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Originally Posted by discoenduro
Ditto Ted Magnum. I have an XT and changed to Excel rims front and rear (18"). The Excels are lighter and look great, but the original steel rims would've been adequate for overlanding. I'd just change the spokes to heavy duty and keep two spare spokes for each rim. I wouldn't even bother with rim locks: IMHO they just add weight to the rim and unbalance them. I think it's very unlikely I'd ever need rim locks regardless of terrain.
Disco
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Aye...
With rim locks I kept getting punctures where the tube nipped and chaffed on the locks..
Without, I went the length of South America without a single puncture !
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