Wheelset Advice
12-09-07, 07:09 AM
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Wheelset Advice
Hey All,
I'm building up my first road bike and am going to equip with Campy Veloce Grouppo. Due to budget reasons I am looking at the following wheelsets: Campy Vento / Mavic Askium Race/ FSA RD220 - Any advice on what would be best for 210lb rider? I do NOT race but I ride 40-80kms on Hilly Terrain with avg speed of 28kmh. Thanks for your advice!
I'm building up my first road bike and am going to equip with Campy Veloce Grouppo. Due to budget reasons I am looking at the following wheelsets: Campy Vento / Mavic Askium Race/ FSA RD220 - Any advice on what would be best for 210lb rider? I do NOT race but I ride 40-80kms on Hilly Terrain with avg speed of 28kmh. Thanks for your advice!
12-09-07, 07:32 AM
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While I have heard good things about Campy wheels, if you want several years of
trouble free service get some CXP33 or Deep V rims and Shimano hubs.
trouble free service get some CXP33 or Deep V rims and Shimano hubs.
12-09-07, 08:29 AM
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At that weight, Mavic Askiums are your best bet. You won't be a Clyde long with the riding you do.
12-09-07, 08:37 AM
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Thanks but Ive been riding for 2 yrs at that level, I do weight training as well so I have actually put weight on. I have no intention of slipping below 200lbs. Sometimes we just have to accept nature and do the best with what we have.
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Thanks for the feedback. I bought a Campagnolo Scirrroco Wheelset off E-bay this morning. Used but I got it for $156.00. For that price I might as well give them a shot.
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Why not! 
You aren't real heavy as Clyde's go, so I really don't see an issue 
You aren't real heavy as Clyde's go, so I really don't see an issue
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I asked about this and had someone who weighs more then you say he gets along well with Campagnolo wheels. Here is the thread: https://www.bikeforums.net/clydesdales-athenas-200-lb-91-kg/362967-campagnolo-wheelset.html If you are interested I picked up a set of 36 hole Campagnolo Centaur hubs from nashbar.com for $120.
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Good score on that wheelset. I was gonna recommend Xero- lite but those oughta be good. I just made an old bike of mine 10 speed with that Veloce group and I know for sure, you will like that!!!!!!!!!! They say the shifting is comparable to shimano 105 but so far, I think its on level with ultegra. Enjoy!
