Originally Posted by
winfred0000
...I didn't know at my weight it means then having to use only the 4030 Cro-Mo frames... I might have that gastric bypass surgery... The thing is I'm 68 and with my Bucket List I want to go around the world and take several years to do it... So you buy a cheaper wheel, loosen all the spokes, then tighten them again...Why do you bother to take the wheel apart...
For me ChroMo was the way to go as I could not afford a good Aluminum Frame so I built up and rode an 80s UNIVEGA till I got down to 250.
As a medical provider I have seen some remarkable results with Banding and Gastric Bypass. You should note that it is a hard and prolonged recovery time for most people. If you can get to 250 on your own, and stay below 250, it might not be worth it.
You should not have to rebuild a machine built wheel but I do. I first go over the rim with a magnifying glass and check its round. I then check spoke tension looking for odd ball tensions. I also check the dish. On my older bikes I usually have to re-dish the wheel to accommodate older derailleurs. But also note that there have been more than a few Machine Built Wheels I have gotten that were Spot On...