Originally Posted by
grandjeanius
I had the same issue
and just broke down and bought new wheels. I had the Mavik Aksyums (sp) and am upgrading to CK R45 hubs and DT-Swiss 585 rims (32 spoke in the back and 28 in the front).. My first set of hand made wheels.
I'll keep you posted as to when I get them. I assume they will be stiff enough considering the high spoke count and depth of the rims. The only downfall is that they are relatively heavy (and maybe a bit rough over bumps).. but I'm not a racer and would rather be able to stand up and pedal than have a feather weight bike.
Edit - I failed to mention that I went through the whole brake adjustment process and it was do-able.. I just hated opening the release for up hills...
the new wheels should suit you fine. i have a similar build and the wheels are tough as nails:
rims- dt swiss 1.2 (same as 585 just a different decal)
spokes- 32 3x competition
hubs- white industries rear/ campagnolo record front
i am 175lbs and ride these on a fixed gear road bike (700x23) over cobble stone, rough roads, and up some pretty stout climbs. due to being a single speed most of these climbs are done in an out of saddle sprint. if they flexed badly, i would know.
OP:
let u know what wheels you have and what you weigh. it could be the fork/frame, but my guess is its the wheels. there are plenty of options out there. i wouldnt settle for having to open the brake.