sancle1

I HAVE A CONNONDALE R2000 SHIMANI SL COMPONENTS. NEED NEW WHEELS IM 6'4" 260 GONE TO THREE DIFFRENT BIKE SHOPS THEY ALL TELL ME SOMETHING DIFFRENT. KSYRIUM ELITE, CUSTOM 36H,FULCRUM 3 OR 1. i'm not planning on staying at this weight just need a wheel that will hold up on my journey. thanks

CliftonGK1

What kind of riding are you doing?

I'd roll the Kysrium or Fulcrum wheels if you're racing. 36h customs are overkill unless you're doing loaded touring or ride on particularly bad roads. Most of the time, a well built pair of 32h wheels will do the trick.
Some fave rims here are:
Mavic CxP33, Open Pro, and A319
Velocity Deep-V and Dyad
DT Swiss RR1.1 and RR1.2
Salsa Delgado

dbikingman

I may not be the best to give advice. When I was your weight I rode my MTB with stock wheels. When I got my road bike it has less than 36 spoke count. I haven't had any problems. I would say get a 36 spoke count wheel. Many on here like the Deep V, but for your size you may not need them. Since I see newbie under your name I am guessing you are new to biking which should mean you will loose some weight quickly. If you are riding on pavement and not particularly hard on your wheels I think any 36 spoke count wheel would do. Just find one in your price range and go from there.

If you want to challenge and are mechanically inclined you could build your own wheels. But, that is a different question.

bigfred 

The answer to your question has a lot to do with your expectations, use and budget. If you can be more specific with regard to these, respondents will have a better chance of providing valuable information.

Generic Response:

If what you're after is rock solid reliability, the over-whelming leader will be 32 or 36 spoke, Shimano Ultegra hubs laced 3 cross, to Mavic Open Pro's, CXP33's, Velocity Deep-V's or DT Swiss 1.2's. Laced with quality spokes, brass nipples, stress relieved and properly retensioned after break-in, these should be the most reliable solution.

If you're after something that is either lighter, higher performance or visually sexy, the basic Mavic Ksyrium's probably aren't a bad choice. Rolf Prima's may come into consideration, as might the Fulcrums, and any number of other pre-built wheels. To make a valid suggestion in this category would require a better understanding of your budget, use and expectations.

grimace308

lota clydes use ksyriums with no trouble

sancle1

thanks guys, i dont have a unlimited budget but i can probobly fork out 500-600 buks for a wheelset. i just want a something that i can ride with out fear of snapping in two. i've been to a few shops and each one tell me something diffrent, go with 36h, ksyrium elites,touring wheel, and deep v's. all this from guys that weigh 150# iI saw a good deal for fulcrum 3 on wiggle.com anyone evr used them before? thanks

bigfred 

If you're looking for a simple and reliable training/fitness wheelset that doesn't really weigh much more than some of the high zoot sets, I would seriously consider going with Shimano Ultegra hubs laced to your choice of Mavic Open Pro CD's, CXP 33's or Velocity Deep V's. The Open Pro's would be the lightest of those. 36 spokes, cross 3, properly stress relieved and tensioned, and you should be good to go for many miles and well under your budget.

fishermba2004

240-265lbs

I've got over 4000 miles on a Fulcrum Racing 5 rims that came stock on my Specialized Roubaix. I swapped out the back wheel for a 36 hole Mavic CxP33 over a 1000 miles ago. I went to 36 spokes on account of the powertap hub.

I rode hard enough to crack the frame and the only wheel related problem I've had is a loose spoke. I'm starting to think the 140 pound guys at the shop are a little over cautious when it comes to reccomending wheels

Not the Slowest

Here's the logic before you spend any money.
Strong wheels do not have to be heavy and good wheels do not have to weigh alot.

That said, part of the choice of the wheelset is based on:
Ride style, Do you mash the gears? Ride hard Into Turns?
Miles you may or may not do in a year say 2000 a year or 7000 a year?
Ride speed, 15 miles an average on flats or 19 average on flats.
Do you want a whell that will get you home if you break a spoke and easilly repaired?

Big guys/gals put alot of stress on wheels when they climb and especially in hard/fast turns. Actually all riders do, but more so with the bigger folk.

Mavic Open Pro, Ultegra hub 36 3x will be your wheel of choice. These are great road wheels, training wheels, touring wheels. Easily serviced and will get you home even if you break two spokes, even three.

I ride 5000-7500 miles a year on the road in NY. My wheels are 32's but I weigh 210. I have never busted a spoke. These can be custom built by Bicycle Warehouse for $230 or so in the 32's they do not carry 36. However, I would talk to them if they believe the 32's would do you.

I can ride more expensive wheels, but why? Lighter wheels, fewer spokes and more aero are not what makes a better all around wheel.

Good Luck

Rob