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29 plus Wheelset for 350 LBS? (Surly Krampus)

Old 01-26-21, 07:04 PM
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29 plus Wheelset for 350 LBS? (Surly Krampus)

I things I’m going to pull the trigger on a Krampus complete. I’d like to get a good strong versatile wheelset to swap in.

thoughts?
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Old 01-28-21, 09:21 PM
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Maybe look at ebike rated wheels. They're usually rated for more weight due to their more robust build to cope with the elec motor torque
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Have your shop hand tension the stock rear wheel and ride it.
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Originally Posted by TourDeHood
I things I’m going to pull the trigger on a Krampus complete. I’d like to get a good strong versatile wheelset to swap in.

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Velocity Cliffhanger rims (36 hole front, 40 hole rear) and Sapim Strong spokes.
Prowheelbuilder.com can build that.

Pick your price point on 40 hole hubs: https://www.prowheelbuilder.com/hubs...y/40-hole.html
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+1 on trying the stock rim with a conversation from a good wheelbuilder.

Here's my story:
In 2008, we were getting started riding; I was 285# and the rear rim of my Giant Cypress DX started popping spokes not long after buying at a large/fancy bike shop where I felt like I wasn't the target audience. There was a smaller shop a mile or so from work, so after reading here on BF.net C&A folder, went there and expected to have a conversation about building up a tandem wheel.

An older gentleman, graying beard and a well worn apron said: "We can do that if you want, of course, but let me try to rebuild this for you and see if you come back." He replaced all spokes with a more robust profile (with a brand that now eludes me), used my stock rim and hub, and made sure everything was properly tensioned and trued. I got a few tips about how to mount and dismount safely (both feet on the ground, straddle the bike, do NOT push off and then swing a leg over while rolling). While the bike has been mothballed the last many years, I never had to go back.

(However, I /did/ buy my NEXT bike there as they'd earned my business).
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Originally Posted by TourDeHood
I things I’m going to pull the trigger on a Krampus complete. I’d like to get a good strong versatile wheelset to swap in.

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i’ve riden Velocity hard both on the road and off-road weighing 400 pounds. I trust them completely and they will custom make them to your specs.

https://www.velocityusa.com/
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Old 01-31-21, 09:47 PM
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Doubt you will need to go 40h, 36 should be sufficient but go with a butted spoke that is 13g at the elbow. Something like the cliffhanger as mentioned above will help a lot though for true plus size tires you might need to look at the blunt 35. Just pair it to a good hub. Personally if I'm building wheels as an upgrade I will start with an XT hub for MTB/Cross/Gravel; shimano doesn't make "wow" factor hubs but the XT or XTR are top quality and reliable. They are built to a better standard and worth the extra money though at XTR pricing I'd start looking at White Industry perhaps.
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Old 02-01-21, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by tyrion
Velocity Cliffhanger rims (36 hole front, 40 hole rear) and Sapim Strong spokes.
Prowheelbuilder.com can build that.

Pick your price point on 40 hole hubs: https://www.prowheelbuilder.com/hubs...y/40-hole.html
I'll second Pro Wheel Builders, great people, willing to talk with you to find out exactly what you need. I had them rebuild a AC Wide Lightning rear hoop with a Hope hub. After several years of hard use & abuse it's still perfectly straight.
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I wonder if you might be better off with a bike made for loaded touring like an ECR.

DT Swiss's "Hybrid" line of wheels is, in spite of its name, for e-bikes. They have strengthened versions of the hubs with thicker shells and steel freehubs as well as stronger spokes. The 1700 wheelset has 350 hub,s 28-spoke wheels and 30mm rims that are a little skinny for plus tires (2.8 or 3 in), but would be fine with 2.4-2.6 tires. The more premium 1501 version has triple butted spokes and 240 hubs. I've been following this stuff because E-MTB stuff has found favor for MTB tandem use; MTBTandems makes plus wheels based on the 36 spoke high flange version of the 350 hybrid hub.

On the other hand availability of anything this year might be difficult.
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Like some guys said, try your wheels...you may never have an issue, give it a good couple rides, run her up to a trusted shop with a wheel guy and let him check spokes....I'd try this before dumping a grand on a set of wheels
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Old 02-10-21, 09:06 PM
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When I started riding, I was 375 and was riding on a Trek 7300 hybrid that had the stock wheels which were 32 spoke box rims. Nothing to write home about. I rode them as I lost my first 50 lbs. I had an issue with a few spokes, but the shop hooked me up and re-spoked with better spokes and did not have an issues with the wheels after that. I eventually decided to lighten up the bike a little and got a set of Velocity Deep V's which were fantastic. I agree with others, have the shop check the wheels and ride them first. You might be surprised.
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Thx guys. I’m just going to ride the stock stuff and cross my fingers till it calls for my attention
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Thx guys. I’m just going to ride the stock stuff and cross my fingers till it calls for my attention
I believe that you will be riding a LOT before/if you have any problems
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