Cyclocross - Reasonably Priced Wheels?

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divtag
07-21-09, 12:36 AM
I picked up a Cross Check on CL, but it is set as a roadie. Besides the roadie gearing (53/39, 11-25, dura ace, ultegra) that I need to replace at some, the wheels are Mavic CXP22s. Mavic Site says max 28, soem have pushed 30, but I want something sturdier and bigger. I will use for commuting, light touring, and then have a set of knobbies for single track and seeing if I can get in shape for a race or two next year.

What is a good bargain?

ridethecliche
07-21-09, 12:49 AM
Put on some 28's for tires and call it a day.

Those wheels should be pretty sturdy.
knucklesandwich
07-21-09, 08:19 AM
The CXP22 is the same width as the Open Pro, which is known as a go-to wheel for cross. You could go 32 or 35c without any issues.

divtag
07-21-09, 09:26 AM
The Mavic site said, 19 -28. I was thinking of running 32 or 35. I didn't want to have an issue 10 miles deep on a trail or 50 miles from home on the road.
Cynikal
07-21-09, 10:04 AM
You won't.
TimJ
07-21-09, 01:15 PM
They say that for liability issues. I run 35's on my open pros no problem. There's no issue to be created by running 35's.