I'm shopping for a low-price trail bike, although most of my riding will be on paved roads. My preference is hybrid but I'm open to suggestion.
I've been told a couple time that if I carry extra weight on my bike, with pannier bags / saddlebags / rack side-bags, I should get double wall rims. Is this true? Or is it a marketing ploy with little advantages on the buyer part (the seller making more profit) ?
If having double walls is a non-negligible addition, how much should I be spending more on it considering the bike would likely not cost over 400$ ? IE: 30$ for the difference from single to double walls.
Full size adults should insist on wheels with double-wall rims. Single-wall rims simply do not hold up. They didn't back in the day when double-wall rims were unavailable and they still don't. There are plenty of entry-level bikes that have double-wall rims, that should cost around $400. I work in a Trek shop, so I'm familiar with Trek's 820, 3500, FX 7.1, Verve 1, and Shift 1. Other brands have similar bikes.
I've been told a couple time that if I carry extra weight on my bike, with pannier bags / saddlebags / rack side-bags, I should get double wall rims. Is this true?
IIf having double walls is a non-negligible addition, how much should I be spending more on it considering the bike would likely not cost over 400$ ? IE: 30$ for the difference from single to double walls.
If the 2nd, please specify the amount I should spend maximum for the difference from single to double in the parameter of the question.
Yes to which question? i was supporting oldbobcat's answer If the 2nd, please specify the amount I should spend maximum for the difference from single to double in the parameter of the question. Thanks
