Howdy,
I am going to be purchasing a 2009 Specialized Roubaix Comp that is equipped with Shimano WH RS10 wheels. I don't know anything about these wheels except for a few reviews (complaints) that I have read on the internet. The complaints amount to a handful of people who are dissatisfied with the strength of the spokes and their tendency to break under heavier riders. Guess what . . . . I'm a heavier rider. I'm 6' 3" and weigh about 225 pounds. Let's face it, I'm more of a football player build than a Lance or Levi build. I'm going to give the stock wheels a go but should I be looking for something stronger or will these wheels be okay as long as they are well maintained? For what it's worth, I do plan to change the wheels out at some point in the future and, if at all possible, would like to stick with some make of Shimano - suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Rob
I am going to be purchasing a 2009 Specialized Roubaix Comp that is equipped with Shimano WH RS10 wheels. I don't know anything about these wheels except for a few reviews (complaints) that I have read on the internet. The complaints amount to a handful of people who are dissatisfied with the strength of the spokes and their tendency to break under heavier riders. Guess what . . . . I'm a heavier rider. I'm 6' 3" and weigh about 225 pounds. Let's face it, I'm more of a football player build than a Lance or Levi build. I'm going to give the stock wheels a go but should I be looking for something stronger or will these wheels be okay as long as they are well maintained? For what it's worth, I do plan to change the wheels out at some point in the future and, if at all possible, would like to stick with some make of Shimano - suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Rob