Originally Posted by joe_cdn
Otherwise, I've heard a few times about heavy wheels being a plus. I imagine that this is for purposes of lowering the center of mass for heavy riders... something I really had not thought of. This is why I really appreciate all the advice that you've provided! Thank you!!
You don't need overly heavy wheels, just well built 32 or 36 spoked wheels with 28, 32, or 35 tires. They'll wind up being 'heavy' compared to racing wheels, but doesn't necessarily mean they'll be heavy wheels. Stiff sturdy wheels will keep your wheels true. You can go to the Clydesdale forum and read some stories about wheels gone bad.