Cyclocross - Low spoke count cross wheelset

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cs1
07-13-07, 04:55 AM
Any recomendations for a low spoke count cross wheelset that won't break the bank? Just browsing on ebay and some online stores, I see that machine made low spoke count wheels are pretty cheap. I always worry that they won't be strong enough even in limited off road conditions. I'm using Campy Zondas on my road bike but wouldn't dare take it off road.

Tim

MrPolak
07-13-07, 06:51 AM
There's a set of Campagnolo Sciroccos on ebay right now. I have a set on my cross bike and love them.
cs1
07-13-07, 09:30 PM
There's a set of Campagnolo Sciroccos on ebay right now. I have a set on my cross bike and love them.

As far as road wheels go, I've heard great things about them. What kind of abuse have you given them? I have a set of Chorus hubs laced to OP 32 hole rims that went out of true over very mild terrain. Could be becuase they are 10 years old too. :D

Tim

MrPolak
07-14-07, 01:11 PM
As far as road wheels go, I've heard great things about them. What kind of abuse have you given them? I have a set of Chorus hubs laced to OP 32 hole rims that went out of true over very mild terrain. Could be becuase they are 10 years old too. :D

Tim

I weight about 180lbs and have ridden off road a bit and at decent speeds. I'll go fast enough to make my hands tingle from the vibrations. I have not ridden on very technical terrain nor I have not done any cyclocross racing, but I think the kind of curb-hopping I do is a little rougher than a course. The hubs are sealed and are holding up fine so far. If they go i can always spring for those Cane Creek Strados disc wheels. ;-)