Do I need a set of handbuilts for rougher roads?
10-12-06, 04:20 PM
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Do I need a set of handbuilts for rougher roads?
I ride mostly on well paved asphalt, but about 1 mile of my regular route is gravel/dirt and several miles of a long distance loop I do is rough, very rough in some spots, asphalt (chip seal, cracks and potholes). I weigh about 200 lbs and am on the way down but I have this nagging worry that my '06 Zondas aren't up to the combination of my weight and the rough route.
Am I worrying over nothing or should I consider a pair of handbuilt wheels from the LBS?
Also, would a set of handbuilt wheels be better for bad weather? Does it matter?
Thanks
-Boomer
Am I worrying over nothing or should I consider a pair of handbuilt wheels from the LBS?
Also, would a set of handbuilt wheels be better for bad weather? Does it matter?
Thanks
-Boomer
10-12-06, 05:31 PM
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Your wheels are fine. Don't sweat it. I'm 215 and ride Vento's on my CX bike. No problems despite copious beatings.
10-12-06, 06:22 PM
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If nothing is going wrong with them, ride 'em!!!
If you do decide to get handbuilt wheels, make sure you get them from someone who knows what they're doing. I had an old mavic/ultegra combination built up by an olympic certified mechanic 8 yrs ago. I think I trued the front rim once and that was after a crash. On the other hand, I've had wheels built by various LBSs that havent' proven to be much better than a facory job.
If you do decide to get handbuilt wheels, make sure you get them from someone who knows what they're doing. I had an old mavic/ultegra combination built up by an olympic certified mechanic 8 yrs ago. I think I trued the front rim once and that was after a crash. On the other hand, I've had wheels built by various LBSs that havent' proven to be much better than a facory job.
10-12-06, 06:39 PM
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Making a kilometer blurry
If you're on the way down, just keep riding, and pay attention to the bumps. Lighten up the rear over potholes. Ride soft and keep losing weight.
If you were choosing wheels and had none, I would have a different answer for you...
If you were choosing wheels and had none, I would have a different answer for you...
