I am in the process of looking for an upgraded bike, I have noticed that a lot of bikes are coming with less spoked wheelsets now (e.g. Bontrgager Select , Shimano R540 to name just two.)
I assume I am heavier than the average cyclist, weighing in at 210lbs, and I am wondering whether these wheel sets we be suitable for someone of my weight.
I believe that some wheels have more spokes to keep the rim supported aswell as the hub, and the wheelsets with less spokes have a stronger rim and therefore the spokes are there to support the weight of rider + bike and not the rim (please correct me if I am wrong here).
I am in the process of looking for an upgraded bike, I have noticed that a lot of bikes are coming with less spoked wheelsets now (e.g. Bontrgager Select , Shimano R540 to name just two.)
I assume I am heavier than the average cyclist, weighing in at 210lbs, and I am wondering whether these wheel sets we be suitable for someone of my weight.
I believe that some wheels have more spokes to keep the rim supported aswell as the hub, and the wheelsets with less spokes have a stronger rim and therefore the spokes are there to support the weight of rider + bike and not the rim (please correct me if I am wrong here).
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Cheers
I am much more than you at 240 lbs and switched to Bontragers and am VERY happy. Put 500 miles on them so far and are nice and true, in fact, better than the Mavics I replaced them with in every way. I wish I was your 210, will be soon though, but, you should have no problem.
I assume I am heavier than the average cyclist, weighing in at 210lbs, and I am wondering whether these wheel sets we be suitable for someone of my weight.
If you don't mind dropping a chunk of change ZIPP makes a "team clydsedale" eddition of it's 404 set, and rear disk. They claim they are good for heavier riders (even over 300lbs).
I am 195 right now, but I rode this spring at my winter weight (205), on the Mavics that came on my giant. I popped a spoke a couple weeks ago, but that was right after (20 miles) a lbs tune up. I think they might have had the tension too high.
If you don't mind dropping a chunk of change ZIPP makes a "team clydsedale" eddition of it's 404 set, and rear disk. They claim they are good for heavier riders (even over 300lbs).
Thats one large chunk of change. I think they are a bit out of my price range.😄
Anyway I wanted to upgrade the whole bike as opposed to starting building one with seprate components.
I am in the process of looking for an upgraded bike, I have noticed that a lot of bikes are coming with less spoked wheelsets now (e.g. Bontrgager Select , Shimano R540 to name just two.)
I assume I am heavier than the average cyclist, weighing in at 210lbs, and I am wondering whether these wheel sets we be suitable for someone of my weight.
I believe that some wheels have more spokes to keep the rim supported aswell as the hub, and the wheelsets with less spokes have a stronger rim and therefore the spokes are there to support the weight of rider + bike and not the rim (please correct me if I am wrong here).
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Cheers
I ride the R540 Shimano on one bike and the Bontrager Race on another. I'm 232 lbs. and have not had a problem with either. I've been riding both wheelsets for about 6 months and started at 280 lbs. I think you're safe...
I ride the R540 Shimano on one bike and the Bontrager Race on another. I'm 232 lbs. and have not had a problem with either. I've been riding both wheelsets for about 6 months and started at 280 lbs. I think you're safe...
Concur, currently riding Rolf Vector wheelset, I weigh about 239...No problems and not all the roads I ride are smooth. So, I say, don't sweat it...good luck!
Hey - we need a "heavyweight" riders club. We could call it "Descenders". I didn't realize there was anybody else into cycling that was over 200 lbs. I think the average weight of my club was like 165 before I joined.
Hey - we need a "heavyweight" riders club. We could call it "Descenders". I didn't realize there was anybody else into cycling that was over 200 lbs. I think the average weight of my club was like 165 before I joined.
Hey!! maybe we could enter a downhill TT, we would all kick ass!! Are we an offensive line or bike riders? I forgot!
Hey!! maybe we could enter a downhill TT, we would all kick ass!! Are we an offensive line or bike riders? I forgot!
I think bigger riders get a bad rap!
I'm 105kg (~230 lbs for the metric-impaired), I ride a Giant Cypress LX hybrid that I either use for loaded tours (2-5 day jaunts) or day rides carrying 12kg (~25lbs) of gear.
This is overy the VERY hilly terrain (and crappy tarmac) of Western Mass, and I avg a respectable 27kph
I am in the process of looking for an upgraded bike, I have noticed that a lot of bikes are coming with less spoked wheelsets now (e.g. Bontrgager Select , Shimano R540 to name just two.)
I assume I am heavier than the average cyclist, weighing in at 210lbs, and I am wondering whether these wheel sets we be suitable for someone of my weight.
I believe that some wheels have more spokes to keep the rim supported aswell as the hub, and the wheelsets with less spokes have a stronger rim and therefore the spokes are there to support the weight of rider + bike and not the rim (please correct me if I am wrong here).
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Cheers
At 187cm/98kg, I just get called a truck. Amazing how quickly leeches start hanging off the back when the tandem streamrolls past :o) I still dont get the fascination with the low spoke count wheels. Wheels have rotating mass, low spoke wheels use heavy rims to make up for the low number of spokes. This is bad unless you are riding in a TT on a flat course at a steady pace. Why not use light rims such Velocity Aerohead (405g) 14/16 spokes and a decent hubset such as Chris King. Builds up as light as Mavic Krysiums and can easily be repaired and the CK hub will last for ever. Holds up fine when built by a god wheel builder.
