Mavic Mountain Bike Wheelsets
Need recomendation for strong stiff road wheelset for heavy rider?
I weigh 252, and 6’4. I have some standard SUP Mavic rims which came on a specialized I recently bought. My guess is that they are basic wheelsets. I’ve broken rear spokes just navigating all the pot holes on the way to work. I got a quick fix from my local bikeshop and they said I’d be good for a couple more rides, but that I should invest in some better Mavic wheels. I rode this last weekend and at the very top of a 10k climb, I broke two spokes and my wheel was rubbing badly. I had a hell of a time getting off the mountain without crashing a couple times.
I like Mavic wheels and was thinking of the Ksyrium wheels with their blade spokes. I know they look cool, but will they last for me? Also I’m still saving for a Specialize Enduro Mountainbike, so I don’t have a $1000 to spend on a wheelset. Just want something bullet proof and relitvely light weight for my road bike.
I love my Ksyriums ES’s. They are stiff, light, and perform well. However, I at 150 lbs have broken 2 spokes.
I suggest some handbuilt wheels with higher spoke counts like these:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile_combo.cfm?SKU=18476&estore_ID=&subcategory_ID=5320&CFID=12344683&CFTOKEN=48119295
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile_combo.cfm?SKU=19253&estore_ID=&subcategory_ID=5320&CFID=12344683&CFTOKEN=48119295
A handbuilt wheelset will last longer and with a higher spoke count, will be much stronger, easier to true, and very stiff.
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