Originally Posted by
toynaround
i'm looking at the same 7.5fx and am very concerned about the rims, I'm pushin 300lbs. I also have been looking at the Giant which has mavic cxp22 rims, any thoughts if this is a more durable rim? The Trek is 899 where i live and the giant is on sale for $950. They both ride nice but my impression is the giant is a better value. Any opinions would be appreciated?
newbie Peter
A wheel is not just the rims.
Build quality comes in aswell and to be honest- I do not like most stock wheels that come with bikes. I like to get about 100 miles in on them and then get them into my wheelbuilder. He detensions all the spokes and then retensions and trues the things. He can work wonders on even the most basic of wheels.
But on the Mavic rims- Cxp22 are a good rim. Pretty strong but I would advise getting the wheels checked by a Wheelbuilder if you are a Clyde.