Made a new friend...

[NRath]

It was tall and covered with bark! Yep, during my lunch time romp through the woods, I met up with a tree. Front end washed out in a deep sand corner at about 25 and sent me straight into a tree as I tried to save it. Front tire was head on and I went straight into it. I'm still walking and talking, but I did get an instant headache when the helmet stopped on the side of the tree- bruised up the right side a little, but that just reminds me how much fun I was having!

The front wheel is wasted and the bars are bent- both sides forward. Fortunately, I was still able to ride it back to work and home. The reason for my post is for rim input.

I wonder if an Excel is stronger than stock, or about the same but lighter, or what. On the sport quad side that I know so well, truth is that most stock wheels are super strong and I don't know if that translates to bikes. The oem rim is stupid expensive new at $200+, BTO sells an Excel for $139. Complete front wheels are selling used for about $200 but you never know what your getting till the money is gone. So, I'm leaning toward the Excel and relacing and I just want to make sure it will at least be as strong as the stocker- it took a heck of lick and alot of abuse up until now!

Thanks for any input.

As a side note- I just broke 15k on the Dizzer and the bike has been totally awesome!

Edited October 25, 2012 by NRath

[Ryel]

here is a link to where someone just bought the excell:

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=227340&page=1113

maybe they can answer better then I

[NRath]

Thanks for the lookout. Looks like he's just getting his hands on them. And those are the big $$ A60's.

Any other opinions from experience out there?

[yellowdatsun]

Unless you plan on running into trees regularly, there probably isn't much need for a stronger rim. If the wheel doesn't bend/break, then the forks will.

[ROMAD]

I thought the OEM rim WAS an Excell Takasago?

Edited October 26, 2012 by ROMAD

[Qqqqqqqqqqqq]

Could be time for a new helmet If it took a good whack .. And is more than 3 years old

[Craigo]

There is nothing wrong with Excel rims, they have been making quality OEM rims for years....

If the headaches persist don't hesitate to get it checked out, and yes you should replace your lid.....

[NRath]

Only the SM's have Excel's.

I was just seeing teh Excel's as a cheaper alterniatve to buying a whole oem wheel- not to mention they're cool looking. Just wighing the options.

As for the helmet- yeah def due for a replacement.