Re: TOY: Bead Lock alternative

[Scott Wilson <swilson@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> What is so bad about the prices?  A set of Champion beadlocks are about $225
> each, or $900.  The cheapest March racing beadlocks are $150 each plus
> shipping, so about $650.  And all of these only lock the OUTSIDE of the
> wheel, where the tireloc system locks the inner & outer beads.
> 
> If you want to compare apples to apples - get a quote from anyone else about
> beadlocking both sides of a wheel and you will see how much cheaper the
> tireloc system is...
> 
> You also can move them to whatever wheel you want, by just drilling an extra
> hole for a second valve stem.  If you get tired of the Champion of Marsh
> wheels - tough luck, you are stuck with them ;)
> 
> Also, no bolts to loosen.  And they do work as sort of a "run flat" system
> for the trail.
> 
> Do you still think they are such a bad deal?

Excellent points David.   

I noticed while wheeling with the MTA guys last week while they were
preparing for Mud-in-yur-eye that Desmond (trail leader for the event I
think) was running this type of bead lock.   They won't do much for ya
if you're looking for that 'flashy look'  (snicker, snicker :-)  but
they sure seem practical!

What does your friend think about balancing them?  Do they balance well?

Scott


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