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05-05-15, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Minton

230# + bike = 260# ready to ride. My wheel set is a Shimano RS10 with 16/20 spokes.

4K or so miles with no problems. None. However, I've never hit a pothole, jumped a curb or anything like that. The roads around here are smooth. If I were to consider another set of wheels it would be the Shimano Ultegra 6800s because they are lighter. I have enormous respect for Shimano's engineering and construction quality; their wheels are superb.

I ride a Synapse with Shimano RS10 wheels, as well.
I'm (unfortunately) 230# and have almost 5000 miles on mine and they are straight as a pin.
Great wheels, for stock.

S

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