Commuting - What are the absolute strongest 700c rims?

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drroebuck
07-11-04, 10:56 PM
Have a Cannondale Adventure 1000 for a commuter and having a lot of problems with my rear wheel going out of true. It's mostly my fault as I'm not exactly easy on the bike, but ...

I should also mention that, unfortunately, I'm tied to a 32-spoke rim.

Thanks.


Raiyn
07-11-04, 11:19 PM
Best bet would be a tandem wheel if you're that worried

AndrewP
07-12-04, 10:15 AM
Get a deep V rim. I weigh 235 lbs. I have a Vuelta Airline 3 which is 30mm deep (low quality I believe), and I have had no problem with them going out of true as my previous rims did. Butted spokes will also make a more robust wheel.

Mavic CXP30 and 33, Rigida DP18, Ambrosio FSC28, Velocity Futura are all quality deep V rims.


MichaelW
07-12-04, 11:14 AM
Have a Cannondale Adventure 1000 for a commuter and having a lot of problems with my rear wheel going out of true. It's mostly my fault as I'm not exactly easy on the bike, but ...

I should also mention that, unfortunately, I'm tied to a 32-spoke rim.

Thanks.

A sensible alternative would be to switch to a 36 spoke system. You dont need top-range components to build a strong wheel, but you do need a good wheelbuilder. Get a quote for a low-end Shimano hub, a Sun rim and butted stainless spokes. My LBS used a Shimano Altus hub; don't laugh, it builds into a bomproof commuter wheel for a great price.
V rims are stiffer than box-sections, but give a harsher ride. A touring-style box section should be fine if the build quality is good.
Tandem style wheels (48 spoke) are really the resort of heavyweight tourists carrying heavy loads over rough roads.

drroebuck
07-12-04, 11:22 AM
A sensible alternative would be to switch to a 36 spoke system. You dont need top-range components to build a strong wheel, but you do need a good wheelbuilder. Get a quote for a low-end Shimano hub, a Sun rim and butted stainless spokes. My LBS used a Shimano Altus hub; don't laugh, it builds into a bomproof commuter wheel for a great price.
V rims are stiffer than box-sections, but give a harsher ride. A touring-style box section should be fine if the build quality is good.
Tandem style wheels (48 spoke) are really the resort of heavyweight tourists carrying heavy loads over rough roads.

Would love to switch to a 36 spoke, but the Cannondale comes with a funky SRAM Dual Drive system, and the hub would apparently be a fortune to replace.

drroebuck
07-12-04, 11:57 AM
Just contacted a mechanic at Sun Rims, who already got back to me (WOW). Here's what he said:

"The zero degree xtc. It is just like our zero degree XC cross country rim, but 700c. It is excellent for cyclo cross and extreme training!!!!!!!"

http://www.sun-ringle.com/prods/roadrims.html

Phatman
07-20-04, 05:07 AM
they also make a 700c rhyno lite

mjw16
07-20-04, 05:21 AM
I recently got a set of Mavic Open Pros built on XT hubs in a 36 hole configuration. The guys at my trust LBS said they'd hold up well to my weight (255#) and riding style (commuting, road, on/off road touring, multi-day treks). The set was custom made and cost about $370 if I remember correctly. I've only been riding on them for a little over a week but they seem to be strong and tight with nice ride characteristics.

gcasillo
07-22-04, 05:15 PM
Mavic A719. 36-hole. Wheels with Terminator fortitude. Got a pair of these on my Bianchi Volpe with 32mm Conti Top Touring tires. As good as it gets.

Also have 32-hole Mavic Open Pros. Lighter wheel with nice characteristics. The A719 is a loaded touring wheel; the Open Pros, more oriented towards training and/or commuting.