Strong light wheels for 98 kg rider - Page 2

mmamster · #16 01-14.-2005

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Originally Posted by Metz

I'm 200 lbs. and have the American Classic 420's as well as SSL's. The 420's are great, lighter than the Mavic's and more aero (which I really only notice over 20 mph). Last year I bent the rear rim on my 420's trying to bunnyhop some nasty RR tracks during a century. I loosened the rear brake and actually rode the last 25 miles on the wobbly rim. I contacted Am Classic to arrange for repair and after talking to them decided to upgrade both wheels to bladed spokes, which they recommend for larger riders. They had me just send in the hubs and I pretty much got brand new wheels for $400 (the bladed 420's retail for over $800) since they serviced the hubs as well. Their customer service was informative, helpful, and they didn't try and stick it to me. I would highly recommend Am Classic if you get the bladed spokes.

Have just been to LBS and ordered some Camp. Zonda G3s. Adding those and some tribars should speed things up in the TT! LBS says are strong enough for the weight, feed back on review websites is good too.

JTE83 · #17 01-16.-2005

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Originally Posted by mmamster

I'm looking for wheels to use all the time, not just for racing. The feedback I have got elsewhere is that SLs might be too fragile for everyday use and should be kept as a race wheel. Can't afford both so thinking now of the elites or a few other options - velomax circuits - campagnolo zondas (?? not sure if it is this one or one up on the range). Any comments?

BTW if you don't know of it already check out www.roadbikereview.com which has a lot of reviews of bike parts by readers.

Well, I have Ksyrium SSC SL's and I have no choice but to use them for training and racing. My wheels are still true enough after 1000 miles and 3 crashes on my road bike. I have 3 road bikes, but my Cervelo Soloist Team has the SSC SLs. I weigh 163 lbs or 73.94 kg. I crashed at 20.9 mph (33.64 kph) into a curb and my SLs are still true enough to ride without brake rub.

I would like Ksyrium Elites or Campy Sciroccos for my Giant OCR 1. And I have had no problems with the Shimano R535 wheels on my Giant TCR Aero 2.

allezkmiec · #18 01-17.-2005

You don't need a factory wheelset; they're built for average riders, and the average roadie doesn't weigh 98 KG. Get some wheels built up with Dura Ace hubs, built 3-cross (32 hole) with nice DT spokes on Mavic Open Pro rims. they'll be almost as light as Ksyrium SLs, with nicer hubs, and more importantly, they'll be stiff and strong, even for a heavier rider. I have a 215-pound friend who races cyclocross on this exact wheelset and he's used those very wheels for 3 seasons with no problems.

Hope this helps.
-Matt

need11@46 · #19 01-17.-2005

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Originally Posted by mmamster

I am looking for a recommendation for a pair of light weight and strong roadbike wheels. I currently have shimano 540 wheels that have proved fragile. Specifically have broken spokes under stress – I am 98 kg and snapped spokes when standing on the pedals climbing at speed (about 40 km/h). I was close to going over the handle bars but managed to stay on board . This was in a triathlon TT.

My research has since shown that these wheels (standard kit on my bike) have a habit of doing this and are pretty much garbage wheels.

I am looking at mavic’s kysirium elites or SLs. Do you have any other recommendations in a similar price range? I have read bad press about older SLs splitting on the rim but am told this has been fixed in the 2005 model.

Thanks in anticipation of responses.

I'm 6'-0" and 220lbs. I have SL's (04) and set them aside because of the stiff ride - a personal preference, to be sure. Also, they are twitchy in a cross-wind. Most of my wheels are custom built using Zipp 95/220 or DT 240s hubs, DT R1.1 rims and Sapim CX-Ray spokes (28/32). I believe all of them weigh less than the Mavic wheels. I like the ride much better, and all have remained true. Price wise, you would save a fair amount if you build with DT Revolution spokes. The Sapim spokes are very costly.

My opinion is custom-built wheels are a better choice for heavier riders.

-Wm.

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