Thread: Wheel recommendation for 175lb rider?
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Old 03-12-18, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bobones
I'm guessing you bought the rim brake version?

"Obnoxiously loud rear hub though" and "the free hub's very loud" according to a couple of the reviews here:

https://www.merlincycles.com/dt-swis...els-90700.html

Also 1725g for a 20F/24R wheelset is pretty hefty.
It's always a bit funny or curious when after any/all advice proffered in a thread like this, the OP goes with something nobody mentioned.
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