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Phil Spengler
Guest
Hi,
I have a great set of custom built aerolights from Speed Dreams Dave Thomas. (18F, 24R, 14/15 gauge
bladed spokes). Great wheels, and first ones I have ever owned that stayed true so long (5000+
miles...I weigh 220 lbs)
I love these wheels, until I get out of the saddle. I have noticed that there seems to be a lot of
flex side to side. I think I see the braking surface hitting the brake pads in front...and hear a
sort of "hiss" with each pedal stroke out of the saddle, especially when climbing.
Is anyone my size going to have this sort of problem? Can this be remedied by going up to more
spokes in front? Or would I have this problem irrespective of whatever wheel I ride. Should I
just open my brakes more? Could this also be due to the crappy carbon fork on my lemond (2002
alpe d'huez)?
Thanks, P
I have a great set of custom built aerolights from Speed Dreams Dave Thomas. (18F, 24R, 14/15 gauge
bladed spokes). Great wheels, and first ones I have ever owned that stayed true so long (5000+
miles...I weigh 220 lbs)
I love these wheels, until I get out of the saddle. I have noticed that there seems to be a lot of
flex side to side. I think I see the braking surface hitting the brake pads in front...and hear a
sort of "hiss" with each pedal stroke out of the saddle, especially when climbing.
Is anyone my size going to have this sort of problem? Can this be remedied by going up to more
spokes in front? Or would I have this problem irrespective of whatever wheel I ride. Should I
just open my brakes more? Could this also be due to the crappy carbon fork on my lemond (2002
alpe d'huez)?
Thanks, P