Originally Posted by
VeloNewbie
Hey guys, I have been having some issues with my back wheel. I have Mavic cxp33 rims laced to Dura Ace hubs. They held up to some abuse for a while, but it is time for some new wheels. I've been researching different rims and I would really like to try the H+Son SL42 rims with a machined brake track(obviously for my road bike). I like the look, the budget, somewhat aero, and the strength. I would have them built by my LBS using my Dura Ace hubs again. Problem is they are a little on the heavy side. I weigh 145-150, I live in the city and sometimes have to deal with unavoidable potholes and recessed train tracks. I need a wheel that can stay together and be reliable day after day( of course with a good builder).Don't get me wrong though, I love lightweight wheels. I was wondering how many of you guys have wheels that are built more for strength than weight savings? Was it worth it?
When you get down to it, what you really want from a bike unless you're racing is a fun, troublefree experience. Weight obsession among cyclists is legendary, but in reality, stressing over a couple hundred grams doesn't make a lot of sense when you consider that having a bike you can actually enjoy riding will probably lead you to lose much more weight than that relatively quickly. Personally, I'd go for strength every time in this situation because odds are if you don't, you'll end up trashing rims and cost yourself more money in the long run.