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Looking for new wheels
I'm converting one of my old bikes to single speed and need new wheel set 27 to 700c that isn't going to break my budget. I am 6'07 and my weight is usually between 265 and 300 so wheel strength is always a concern to me. Is 48h spokes overkill? Also does anyone have wheels with the hubs used on this set.
Velocity CHUKKER Silver Rim 48 Spoke Black Fixed Polo Wheelset [73844] - $175.00 Velomine.com : Worldwide Bicycle Shop, fixed gear track bike wheelsets campagnolo super record vintage bike
Velocity CHUKKER Silver Rim 48 Spoke Black Fixed Polo Wheelset [73844] - $175.00 Velomine.com : Worldwide Bicycle Shop, fixed gear track bike wheelsets campagnolo super record vintage bike
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There is a Clydesdale sub-section for bigger guys that has lots of wheel info.
Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
If you go on the search page...
Search Forums - Bike Forums
Type: wheels
and "Search Titles only"
Then in the lower section scroll down for the clydesdale forum.
Tons of wheel threads/spoke count, etc..
Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
If you go on the search page...
Search Forums - Bike Forums
Type: wheels
and "Search Titles only"
Then in the lower section scroll down for the clydesdale forum.
Tons of wheel threads/spoke count, etc..
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Those wheels are heavy as ****, but are probably pretty strong. The hubs (rebranded Formula) are good, I have them on one of my bikes and never had any issues with them.
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The Clydesdale forum doesn't have post's about fixed speed bike wheels especially for my frame's rear wheel which is 126mm. Is there a decent wheel set (preferably 36h) under $200 that anyone can recommend? thanks....
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Thanks for the responses. I want to put 700 x 35 tires so I think I might end up getting these.
https://www.velomine.com/index.php?ma...roducts_id=336
https://www.velomine.com/index.php?ma...roducts_id=336
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I'm converting one of my old bikes to single speed and need new wheel set 27 to 700c that isn't going to break my budget. I am 6'07 and my weight is usually between 265 and 300 so wheel strength is always a concern to me. Is 48h spokes overkill? Also does anyone have wheels with the hubs used on this set.
Velocity CHUKKER Silver Rim 48 Spoke Black Fixed Polo Wheelset [73844] - $175.00 Velomine.com : Worldwide Bicycle Shop, fixed gear track bike wheelsets campagnolo super record vintage bike
Velocity CHUKKER Silver Rim 48 Spoke Black Fixed Polo Wheelset [73844] - $175.00 Velomine.com : Worldwide Bicycle Shop, fixed gear track bike wheelsets campagnolo super record vintage bike
For a 300lbs rider, I would have no problem putting you on a properly hand built 36h wheelset, on a rim as light as our Dyad, which has been a long time favorite among clydesdales, touring cyclists, and tandem teams but still comes in at a reasonable 520g.
Weve got some pre-configured wheelsets here under our clyde section, and we're able to customize the build for you a bit as wel: Velocity - Wheels, Clydesdale
Feel free to email me with any questions, seely@velocityusa.com
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