Hey guys, I went on my first trail ride on my new bike today. I just got a new Specialized Rockhopper. I've been reading alot about the Clydes having trouble with wheels. Ever since then, I've been a little paranoid about "riding my bike too hard". I'm 6' and about 230lb. I had a Trek 3500 before (cheaper wheels) and I couldn't keep them trued. The Rockhopper has the double wall wheels, which they told me would be fine with my weight. Should I even be worrying about this?
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I found that if you pull up on the handle bars when you are going over a rock/curb etc then my wheels stayed truer for longer.

Hey guys, I went on my first trail ride on my new bike today. I just got a new Specialized Rockhopper. I've been reading alot about the Clydes having trouble with wheels. Ever since then, I've been a little paranoid about "riding my bike too hard". I'm 6' and about 230lb. I had a Trek 3500 before (cheaper wheels) and I couldn't keep them trued. The Rockhopper has the double wall wheels, which they told me would be fine with my weight. Should I even be worrying about this?
Thanks
It's technique and finesse! You can beat the snot out of your bike, or you can finesse it and achieve the same speed, but much smoother and it really looks like you have some riding skills using the finesse route. Not as spectacular as the snot beaters, but your moves are clean, tight and maximize your efficiency.:D

I know of guys at 175 that tear the heck out of their bikes doing crazy stuff. I say have fun and ride the snot out of your bike. I doubt you will destroy your wheel, but you may need to repair a spoke or two and true it.

bikes are made to be broken! stop acting like a *****! :D

bikes are made to be broken! stop acting like a *****! :D

I know, I know, I'm a baby. HAHA Thanks for the replies guys. You're right, I just need to have fun with it.

bikes are made to be broken! stop acting like a *****! :D
Back in college, that was certainly my attitude. My Stumpjumper was put through the paces daily on long flights of stairs, hopping curbs, dirt jumps, and bomber downhills on the brick streets around Ohio U.
These days, we're both feeling a little older and slower. I've outfitted the bike as a commuter with racks, fenders, flaps, etc... but it's still the same bike that I used to pound on, and it works just fine.

I say beat the tar out of your bike and have fun with it.