shmee40
08-14-07, 02:40 PM
Being a near clydesdale (190lbs.), should i stay away from low-spoke wheels? What is the min I should use? I do a lot of city riding.
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KingTermite
08-14-07, 02:54 PM
I would say probably 32.
Although since you are only 190, you could probably get away with lower.
Although since you are only 190, you could probably get away with lower.
Wildwood
08-15-07, 05:05 AM
I've been just over 200 for many years (altho this season with more miles = 195), my 2 sets of 32 spoke Open Pros have gone years with no truing required. Also got a set of Campy Protons that have remained true with over 6000 miles ( I think the Protons are 28 spoke).
ang1sgt
08-15-07, 05:29 AM
At 190 lbs there are many wheels that should work for you. If Shimano can make a Tandem Rim for Santana Tandems with only 16 paired spokes, then I would think this should open some eyes to be sure.
On my MTB/Clyde Bike I ride with a set of Vuelta Wheels with a spoke count of 24 pair per wheel. The wheel itself is slightly heavier, but they have been a nice match for the AVID Disk brakes I have on this bike. At 255 lbs, they have held up fine on this 29 lbs bike.
On my MTB/Clyde Bike I ride with a set of Vuelta Wheels with a spoke count of 24 pair per wheel. The wheel itself is slightly heavier, but they have been a nice match for the AVID Disk brakes I have on this bike. At 255 lbs, they have held up fine on this 29 lbs bike.
shmee40
08-15-07, 06:30 AM
At 190 lbs there are many wheels that should work for you. If Shimano can make a Tandem Rim for Santana Tandems with only 16 paired spokes, then I would think this should open some eyes to be sure.
On my MTB/Clyde Bike I ride with a set of Vuelta Wheels with a spoke count of 24 pair per wheel. The wheel itself is slightly heavier, but they have been a nice match for the AVID Disk brakes I have on this bike. At 255 lbs, they have held up fine on this 29 lbs bike.
Are those the vuelta starlites?
On my MTB/Clyde Bike I ride with a set of Vuelta Wheels with a spoke count of 24 pair per wheel. The wheel itself is slightly heavier, but they have been a nice match for the AVID Disk brakes I have on this bike. At 255 lbs, they have held up fine on this 29 lbs bike.
Are those the vuelta starlites?
ang1sgt
08-15-07, 06:59 AM
Yes Sir they are. I have almost 1000 miles on them this year and they have yet to need a truing. I do some mild off-roading and have done some bunny hopping with them to clear a curb or two. Not had a POP or a PING out of them. Truth be told, I was slightly cautious with these for the first few rides. I had checked the tension and they were spot on before riding and are still spot on as of last week which tells me they were built up right from the get go. I figure that these should last a LONG time due to being in service as a Disc Brake wheel. They will never have any sidewall wear and as long as my skill as a rider keeps me from doing something stupid, I think they will be fine.
Chris
Chris
Scummer
08-15-07, 07:40 AM
I'm running a 24 spoke in the back on my race bike and i'm 195lbs. Have over 300 miles on it. It's holding up just fine so far.
On my old bike I have a 36 spoke wheel, but i'm also loading saddlebags with water and food for long trips on that one.
On my old bike I have a 36 spoke wheel, but i'm also loading saddlebags with water and food for long trips on that one.
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