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04-16-04, 08:38 PM
I know this has been done before...but humor me please. Am trying to pick new wheels that would be good climbers and TT as well as durable. I know it's a compromise but, the choices are:
Velomax Orion II, seems to be good, some complaints about broken spokes set in lock tight...broken off without a good way to get them out. Not very aero
Mavic Ksryium SSC SL, will they hold up under 180lb rider and lots of use, I read mixed comments, not very aero, I love my SSCs
American Classic 420, again questions of durability but I like the aero and weight combo
Campy Euros, This was going to be my choice but a little worried about the dual spoke issues and am told they can be very tight with some tires, I hate that. Also not especially aero
I was planning on staying away from other dual spoke set ups
I am also looking at some Velocity Aeroheads custom built with Speedcific hubs 24/28 spokes, weigh in at 1450 gr pr. for $300. I am thinking this is the best bang for the buck by far...how do they hold up? Is there another rim/hub combo that would offer aero ,weight and durability. I generally ride on ok roads...some a little rough. 180 lbs +/- and a pretty good spinner, I can push em pretty hard at my weight on a hard climb or sprint.
Velomax Orion II, seems to be good, some complaints about broken spokes set in lock tight...broken off without a good way to get them out. Not very aero
Mavic Ksryium SSC SL, will they hold up under 180lb rider and lots of use, I read mixed comments, not very aero, I love my SSCs
American Classic 420, again questions of durability but I like the aero and weight combo
Campy Euros, This was going to be my choice but a little worried about the dual spoke issues and am told they can be very tight with some tires, I hate that. Also not especially aero
I was planning on staying away from other dual spoke set ups
I am also looking at some Velocity Aeroheads custom built with Speedcific hubs 24/28 spokes, weigh in at 1450 gr pr. for $300. I am thinking this is the best bang for the buck by far...how do they hold up? Is there another rim/hub combo that would offer aero ,weight and durability. I generally ride on ok roads...some a little rough. 180 lbs +/- and a pretty good spinner, I can push em pretty hard at my weight on a hard climb or sprint.