Lighter or stronger wheels
04-19-09, 10:39 AM
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Lighter or stronger wheels
I asked this question over in the commuting forum but I think I got too wordy so I didn't get many replies. Basically, I'm thinking of using only my road bike for commuting but getting a separate wheelset, one strong one for commuting and one lighter one for group rides, hill climbing, etc. I current wheelset is a Veulta XRP Pro. I'm just wondering if this one should be the fast wheels or strong wheels?
The wheels are aero spokes and rims with 24 spokes. I just weighed the front wheel though and it's kind of heavy at 920 grams (w/o tire, tube, or skewer). It's handled a front wheel gripping crash fine so far, so I'm leaning towards having it be my commuting wheelset.
I weigh around 187 lbs, used to be around 230 lbs, so I'm either a Clyde emeritus or I meet the over 6 foot criteria (I'm 6'5"). Maybe with lunch and clothes I'd tip the scales at over 200 lbs though.
The wheels are aero spokes and rims with 24 spokes. I just weighed the front wheel though and it's kind of heavy at 920 grams (w/o tire, tube, or skewer). It's handled a front wheel gripping crash fine so far, so I'm leaning towards having it be my commuting wheelset.
I weigh around 187 lbs, used to be around 230 lbs, so I'm either a Clyde emeritus or I meet the over 6 foot criteria (I'm 6'5"). Maybe with lunch and clothes I'd tip the scales at over 200 lbs though.
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At a load of 200# I think the deciding factor in which wheels you use will depend on the condition of the roads/ paths on which you commute.
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I asked [URL="https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=532114"]
The wheels are aero spokes and rims with 24 spokes. I just weighed the front wheel though and it's kind of heavy at 920 grams (w/o tire, tube, or skewer). It's handled a front wheel gripping crash fine so far, so I'm leaning towards having it be my commuting wheelset.
I weigh around 187 lbs, used to be around 230 lbs, so I'm either a Clyde emeritus or I meet the over 6 foot criteria (I'm 6'5"). Maybe with lunch and clothes I'd tip the scales at over 200 lbs though.
The wheels are aero spokes and rims with 24 spokes. I just weighed the front wheel though and it's kind of heavy at 920 grams (w/o tire, tube, or skewer). It's handled a front wheel gripping crash fine so far, so I'm leaning towards having it be my commuting wheelset.
I weigh around 187 lbs, used to be around 230 lbs, so I'm either a Clyde emeritus or I meet the over 6 foot criteria (I'm 6'5"). Maybe with lunch and clothes I'd tip the scales at over 200 lbs though.
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Conditions are generally pretty good. All paved roads or paths and few enough potholes that I can avoid them and stay on smooth ground.
04-19-09, 12:07 PM
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Are you climbing and racing with substantial climbs a lot? Otherwise lighter wheels will make no difference to a heaver set when it comes to speed on the flats.
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No, I'm not racing. I hope to get more involved in group rides, charity rides, longer distances, etc. I do definitely hope to do more climbing this year too. That's why I linked to the Neuvations, since I'm not racing it's not worth really expensive wheels.
