Anyone run Nimble wheels?

First I've seen of these too. Anyone have experience??

Still no one? Should I post on a bike forum?

I found out about them some time ago and made a similar post.  I got a couple people to give feed back, and it was all positive.

I'm still going to consider them cuz I'm a clyde (230 and 20 more to lose).

ETA:  Plus you can get custom colors if you want!

Edited by Aikidoman 2008-04-01 5:35 PM

Karen McKeachie (of Ironman and World Championship fame) has used Nimbles for quite some time with success.

The most unique thing about the wheels is that they are sold idrect from Nimble to the consumer: No LBS dealers. This is a good strategy for Nimble since they get the entire margin and that cuts out an intermediate margin the retailer would normally earn. Bottom line: Good wheels for reasonable prices.

So what's the catch? Likely very little catch except some debateable wind tunnel data that supports their aerodynamic benefits- but isn't all wind tunnel "debatable" in the internet forum world?

Nimble probably would have been OK until they started touted an aerodynamic benefit over solid disk rear wheels. Then some people, well everyone, started calling "baloney" (or is it bologna?).

Mechanically the wheels are solid and beautifully made. They are subject to the attendant limitations of any molded strut construction wheel, and there are a few limitations such as limited (or non-existent) repairability, can't be trued, generally rough ride characteristics (no dish) and different steering characteristics that what we're accustomed to on wire spoke wheels. Those things being said, there is a segment of the market that appreciates the aesthetic of a molded strut wheel, and that is something that can't be argued.

Thanks for the info/perspective Tom.

Nope - just yours since it's all red and eye catching.  May have to rent it out

I've been off of BT.com for many months (new baby will do that) and just saw this post.

I have been running a Nimble Crosswind rear for years (it's done 6 IMs and bunch of shorter races) and has been great the entire time. I was running a Nimble Fly front, then switched to a deep section Cormia. I do like the Cormia better. I just picked up a new to me Zipp disc and will be ordering a front hub for the Crosswind and make it my front race wheel. Having both a front and rear hub set up for the Crosswind gives me lots of options too.

In 2009 I'm doing IM Cozumel and a bunch of shorter races leading up to it, plus some early season Time Trials. So I'll have more hands on experience with the Crosswind as a front wheel and using a disc out back.

I can not wait till the Zipp and the Crosswind front hub show up. Hopefully I'll get some nice weather days and time to road test out the set up before Fall sets in too much.

Sucky, I went to order a front hub for my Crosswind and found that Nimble had a major fire in their building and are offline for about 2 months for getting any product out at this point.