Durable 700C Wheel for spirited commuting
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Durable 700C Wheel for spirited commuting
When I commute to work I tend to cut through a wide variety of terrain. The problem I have is the current stock 700x32 wheel setup can't take the abuse I put on it. I sometimes cut through areas of different terrain with small sudden drop offs (about the same as a curb) and would like to not have to slow down my momentum so that my rims can constantly take the punishment without going out of true frequently.
So I need some suggestions and ideas
So I need some suggestions and ideas
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You might want to try Velocity Chukkers, according to one review:
"Bomb proof, this is what the cockroaches will be riding on after the apocalypse."
https://velospace.org/forums/discussi...er-wheels-36h/
What rims are you riding on now, how many spokes?
"Bomb proof, this is what the cockroaches will be riding on after the apocalypse."
https://velospace.org/forums/discussi...er-wheels-36h/
What rims are you riding on now, how many spokes?
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Wheels
Alloy front hub, Shimano RM30 rear hub; Bontrager Nebula 32-hole alloy rims
Tires
Bontrager Race All-Weather Hard-Case, 700x32c
Alloy front hub, Shimano RM30 rear hub; Bontrager Nebula 32-hole alloy rims
Tires
Bontrager Race All-Weather Hard-Case, 700x32c
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Get the fattest marathon plus's you can fit once you figure out the wheel situation
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It's more about the build quality and less about the components. I'd suggest getting your current wheels rebuilt by a competent professional, or better yet pick up a Park Tools spoke tensionmeter ($50) and learn to do the job yourself. You can use an upside down bike and some zipties as a truing stand. Sheldon Brown's website is a great resource.
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If you're bashing over curbs, I'd suggest looking at a 29er. Something like a 47 width. Will your bike fit such a beast?
(Maybe it's time to ride like you're NOT in a Mountain Dew commercial.)
(Maybe it's time to ride like you're NOT in a Mountain Dew commercial.)
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Wheel = rim , spokes and hub,
if you hire one built , you can choose all 3.
rather than have those choices made for you..
if you hire one built , you can choose all 3.
rather than have those choices made for you..