Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
Still not sure what makes the wheelset mediocre. Ive since learned that the rims are heavy. Ok...but thst doesnt make for a mediocre wheelset. And yes the bike has 32mm spokes, but at face value thst also doesny make for a mediocre wheelset.
not looking to argue, just not sure why thsts a glaring weakness compared to all other bikes in this price point.
I would properly tension and true any wheelset in this price range since they will all be machine built and were selected to meet a price point instead of selected for quality and performance.
the Sutra wheels have 36 spokes, but otherwise are just plain guage spokes and generic formula hubs laced to a 500+g rim.
Generic Formula hubs? You don't know much about hubs do you? While not top of the line, the Formula hubs on the Sutra are among the best in their price-range. They're reliable and perform very well. The Giramondo description doesn't even mention the hubs: we don't know what they are, if they're TA or QR, so if anything the Giramondo seems to have generic no-name hubs.
Once broken in 36 spoke wheels seldom need truing unless they undergo arduous conditions. While not top of the line the Sutra wheels are definitely better.