Old 06-07-11 | 09:36 PM
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Bikes: 97 Litespeed, 50-39-30x13-26 10 cogs, Campagnolo Ultrashift, retroreflective rims on SON28/PowerTap hubs

Originally Posted by mrrabbit
The Open Pro is a lightweight racing clincher...it wasn't designed for everyday or commute use. Go with the heavier wheel - get it checked and if okay, ride!

=8-)
I've commuted on Mavic Reflex clincher and Open Pros for the last fifteen years at weights up to 215 pounds.

I bent the 400 gram Reflex clincher rim I had on the front for 12-14 years after breaking my leg and growing beyond 200 pounds on some sort of road obstacle (most likely a pot hole) although the heavier Open Pros have been fine until crashed.

If the Open Pros were hand-built by some one competent I'd use them.
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