Cyclocross - Shimano WH-R550- okay for CX?

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SpongeDad
06-22-07, 01:25 PM
Thoughts? Are these wheels tough enough (let's assume I'll dismount to jump barriers)?

Walleye
06-22-07, 02:52 PM
I'm 160#...used them last season. No complaints, stayed true. I seem to be in the minority here though- some folks have had issues w/ their 550's
superdex
06-22-07, 02:54 PM
if yer thinking of Pete's, I took em, BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

bitterken
06-22-07, 03:13 PM
I haven't had good experiences with the pair I had. I'm 165lbs and the rear went out of true every couple of months from regular road riding. I wouldn't even try them on a cross course.
thatguy
06-22-07, 06:50 PM
Mine have been indestructible for 6,000+ miles. Go for it. What's the worst thing that can happen to $200 wheels?
dirtyphotons
06-22-07, 06:53 PM
hey spongedad, we're doing bi (sometimes tri) weekly cross practices at catholic u. nothing too crazy, just a few laps with a run up and a couple barriers per lap. pm me if you're interested, they're usually on monday nights.
Lithuania
06-23-07, 07:27 AM
dirtyphotons,

once i heal up i would love to check that out sometimes. I was wondering if anything like that went on this time of the year around here.
dirtyphotons
06-23-07, 10:13 AM
awesome riskus. i read about your stack, hope you heal up fast.

we've mostly been organizing at www.dcfixed.com but i think i'm gonna do a mass email cause not everybody has time to check a bajillion forums every day.

sorry for the threadjack spongedad!