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Old 09-17-12 | 07:54 AM
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wheels for 6'8 220.

Hello all

Looking to grab a set of Mavic Ksyrium Equipe, yet not sure will they be enough support for someone my frame..
I have been ridding Ritchey ocr road wheels, yet back one broke and Im looking for something durable that wont break my bank.
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i think those wheels have a 210 lb. limit(i could be wrong)
i would suggest Boyd vitesse(24/28 version) or williams 30x
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Old 09-17-12 | 01:02 PM
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Thank you. Will look them up. Much appreciated .
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Old 09-17-12 | 05:28 PM
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What kind of riding?

How long do you want them to last?
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I think he is too tall for the Boyd's.
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Old 09-17-12 | 05:43 PM
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I am @260 and I never have had ANY problems with MAVIC wheels in general. I am a masher in the sprints and have no problem. When most people purchase them they are at min tension, so get them tension-ed up to MAVIC specs. You will love the.
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Old 09-17-12 | 06:47 PM
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@ achoo been ridding streets on nyc for years now(single speed)..bought road bike and fell in love with it.. just would like to compete, and not to hit bike shops every third ride in order to fix bloody spokes.
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Old 09-17-12 | 06:52 PM
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@Mikey.. Most of the Mavic wheels I saw look like they'll break moment I sit on them . Yet shall give it a look.
Thanks much for your input.
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