Originally Posted by
robbyracer
... I'm looking at a Mavic Ksryllium Elite wheelset, which my LBS can get for me at a good price, and an FSA Gossamer crankset.
I had Mavic wheels/hubs on my MTB so I'm not too worried about using them on my road bike but I am a clyde (6'5" @ ~230) so I'm kinda concerned about the durability of them...
I recently had the same affliction as you. After talking with the guys at my LBS, I opted for the wheelset upgrade as it seemed to be the most noticable bang for my buck. I upgraded my cheap Jalco GX450 wheelset for Mavic Ksryllium Elites. It was worth every penny spent. I wouldnt worry about your wieght. Im a clyde also (6'3" @ 210). When I first bought the Ksryllium Elites I was ~225. I have put about 400 miles on the new wheelset without issues.