Road Cycling - Light wheels for my weight...

I am diggin around for a decent set of wheels for a good price, and like the Formula Xero Lite XR-1, as they weigh in at about 1500 grams, and are very reasonably priced compared to others. I can get them for around $250.

Also considering Neuvation M28 Aeros, but they are on the high end of my budget.

I weigh 200# (losing wieght, hope to reach 185#), and I am concerned about whether they can hold my weight well. I know some wheels are so light they can't hold up for guys who are a little heavier than 150#.
Would these be a pretty good choice? Any other recommendations for this price/weight range?

Thanks

Patriot

Go with a solid built, 32 spoke wheel set. Mavic Open Pros with Ultegra or similar Campy priced hubs will be trouble free fast training wheels. Yea, they're not "climb wheels" but they are very durable.

I am diggin around for a decent set of wheels for a good price, and like the Formula Xero Lite XR-1, as they weigh in at about 1500 grams, and are very reasonably priced compared to others. I can get them for around $250.

Also considering Neuvation M28 Aeros, but they are on the high end of my budget.

I weigh 200# (losing wieght, hope to reach 185#), and I am concerned about whether they can hold my weight well. I know some wheels are so light they can't hold up for guys who are a little heavier than 150#.
Would these be a pretty good choice? Any other recommendations for this price/weight range?

Thanks

Patriot

I didn't read the other posts, but the Full Speed Ahead entry level wheel set with Aero rims that I am riding on do a fantastic job...they ride "light" for some reason..

I have a set of the Neuvation M28 Aeros which I bought on Ebay through getawaybikes.com for $211 plus shipping. For this price, they have far exceeded my expectations. I've got about 1500 miles on them with no problem whatsoever other than the rear hub needing to be greased once. They are fairly lightweight, durable, smooth and look nice too.

55/Rad

Hi!

I'm 205 lbs and very happy with the Bontrager Race Lite that came stock with my bike. 1000+ km and no spokes broken. Even more, roads in Quebec are crappy and they still look aligned correctly. I think as long as you don't go in very light wheels, you won't have problems at your weight.

I have a Giant OCR2 that came with Formula Xero wheels. I currently weigh 250# (on the way down to 200 :D), I have over 500 miles on my bike and I have had no problem with the wheels or spokes.

I like my Campagnolo Zonda's, I'm around 160LBS but all the reviews I read said that the G3 rear wheel is bullet proof. I've got between 500-1000KMS on them and they straight as arrows...people said there bad for changing flats but I didn't have much trouble with my 700x20 Vittoria tires...

(I think I saw them for around 450$USD on websites...pricing is so much different in Canada :( )

Chad

OK, I'll pipe in: I ride Rolf Vector Pros. In 4800 miles, no flats, no broken spokes, no need for truing. I weigh 195 and am 6'2". They are fast and I noticed about 1.5 to 2 mph increase in my average speed right away. I guess that those Bontragers are similar, but I believe that Rolf has started to manufacture his own wheels again since the divorce from Trek.