Looking for some guidance on purchasing a new wheelset (well...starting with rear wheel, then front wheel down the road in order to lessen the $$$ hit...and shock from my wife).
My current weight is 240 lbs (on the way down to sub 200). No racing at this time, but may try a TT down the road. Usual rides are 20-50 miles over mostly flat terrain (central Indiana).
I've had a lot of people try to steer me towards the Mavic CXP-33 rims (32 spoke count) with hub of my choice and 14/15 double butted spokes. I've also had Velocity Arrowhead rims suggested. A co-worker has even offered me a used set of Mavic Ksyrium SSC wheels (original model) for around $300.
Where to go? I'm leaning toward custom built wheels, but still so many options. I do understand at my weight (plus at 6'2"), I should stay away from ultra light wheels with low spoke counts.
Thanks for any suggestions.
My current weight is 240 lbs (on the way down to sub 200). No racing at this time, but may try a TT down the road. Usual rides are 20-50 miles over mostly flat terrain (central Indiana).
I've had a lot of people try to steer me towards the Mavic CXP-33 rims (32 spoke count) with hub of my choice and 14/15 double butted spokes. I've also had Velocity Arrowhead rims suggested. A co-worker has even offered me a used set of Mavic Ksyrium SSC wheels (original model) for around $300.
Where to go? I'm leaning toward custom built wheels, but still so many options. I do understand at my weight (plus at 6'2"), I should stay away from ultra light wheels with low spoke counts.
Thanks for any suggestions.