Velocity Sponshorship & B43 Review
Jun 2010 08

Velocity Sponshorship & B43 Review5

Posted In Bikes,Sponsors

I’m really excited to announce that I’m riding for Velocity now and just placed my order for my new Velocity Chukkers today. I’ve ridden both Velocity deep V’s and B43′s, and they’re definitely a product and company I feel I can really stand behind. I just want to thank Velocity for being so great and giving me this opportunity! With that said, since I’m getting some new rims, I figured I’d go a head and give a little review of my Velocity B43s. Continue reading to check it out.

After over a year of racing, jumping stairs and ledges, wrecking, commuting, tricking, running into about everything, playing polo, and just all around riding hard and putting these rims to the test, they’re still in perfect shape and not the least bit out of tru. Basically, they’re tough; the toughest rims I’ve ridden on yet. But who would argue with that? They’re 43mm deep and triple walled. What really makes this rim unique is that it does not sacrifice speed for strength. Too often are those terms mutually exclusive, especially when it comes to rims. Rather, the B43 attains a great balance for getting around fast while still enduring whatever the road throws at you. If you’re looking for a good rim that’s versatile enough for all types of riding, then the B43 is it. I absolutely love mine and I would highly recommend them.

Written by Devan Mickell

5 Comments

  1. Anonymous says:
    June 9, 2010 at 12:14 am

    "doesnt sacrifice speed for strength"

    bulletproof YES
    heavy YES
    gets caught in cross winds. YES

    seriously you are a walking talking fixie hipster…. come race in monster track. then we'll see how fast you really are.

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  2. Devan Mickell says:
    June 9, 2010 at 2:18 am

    I didn't say they weren't heavy, what I did say is that they're a great all around wheel. Weight isn't everything, especially on the street.

    I never claimed to be fast. Not sure how I'm a "walking talking fixie hipster," I just like to ride my bike, and figured I'd suggest a product that I really like. If you don't care about my opinion, that's fine, but you are the one reading my blog. At least I'm up front about who I am… anonymous? lol.

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  3. Anonymous says:
    June 10, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    Devan, way to stand your ground with Anonymous, you could not have stated your position with any more eloquence. Thanks for the kind words.

    John
    President, Velocity USA

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  4. shaun says:
    October 12, 2010 at 7:36 am

    Thanks for this post I found it very helpful in all honesty. I'm in the market for new rims and was a bit weary about switching to the b43s at first then googles around and found this and know for a fact they're exactly what I want on my bike. Ordering some pink ones after posting this!

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  5. Tue says:
    October 22, 2010 at 10:14 am

    Sweet ass bike (and great pics) – air five all the way from Denmark.
    Great review. Just ordered a b43 rear wheel!

    Sincerely,
    Tue

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