I have stock jalco drx 4000 rims. Would it be worth upgrading these? Are these considered lowered quilty or are these already good rims? Also wondering sizes. Is there a certain size I need to stay with(700 or 650c).? I'm about 210 pounds. And ride well over 100 miles a week between mtb and road. I would like to stay with tubed rims. Any direction would be a great start...
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New Wheels Needed?
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4000's don't appear on the Jalco Maddux website...an out-of-production wheel?
You are probably OK just continuing to ride them if they are holding up for you. An upgrade is always nice and it never hurts have a spare set of 'fast' wheels in the closet. You only need to justify the purchase to yourself...not us.
The local bike shop can tell you what width rims/tires will fit your bike and advise you as to whether your riding might better suit an alloy aero rim, a carbon-alloy type rim or if you want the bling and cost of a strong and light full carbon rim. Factory or custom builds are a decision to mull over also.
Just my 2 cents worth, but for doing 100 mile a week I would suggest a lighter aluminum rim with straight pull aero spokes in the 26-30 MM height range. The trend for the last couple of years is to fit a wider rim and a 25 MM wide tire if they will fit in your frame and fork...less rolling resistance, better cornering grip and better aero attributes with a slight weight penalty.
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