Finally got the okay to order a new set of wheels for my road bike. My current wheels weren't cutting it. Broke a few spokes on the rear wheel that came on my bike, so I picked up a used Alex Wheels rim on a generic Shimano hub, it wasn't heavy, but it coasted like I was pulling a boat anchor.

Since I am not a small guy, about 218lbs and I sometimes ride with my rear rack with 15lbs on it, I went to my local bike shop to see what they would recommend. First question they had was "do you race". That's a big no. I said I was look for strength over weight.

So they recommended a set of Velocity wheels. After looking at a few I settled on a set of Velocity Chukker rims, 32 spokes laced to their Velocity hubs. Should be in early next week.

They are a little heavier than some of their other rims, but these should be bomb proof for years. The only draw back I see is I can't run my 23c tires, smallest tire they recommend with those wheels is 25c. Probably will pick up a set of 28c tires.

So did I go too overboard in the quest for rock solid wheels?

Link to the rims
http://www.velocityusa.com/default.asp?contentID=700