Has anyone tried the Araya TX-310F rim?

[Scott Stulken]

I guess I've had rims and wheels on the brain lately.  Was poking around the Grand Bois site and noticed this:  http://www.cyclesgrandbois.com/SHOP/ARAYA_TX-310F650.html

23.2mm wide triple-box rim with double eyelets, at a reputed 520g weight.  Seems like it would be great for clydes and/or touring cyclists, and I have nothing but positive things to say about the Araya rims I've ridden.  Too bad they don't distribute as widely here in the States anymore, for whatever reason.

- Scott

[David Cummings]

Forgive me if this has been answered elsewhere, but can items be ordered from GB in the US? Seems a reasonable price if I did my conversions correctly. Very nice classic looking 650b rim.

[Igor Belopolsky]

Yep GB ship

[Chris Cullum]

On Nov 11, 2017 18:18, "Igor Belopolsky" <belopol...@gmail.com> wrote:

Yep GB ship

I guessing shipping rims from Japan to NA is going to be expensive.

[Igor Belopolsky]

Ask the shop. They're lovely to work with

[Paul Sherman]

I second this, I've had nothing but great experiences dealing with them. I just ordered some stuff from GB for a winter project. They quoted 6,000 yen (less than $60) to ship two rims, a drop handlebar, and some small parts to California, versus 3500 yen to ship the same stuff minus the rims. Shipping last time I bought tires from them was <$20. Prices usually come out well below Compass etc even with shipping factored in.

Paul
Beijing

[Jim A]

These rims are available through Merry Sales, ask your LBS or try the Soma website.

I have a black one built into a front wheel. I remember the build being straightforward. I only have <1000 miles on it so far.

[Jim A]

Oh, I see now that Merry Sales only has them in 700c.