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Skyhooks
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Since I know barely anything about bicycle tires and rims, I thought I'd
ask my questions here before heading to the LBS.
Due to hauling heavy loads on the rear wheel of the bike, spokes have
failed regularly and the rim requires frequent truing. So, spouse is in
need of a heavy duty rear rim that can handle the extra weight. The
front tire/rim are mainly trouble free, knock on wood.
The bike in question (Giant Sedona DX) uses two collapsible metal
baskets to carry two coolers (one for each basket) filled with ice,
various beverages, and food (think picnic). The big-box-store coolers
are practically tailor-made for these baskets (a matter of
coincidence). Spouse also hauls a simple rear trunk. Spouse is 72"
tall and weighs about 190 lbs. I'm not sure how much the coolers weigh,
perhaps 40 lbs total when full?? Of course, the weight in the coolers
decreases the farther and longer we ride <g>.
I request recommendations for (1) a relatively inexpensive rear 26"
heavy duty rim that handles heavier loads and (2) where to purchase said
item if other than my LBS. I've noticed the prices at my LBS are
sometimes significantly higher than internet sources, but that's to be
expected most of the time. TIA.
Sky, who likes to support the LBS
P.S. Sometimes I wonder if it isn't less expensive to buy a new bike
than it is to maintain the current one (!?!).
ask my questions here before heading to the LBS.
Due to hauling heavy loads on the rear wheel of the bike, spokes have
failed regularly and the rim requires frequent truing. So, spouse is in
need of a heavy duty rear rim that can handle the extra weight. The
front tire/rim are mainly trouble free, knock on wood.
The bike in question (Giant Sedona DX) uses two collapsible metal
baskets to carry two coolers (one for each basket) filled with ice,
various beverages, and food (think picnic). The big-box-store coolers
are practically tailor-made for these baskets (a matter of
coincidence). Spouse also hauls a simple rear trunk. Spouse is 72"
tall and weighs about 190 lbs. I'm not sure how much the coolers weigh,
perhaps 40 lbs total when full?? Of course, the weight in the coolers
decreases the farther and longer we ride <g>.
I request recommendations for (1) a relatively inexpensive rear 26"
heavy duty rim that handles heavier loads and (2) where to purchase said
item if other than my LBS. I've noticed the prices at my LBS are
sometimes significantly higher than internet sources, but that's to be
expected most of the time. TIA.
Sky, who likes to support the LBS
P.S. Sometimes I wonder if it isn't less expensive to buy a new bike
than it is to maintain the current one (!?!).