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06-21-21, 04:14 PM
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ISO Bomb Proof wheels
I’m looking for a bomb-proof clincher road wheelset (Shimano 11sp, rim brake) for less than $500. I’ve been dealing with spokes breaking on my Oval and DT Swiss wheels and just need a new reliable wheelset. SuperTeam carbon is on my list of considerations but I’m leaning toward aluminum since I need rim brake. The rim brake strip on carbon wheels makes me nervous. I’ve heard good things about the wheels though.
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06-21-21, 07:38 PM
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I’m looking for a bomb-proof clincher road wheelset (Shimano 11sp, rim brake) for less than $500. I’ve been dealing with spokes breaking on my Oval and DT Swiss wheels and just need a new reliable wheelset. SuperTeam carbon is on my list of considerations but I’m leaning toward aluminum since I need rim brake. The rim brake strip on carbon wheels makes me nervous. I’ve heard good things about the wheels though.
06-22-21, 12:09 AM
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Their house brand wheelset or a handful of mix n match options would be less than $500.
Call or email them. Handbuilt, quality components, spoke # is up to you as well as lacing(if that matters to you).
I have a couple sets of theirs and an unknown number of thousands of miles of road and gravel, still haven't touched either set with a spoke tool.
Their house brand wheelset or a handful of mix n match options would be less than $500.
Call or email them. Handbuilt, quality components, spoke # is up to you as well as lacing(if that matters to you).
I have a couple sets of theirs and an unknown number of thousands of miles of road and gravel, still haven't touched either set with a spoke tool.
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06-23-21, 05:19 PM
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I am 235lbs and ride mostly road with occasional fine gravel/dirt passages. I ride with 25mm Gatorskin. I bought my bike with the Oval wheels and rode several thousand miles before encountering an issue breaking spokes. No accidents. Typically the spokes break for no apparent reason (pot-hole, riding aggressively, etc) which suggests faulty build or compromised wheel.
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I am 235lbs and ride mostly road with occasional fine gravel/dirt passages. I ride with 25mm Gatorskin. I bought my bike with the Oval wheels and rode several thousand miles before encountering an issue breaking spokes. No accidents. Typically the spokes break for no apparent reason (pot-hole, riding aggressively, etc) which suggests faulty build or compromised wheel.
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06-23-21, 05:43 PM
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I believe we have a Clydesdales subforum. Plenty of people around your weight who, I'm sure, have a perfect recommendation for you.
I'd say that a deep alloy rim (30mm+) with 24-28 spokes front and 28-32 spokes rear would be plenty bombproof as long as you run an appropriately large tire. I wouldn't run 23s at your size. Also, it might be worth speccing CX-Sprint or equivalent spokes rather than CX-Ray or equivalents as those use more material and are thus stiffer. Lots of people even my weight (140lbs) prefer to use CX-Sprint spokes in the back. I specd 24 CX-Ray spokes on my deep carbon wheels and I hear pinging under very high torque.
I say alloy rims because it's very easy to overheat carbon rims. Even at my weight. They won't necessarily explode like the old days but you'll feel a disconcerting reduction in power.
I'd say that a deep alloy rim (30mm+) with 24-28 spokes front and 28-32 spokes rear would be plenty bombproof as long as you run an appropriately large tire. I wouldn't run 23s at your size. Also, it might be worth speccing CX-Sprint or equivalent spokes rather than CX-Ray or equivalents as those use more material and are thus stiffer. Lots of people even my weight (140lbs) prefer to use CX-Sprint spokes in the back. I specd 24 CX-Ray spokes on my deep carbon wheels and I hear pinging under very high torque.
I say alloy rims because it's very easy to overheat carbon rims. Even at my weight. They won't necessarily explode like the old days but you'll feel a disconcerting reduction in power.
06-23-21, 05:45 PM
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I am 235lbs and ride mostly road with occasional fine gravel/dirt passages. I ride with 25mm Gatorskin. I bought my bike with the Oval wheels and rode several thousand miles before encountering an issue breaking spokes. No accidents. Typically the spokes break for no apparent reason (pot-hole, riding aggressively, etc) which suggests faulty build or compromised wheel.
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Many wheels and bike frames have a stated weight limit of 100 kg. The confusing part, at least for wheels, is that some manufacturers state this as a rider weight limit, and others state this as a system (bike + rider + luggage) weight limit.
06-23-21, 06:25 PM
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Colorado Cyclist is another great place to get a custom set. With some decent rims and ultegra hubs you should easily be under $500 last I looked.
06-23-21, 11:47 PM
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At the moment, I'd look no further than Shimano wheels. I'm running Shimano RS010 clincher wheels on my two commuter bikes and find them bombproof so I'd take a look at them or whatever has replaced them.
