like you did with the new DT Swiss FR 541
The rim shape resulting in a straight line from nipple to hub has to be the star of the show with this new rim. This is the first carbon rim that made me quickly throw down the cash for a set. I love that they are doing all of this in Kamloops!
Isn’t is the same as the existing NOBL design?
I have the unions and love them but these convergence rims just look absolutely amazing can’t wait to get a set for my arrival 🤘🇨🇦
Awesome Vid 😎 Im Getting A Set Of 27.5s with Berd Spokes For My CF Warden Next Year 😎
What makes you want the poly spokes vs metal?
@@BuffiestFluff Lighter Faster Better Ride . I'm Building A SuperBike 😎
Not related to the WR1 wheels but what make/model of track pump is that with the digital gauge?
My local shop has them in stock. I’m thinking I’m going to pick them up
Is there a big difference in precision/how the Convergence and Revolution hold a line?
Specialized Asymmetry rim is using the same idea, all the spokes are the same size on the rims, I was given 4 replacement spokes with the rims, that I never needed, and they weight 1240 grams.. Very strong wheels, they take a beating an keep on clicking...These rims were introduced for the last Olympics I believe..
But how do these compare to a Strife wheelset? I've heard that the Strife is still the strongest, and laterally stiff rim that WR1 offers. Can you comment on this?
Someone asked this on the MTBR forums and Tyler from WAO said they are nearly but not quite as strong as the Strife in terms of impact resistance. No comment on lateral stiffness, but I would be willing to bet Convergence wheels would have more lateral compliance than the Strifes. Increasing the radial compliance of the rim will usually result in increased lateral compliance of the wheel, since the rim will flex radially as the spokes pull to resist lateral flex.
@@mattschirle Makes sense. Apologies if this sounds stupid, but is lateral/radial compliance really desirable in a carbon wheel? If conforming to the trail is the goal, isn't an alloy rim going to do that a lot better than a carbon wheel just based on the material it's made from? I'm sure the convergence rim feels amazing, but being a heavy (235lbs), aggressive rider, I've noticed a HUGE difference in between a set of WR1 Union/Strife combo and a DT Swiss EX 1700 wheelset. Mainly being the precision of the lines I was able to hold. I was able to charge way harder/more confidently on the carbon wheelset, and I chalked it up to the Strife in the rear being so stiff that I wasn't be bounced around riding fast & rough tech. Much less enjoyable on the Alloy wheelset (ran cushcore on both fyi). I wonder if I'd get the same ride feel from the Convergence rim.
Hard to say. With your weight and riding style, you probably would prefer a stiffer wheelset. You can also increase lateral stiffness by using thicker spokes or more spokes (32h vs 28h). But if you’re happy with your current wheelset, why bother?
@@mattschirle definitely, I'm thinking going full Strife for the next 😂
These rims will make Jeff Kendall Weed fly.
he already does ;)
That vaccine guineapig, hope someone poops in his coffee.
Facts
wild running 19 psi. Im running 25 front just to not get rim dings
With inserts or without?
Yeah its a Schwalbe Super Gravity casing tire so can get away with pretty low pressures. Typically I run 22 up front and 24 out back with no inserts.
There are so many factors that play into tire pressure (rider weight, riding style, terrain and conditions, tire casing, tire size, rim width, tire inserts, pump accuracy, bike geometry, suspension setup, personal preference, etc.) that it's virtually meaningless to compare between two different riders. Figure out what works for you and don't worry about what others are running.
@@mattschirle Couldn't agree more! Take note of what others are doing and then experiment and see what works best for you!
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Great review. Question, what digital floor pump was that?
2nd that
ride them like you rode the dt 541s
You guys are like Christian religious kids who escaped and got “saved” by mountain biking
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@@jubalvw3302 if not for mountain biking these are the “oh no, I don’t wanna go to heck” type local Washington kids. The over-polite wooden feeling to their overall vibe....but these homies actually think for themselves and ride mountain bikes, they rip and they know it.
Anyway...peace
@@jubalvw3302 I think he's high jubal hahaha
Is there a rider weight limit on these like the Zips???