Wheels for 400lb. rider?
06-13-20, 08:19 PM
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Wheels for 400lb. rider?
Hello! I purchased a new bike (Schwinn 700M Super Sport 3) 4 years ago, and really got into riding it the last 2 years. I would ride 20-30 miles a few times a week. When I purchased it, I asked the shop about my weight, and they said it would be fine. Well, I've popped 2 spokes and I'm worried about continuing to have to replace them. Are there wheels out there that will support my weight?
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Hello! I purchased a new bike (Schwinn 700M Super Sport 3) 4 years ago, and really got into riding it the last 2 years. I would ride 20-30 miles a few times a week. When I purchased it, I asked the shop about my weight, and they said it would be fine. Well, I've popped 2 spokes and I'm worried about continuing to have to replace them. Are there wheels out there that will support my weight?
https://www.amazon.com/VELO-CHUKKER-.../dp/B004TN315K
Velocity Chukker rims with 36 spokes. Don't buy these yet until you're sure they'll fit your bike. I'm assuming your bike takes a 135mm wide rear hub.
If you get a wheel like this, fairly inexpensive and probably made by machine, you should take it to a bike shop and have it tuned up - spoke tension is probably not well adjusted right out of the box.
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06-13-20, 10:52 PM
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I am just under 300 and I have the Velomine wheels which tyrion referred to, they were recommended to me here at bikeforums. You can also do a custom build with butted spokes and even stronger (and heavier) rims like Ryde Andra.
Tension the spokes appropriately.
Tension the spokes appropriately.
