Road Cycling - Shimano R540 wheels

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Avalanche325

01-21-04, 03:27 PM

I am looking at new road bikes. One that I am seriously considering (test ride pending), has Shimano R540 wheels. I am 6'1" and weigh 200lbs. Are these low spoke count wheels going to hold up? I don't mind truing them now and then, but don't want to be breaking spokes.

SipperPhoto

01-21-04, 05:50 PM

I dunno about the weight issue... I have been riding these since last summer, and really like them... I've heard they hold up pretty well... I may be a bad case to look at.. my weight at it's heaviest last year was about 174... down to about 162 now though... 5'10"

Jeff

Dutchy

01-21-04, 06:20 PM

They may hold up, but you will notice flexing when you sprint. The rims can move over 2mm left to right while sprinting, which is only a problem if you race.

CHEERS.

Mark