Originally Posted by
fthomas
What rims would you recommend. I'm still open for suggestions.
Although I use Mavic CXP33 rims- these are a bit heavy for most riders- but Mavic Open Pros are still pretty strong and are lighter. Link to Mavic Website and look under products and Rims for weights.
http://www.mavic.com/road/
CXP33 rims are bombproof and I use 36 spokes to 105 hubs. Most would go higher spec on the hubs to Ultegra- but I am a cheap skate.
I have heard that dropping weight from the wheels is a big deal because it is rotational weight. I ride heavy wheels because they are nearly bullet proof. So I wouldn't know.
I ride bomb proof wheels and they are not heavy. Or at least I do not call 1750 grammes the pair heavy. And heavy Rotational weight is only a problem on acceleration and hillclimbing. Get up to speed and it does not matter how heavy your wheels are.
And Bombproof- I ride the same wheels as a clydesdaledoes at the LBS. Admittedly he has to get them trued every year but he is a fit rider and strong. He is also big--How does 6'7" and 320lbs sound to you.