CX/Gravel-grinder wheelset for a somewhat "lightweight" clyde (235 lbs)
11-03-15, 11:39 PM
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CX/Gravel-grinder wheelset for a somewhat "lightweight" clyde (235 lbs)
I'm down to about 235 lbs. I plan on picking up a CX/gravel grinder-style bike after the first of the year with the idea of using it as an all-arounder to replace my Specialized Roubaix road bike, and I'll be doing some CX racing on it next CX season as I got the bug this year.
I'm a bit heavier, but 235 isn't brutally heavy I don't think. However, I do have some concerns. A buddy of mine built up a Salsa Warbird Carbon with a set of ZTR Crests. Now, checking Prowheelbuilder.com it shows the Crests as being a bit low on their strength rating scale. Of course, that is for MTB wheels, so I assume their ratings would be relative to other MTB wheels, such as a pretty bombproof wheelset like the Flows (which I have on my Stumpjumper FSR)
I guess my question is, should I be worried about the "low strength rating" of the Crests? I know clydes gotta be careful with their gear, but am I overthinking this a bit much now?
I would be lacing these to DT350s, with 32/28 (f/r)
I'm a bit heavier, but 235 isn't brutally heavy I don't think. However, I do have some concerns. A buddy of mine built up a Salsa Warbird Carbon with a set of ZTR Crests. Now, checking Prowheelbuilder.com it shows the Crests as being a bit low on their strength rating scale. Of course, that is for MTB wheels, so I assume their ratings would be relative to other MTB wheels, such as a pretty bombproof wheelset like the Flows (which I have on my Stumpjumper FSR)
I guess my question is, should I be worried about the "low strength rating" of the Crests? I know clydes gotta be careful with their gear, but am I overthinking this a bit much now?
I would be lacing these to DT350s, with 32/28 (f/r)
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negative on those wheels Crest/Flows/ Arches, they are not designed for higher tire pressures north of 50psi.
They came out with the Iron Cross but suffered the same limits. Now they have the Grails and are nice
ZTR Grail - 28 Hole Black
ZTR Grail
Another option is the Archetype | H PLUS SON
They came out with the Iron Cross but suffered the same limits. Now they have the Grails and are nice
ZTR Grail - 28 Hole Black
ZTR Grail
Another option is the Archetype | H PLUS SON
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I'd suggest taking a serious look at American Classic Hurricanes:
HURRICANE|TUBELESS DISC
I'm building up a new, fast dirt and winter trainer, and these are on my target sheet. I started riding their tubeless Argents three years ago (I'm about 220lb), and they've been such a brilliant wheelset for me, I'm a big AC fan now!
They're similar in profile to the Grails, but the rim pair is 1/4lb less, and as I was saying, I really believe in AC's wheel system design, from hub design, through spoke and nipple design (yes, they've proprietary nipples which take spoke load below the rim, for enhanced durability) right up to actual build execution and care.
HURRICANE|TUBELESS DISC
I'm building up a new, fast dirt and winter trainer, and these are on my target sheet. I started riding their tubeless Argents three years ago (I'm about 220lb), and they've been such a brilliant wheelset for me, I'm a big AC fan now!
They're similar in profile to the Grails, but the rim pair is 1/4lb less, and as I was saying, I really believe in AC's wheel system design, from hub design, through spoke and nipple design (yes, they've proprietary nipples which take spoke load below the rim, for enhanced durability) right up to actual build execution and care.
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Why not blow up your budget and go for the ZTR Avions. 
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I don't know anything about our specific wheel choices but I hope you made a typo with f/r 32/28. if you are going 32 spokes make sure it is on the rear. For CX I'd not race or train on a wheel less than 32 spokes if given the choice. CX is hard on parts, bikes and riders.
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I'm about the same # as you. I've had good luck with WTB ChrisCross and WTB KOM. The Chris Cross internal width is 19mm and weigh about 420gm and the KOMs I bought were i23 and weigh slightly more, built up easily and have been trouble free so far.
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I had a set of the Stan's Grail Comp wheelset
and they sucked for me just riding around on the road at 270. I can't imagine how quickly they'd fail at CX.
and they sucked for me just riding around on the road at 270. I can't imagine how quickly they'd fail at CX.
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Take a look at Boyd's stuff.. Either the Carbon or the Altamont's. I have the Disc Altamont's and they are fantastic.
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I'd suggest taking a serious look at American Classic Hurricanes:
HURRICANE|TUBELESS DISC
I'm building up a new, fast dirt and winter trainer, and these are on my target sheet. I started riding their tubeless Argents three years ago (I'm about 220lb), and they've been such a brilliant wheelset for me, I'm a big AC fan now!
They're similar in profile to the Grails, but the rim pair is 1/4lb less, and as I was saying, I really believe in AC's wheel system design, from hub design, through spoke and nipple design (yes, they've proprietary nipples which take spoke load below the rim, for enhanced durability) right up to actual build execution and care.
HURRICANE|TUBELESS DISC
I'm building up a new, fast dirt and winter trainer, and these are on my target sheet. I started riding their tubeless Argents three years ago (I'm about 220lb), and they've been such a brilliant wheelset for me, I'm a big AC fan now!
They're similar in profile to the Grails, but the rim pair is 1/4lb less, and as I was saying, I really believe in AC's wheel system design, from hub design, through spoke and nipple design (yes, they've proprietary nipples which take spoke load below the rim, for enhanced durability) right up to actual build execution and care.
+1 on American Classic Hurricanes. I am about 10 pounds heavier than the OP and have been running these wheels on gravel since early in the year. I have over 2,000 miles on the wheel set and have had zero problems. I have ridden DK100, Wicked Wilson 100 and other gravel events where the roads are rough and nasty yet, the wheels are as true as the day I bought them.
FWIW - With added benefit of tubeless you can put on some 35mm tubeless tires inflate them to max psi and rund them on the road and when riding gravel dial the psi back to 40 (this is what I run for gravel) and you have nice gravel ride.
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