New Bike... new wheels?

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07-17-13 | 10:24 AM

#26

Wogster

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From: Toronto (again) Ontario, Canada

Bikes: Old Bike: 1975 Raleigh Delta, New Bike: 2004 Norco Bushpilot

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Originally Posted by Bikey Mikey

Wow, that's rather narrow. I more than qualify(only in the mid 140s), but you would think that wheels should handle up to 175 or 180 pounds for tall, well built(can just be tree-trunk legs) riders.

I think Campy expects that all riders who use their equipment are professional racers. Doesn't matter though, the OP stated he was a clyde and that's something North of 200lbs (90kg). I like the look of the Campy rear wheel pattern, but would it hold up my 100kg, no way Jose...

07-17-13 | 01:02 PM

#27

stapfam

Time for a change.

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From: 6 miles inland from the coast of Sussex, in the South East of England

Bikes: Dale MT2000. Bianchi FS920 Kona Explosif. Giant TCR C. Boreas Ignis. Pinarello Fp Uno.

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Originally Posted by sreten

Hi,

I've seem lots of comments that after the frame your wheels count the most,
so why on earth would you go and buy a bike with wheels that you don't like ?

rgds, sreten.

Because that is the way they come. IF the shop has a ready market for cheaper wheels- then they may make an allowance for the original wheels allowing you to upgrade to a better wheel on purchase.

For someone starting out on a Road/29er/ MTB then OM wheels will be fine but if they really get into the sport they will realise that the OM wheels can be improved on. Doesn't mean that the OM wheels are replaced and sit on the floor of the garage though as winter weather is the time wear out those OM wheels in the rain and muck and grit that abounds in winter.

3 road bikes and only one came with the ideal wheels for me and that was because I built it up from frame and forks. Already had a set of Handbuilts and they went on the next bike as I found the Aksiums not to my taste. Next bike and I bought it with the OM wheels as the Aksiums were going on this bike and the set that came with the 3rd bike are my winter/foul use wheels.

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07-17-13 | 08:15 PM

#28

BluesDawg

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From: Milledgeville, Georgia

Bikes: 2018 Black Mountain Cycles MCD,2017 Advocate Cycles Seldom Seen Drop Bar, 2017 Niner Jet 9 Alloy, 2015 Zukas custom road, 2003 KHS Milano Tandem, 1986 Nishiki Cadence rigid MTB, 1980ish Fuji S-12S

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Originally Posted by Wogster

You can if your over Campy's weight limit, which if memory serves is about 70-75kg (154-165lbs).

Not sure where you got that information.

From the Campagnolo website's FAQ section:

2. What are the weight limits of the wheels? Where can I find the weight limits allowed by the wheels?
All Campagnolo wheels are constructed to meet the highest standards of resistance and durability.
If you weigh over 109 kg/240 lbs we advise you not to use this product. Non compliance with this warning can damage the product irreversibly.
If you weigh 82 kg/180 lbs or more, you must be especially vigilant and have your bicycle inspected more frequently (than someone weighing less than 82 kg/180 lbs).
Check with your mechanic to discuss whether the wheels you selected are suitable for your use, and to determine the frequency of inspections.
Using tires with a larger diameter and a frame that respects the standards will help to increase the lifetime of the wheels.