I'm new to the forum (quasi-regular in the training forum) so hi!
I'm a bigger rider, about 240 lbs, on a specialized allez elite with the infamous Alex ALX-330 wheels. I ride about 150 or so miles a week. I'm entering my second year on the road bike, and this is my first season racing/club riding.
Over the last 12 months, I have had more broken spokes than flat tires. For what its worth, I'm more of a 52x14 80 rpm masher. Each time I bring my wheel in to be repaired, regardless of store, they always suggest I upgrade my wheels. A store which I have a lot of trust in pointed me to Ksyrium Elites.
I've 'wheel advice' from enough different shops/repair guys to start seriously thinking about it.
Am I less likely to break spokes with a 'nicer' wheel? Is it my riding style? I'm sure the weight is a factor, that's something that's getting worked on (i'm down from 260).
In short, what justifications are there for upgrading wheels? Will I notice the benefits in my riding, or is it more of a reliability thing?
I'm a bigger rider, about 240 lbs, on a specialized allez elite with the infamous Alex ALX-330 wheels. I ride about 150 or so miles a week. I'm entering my second year on the road bike, and this is my first season racing/club riding.
Over the last 12 months, I have had more broken spokes than flat tires. For what its worth, I'm more of a 52x14 80 rpm masher. Each time I bring my wheel in to be repaired, regardless of store, they always suggest I upgrade my wheels. A store which I have a lot of trust in pointed me to Ksyrium Elites.
I've 'wheel advice' from enough different shops/repair guys to start seriously thinking about it.
Am I less likely to break spokes with a 'nicer' wheel? Is it my riding style? I'm sure the weight is a factor, that's something that's getting worked on (i'm down from 260).
In short, what justifications are there for upgrading wheels? Will I notice the benefits in my riding, or is it more of a reliability thing?