Erik Long
Since stiffness and repairability are key factors for heavier riders, I believe you'll have the best luck with a pair of custom wheels. The recipe I'd recommend if you want to keep the weight down:
Over 200lb-
Velocity Aerohead Rims, off-center rear 32h, Std front 28h
DT Alpine III spokes (Brass nips on rear whl)
DT 240s hubs
Final weight on these should be just a tad over 1,600g
180-200lb-
Velocity Aerohead Rims, 28h front & 28h off-center rear
DT Supercomp spokes (Brass nips on rear drive side)
DT 240s hubs
These should come in around 1,500g
The weights may vary a little depending on the production run of the individual parts. Now, I know these won't have the cool factor of a factory-built wheel and they have lots of spokes, but they'll be plenty tough and easy to repair in the event of crashes and such.
Any bike shop can build these for you, and they'll cost about the same as a pair of Ksyrium SL's, maybe less.
Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:14:07 -0800
From: hagenkt@mac.com
To: ferguskinnell@mac.com; jd3482@yahoo.com
CC: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Recommendations for Light Weight Race Wheels for Slightly "Heavier" (190-200) Racers
Re: [OBRA Chat] Recommendations for Light Weight Race Wheels for Slightly "Heavier" (190-200) Racers
Yep, I am looking for recommendations too (215 on a good day).
Karsten Hagen
On 3/3/08 12:10 PM, "Fergus" wrote:
I'd be interested in the recommendations as well. I'm 190.
Please respond on list!
Thanks,
Fergus
On Mar 3, 2008, at 12:04 PM, J D wrote:
Im looking for recommendations on a quality set of light-weight road racing wheels for slightly heavier (190-200 lb) racers. If youve had a good experience with a particular brand/model please let me know off list.
Thanks
JD
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