Grail rims (or stick with Iron Cross)

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Permalink Reply by Bob Nunnink on August 22, 2014 at 9:10am

Iron Cross is lighter 385g then Grail 460g and cannot be used above 50 psi. Road tubeless does not work on Iron Cross. Grail has a more aero shape and will work tubeless both with cross and road tubeless tires.  I use Iron Cross as my main CX wheel.  Grail is used with my CX mud tires and for training I use Hutchinson Sector 28 on gravel roads. The only disadvantage to Grail is that it is heavier. 

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Permalink Reply by Mike Wood on August 22, 2014 at 1:16pm

Oh cool! Thanks!

I am using the Comp Iron Cross and would get the Team Grail so looks like for both wheels the weight penalty is only 60g or so. I'll check with my LBS about the availability for each but I think I'll go with the Grail for futureproofing and ability to do a 28c instead of sticking to 32-35 (and sub-50psi). Although, I guess I'd need to get the QR versions front and rear to match my '12 Crux unless I could convert the hub if I were to get a 2015 cross bike with thru-axle.

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