How would hybrid wheels differ from road wheels other than being fatter? If I was going to be riding around really rough parts of the city a lot, would hybrid wheels help. Or is it simply a quality thing?
Not all "hybrid wheels" are fatter - you can still mount a pretty beefy tire. In general, heavier rims CAN be stronger than lighter rims, but not always. If you're riding a road bike, you might have trouble getting fat tires to clear the brakes anyway.
I ride plain ol' road wheels (with Mavic Open Pro rims) on my 'cross bike, whether I'm riding on or off-road, and they hold up fine. And I can assure you that riding a 'cross bike in South Mountain Park is subjecting the wheel to more than your "really rough parts of the city" would. Just make sure you have a well-built wheel, mount the tires, and go ride.
How would hybrid wheels differ from road wheels other than being fatter? If I was going to be riding around really rough parts of the city a lot, would hybrid wheels help. Or is it simply a quality thing?
Not all "hybrid wheels" are fatter - you can still mount a pretty beefy tire. In general, heavier rims CAN be stronger than lighter rims, but not always. If you're riding a road bike, you might have trouble getting fat tires to clear the brakes anyway.
I ride plain ol' road wheels (with Mavic Open Pro rims) on my 'cross bike, whether I'm riding on or off-road, and they hold up fine. And I can assure you that riding a 'cross bike in South Mountain Park is subjecting the wheel to more than your "really rough parts of the city" would. Just make sure you have a well-built wheel, mount the tires, and go ride.
Sweet. Thats what I thought. Thanks so much!
\\paul
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