Originally Posted by
commuteinca
Just to answer the question about being heavy (asked a few times). I’m 6’-2” and 185-190lbs. Maybe heavy for a racer, but not heavy enough to damage the bike either. Wondering if I need to get better at keeping the spokes tensioned correctly, but others mentioned it’s not critical.
Ok really no need for special type of wheel then.
just make sure it is true and evenly tensioned and you should be good.
Use largest tire you can (and lower pressure accordingly). Makes it more comfortable and less stressful on wheel and bike.