Originally Posted by joejack951
On a cheaper set of wheels (say those that came stock on my '03 Sequoia Sport), how many miles does it take to fatigue the wheels? I've considering a set of Open Pro's and I'd love to be able to justify the purchase by claiming my current wheels are worn out
Well, it's hard to quantify, given the irregularities in road surfaces, but I started popping spokes on a 36 spoke mid-range vintage 1985 wheel after, I'd guess, 3000 miles. I rode mostly country roads, and weighed anywhere from 170 to 280 (amazing what happens when you stop exercising, get a desk job, etc.). For the most part, it stayed true during that time, and never got too untrue between broken spokes.
The $30, get-me-through-the-end-of-the-season wheel I get when my rear axle broke, though, didn't even make it through a hundred miles - it was all cattywhompus within a week of purchase. Don't make that mistake! I see people recommend the Open Pro/Ultegra hub combination a lot.
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