Shimano R550 wheels
03-05-07, 06:44 PM
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Shimano R550 wheels
Anyone ever use the Shimano R550? If so, how did they hold up for you? They look a little flimsy but who knows.
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03-05-07, 07:24 PM
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I have avoided them. If you google around for comments on these wheels for heavy riders, you will find a few which have been lucky but the majority of people clearly recommends tradtional 36 spoke wheels for clydes. I simply would not feel safe on them (at 250 pounds).
03-05-07, 09:00 PM
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Another good set that is bomb proof but have the look of more expensive wheels is the Mavic Aksiums. I put 1500 miles on a set last year and they never needed truing. Twenty front, tenty-four back with bladed spokes. They look good, and will take just about anything you can dish out.
03-06-07, 03:05 AM
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The wheels were going on my brother's Trek 1200. He was looking for an upgrade over the current Bontrager wheels. Seeing as I ride Campy and weigh a lot less, my recomendation isn't too valuable. Nashbar has some Ultegra/Mavic CXP 22 wheels 32 hole for sale. Could these accomadate a 230 lb rider?
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03-06-07, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by cs1
The wheels were going on my brother's Trek 1200. He was looking for an upgrade over the current Bontrager wheels. Seeing as I ride Campy and weigh a lot less, my recomendation isn't too valuable. Nashbar has some Ultegra/Mavic CXP 22 wheels 32 hole for sale. Could these accomadate a 230 lb rider?
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03-06-07, 09:50 AM
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I have R561 Wheels which are about the same wheel. 1600 miles and no problems at 275.
03-08-07, 07:51 PM
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I had 550's, they were fine for about 3000 miles and then started going out of true quite regularly. I had then rebuilt but destroyed the front one in an accident. I upgraded to ultegra wheels and find them to be great. I would not recommend 550's for the rider with the fuller figure.
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My R550s snapped a spoke in the rear after about 1500km, i was around 240lbs then. Had the wheel trued but haven't used them much since. Happened on a perfectly flat road too.
