Lightest clinchers for heavy riders
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On today's ride going up a climb I broke a drive side spoke on my first gen Campagnolo Hyperon Tubular wheel.I have to call one of my who lives in the area to pick me up. I have put maybe 3k+ miles on the wheelset at 200lbs at the most.was wondering which a good low profile lightweight wheelset for a Clydesdale like me.
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Look into the wider rims like the pacenti or those on the Hed wheels. They'll make a stiffer stronger wheel while still being low profile. The handling is also arguably better.
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I'd second erics recommendation of the Hed or Pacentis. Those could be a great option for a daily driver and both of them have a solid strength to weight ratio.
I figure I'll piggyback onto this thread, rather than start a new one. I'm looking at getting a new wheelset built up to replace a set of RS-10s (heavy as heck, but I have to say they've been pretty bombproof... no issues whatsoever).
I'm mostly a weekend/fair weather rider; I don't race, don't really do much in the way of sprinting, and there's not much in the way of climbing to do around here. I weigh under 210 (95 kg) even on my fat days. Usually closer to 200-205 (90-93 kgs).
I was thinking the Pacenti SL23 to Tune 70/170 with CX-Rays. Prior to the recall, I had been thinking Alchemy (but I guess that's off the table for the next while). I'm thinking 28/32, or am I worrying too much and would 24/28 be fine?
I'm mostly a weekend/fair weather rider; I don't race, don't really do much in the way of sprinting, and there's not much in the way of climbing to do around here. I weigh under 210 (95 kg) even on my fat days. Usually closer to 200-205 (90-93 kgs).
I was thinking the Pacenti SL23 to Tune 70/170 with CX-Rays. Prior to the recall, I had been thinking Alchemy (but I guess that's off the table for the next while). I'm thinking 28/32, or am I worrying too much and would 24/28 be fine?
Saoi wrote:I'm mostly a weekend/fair weather rider; I don't race, don't really do much in the way of sprinting, and there's not much in the way of climbing to do around here.
If you don't climb, race, or sprint I wonder why weight is important to you?
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But light doesn't mean nicer. It generally means more fragile and more expensive. If you aren't sprinting or climbing, you aren't encountering situations where the lighter weight has a noticeable effect.
But if you really want it anyway, I'd recommend a DT240 rear with the sticker removed and an Alchemy front, for the light and durable sweet spot ... and 28r and 20f on the spokes.
But if you really want it anyway, I'd recommend a DT240 rear with the sticker removed and an Alchemy front, for the light and durable sweet spot ... and 28r and 20f on the spokes.
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