colnrly said:WHat are good wheels for the heavyweight? I need Campagnolo compatibility and a realistic price, say up to $400.
Thanks.
There is no doubt this is a strong wheelset. It also weighs as much as a tank. I am 6'5", 240lbs, and have ridden a LOT of wheels. Generally, the first question is how big are you and what kind of riding will you be doing. If you live in a hilly area (like me), the DeepVs are a killer and will wear you out. They are great for Tri riding or the flats, but not climbing. Also, 36 spoke wheels are definitely stronger, but unless you are REALLY hard on equipment 32 spokes in the rear should be fine. Definitely 32 spokes in front is ok (and depending on size maybe even 28).ergott said:36 hole Chorus
double butted spokes
Deep V/CXP 33 rims (or similar)
Aeroheads are definitely not "higher" profile (19mm)... and CXP 33s really aren't either (23mm). Deep Vs are 30mm.cthomas said:Obviously you will need a stronger wheel than a flyweight, so a little higher profile rim (CXP 33s, Aeroheads, etc.) and higher spoke count is in order. Also, you will want to use a heavier spoke than the flyweight, and their are plenty of options here.
Eggzactly. For all the difference that wheels make on climbs, the only thing that is going to make a really noticeable difference is an underinflated or flat tire..............or maybe studded tires on a screaming descent on pavement......rruff said:Aeroheads are definitely not "higher" profile (19mm)... and CXP 33s really aren't either (23mm). Deep Vs are 30mm.
It is silly for somebody who weighs 240 lbs to worry about saving 100g on a rim. We are talking about a speed penalty of ~0.1% here *only* on a very steep climb... in all other conditions the Deep V would be faster... and it is more durable.
Agreed on the 240lbs comment. Weight savings is not my highest priority on the bike, given that at my "lightest" I am still 225. However, I still disagree with the concept that the automatic wheelset for anyone over 180lbs is 36 hole Velocity Deep-Vs.alienator said:Eggzactly. For all the difference that wheels make on climbs, the only thing that is going to make a really noticeable difference is an underinflated or flat tire..............or maybe studded tires on a screaming descent on pavement......
I'm 175 and ride Deep V (actually the Pro Elite tubular version). I do not recommend the rims strictly because he is a clydesdale. I recommend the rims because they make for a fast rolling set of wheels. In the $400 range, he'll end up with a nice set of wheels that will be faster than box section rims in all but the steepest of climbs. He never mentioned a specific weight so I always err on the side of too many spokes. You never want a set of wheels where you wish you had a few more spokes because they weren't up to task. 4 extra spokes will never be a detriment to a set of wheels.cthomas said:Agreed on the 240lbs comment. Weight savings is not my highest priority on the bike, given that at my "lightest" I am still 225. However, I still disagree with the concept that the automatic wheelset for anyone over 180lbs is 36 hole Velocity Deep-Vs.
Interesting thread and lots of good information. Could the wheel mavens in the community please enlighten me regarding this comment? What are the issues with using Deep V rims on steep terrain? Is it just the weight issue or is there something else?cthomas said:If you live in a hilly area (like me), the DeepVs are a killer and will wear you out. They are great for Tri riding or the flats, but not climbing.
Well, the comment could refer to a couple of things. First is the belief that deep V rims are more "stiff" in the vertical plane than lower profile rims. The problem with this, though, is that there is virtually no difference in compliance in the vertical plane for wheels. If you want to mute the bumps a bit more, let some air out of the tires or run bigger tires (which run at lower pressures than smaller tires for a given rider/bike weight). The second belief is that deep V's are heavier and therefore slower, i.e. not the best climbing wheels. This is not true, except for when the road grade gets really steep. For grades less than that "really steep" grade, aerodynamics have a greater effect than lower rotating mass.Stogaguy said:Interesting thread and lots of good information. Could the wheel mavens in the community please enlighten me regarding this comment? What are the issues with using Deep V rims on steep terrain? Is it just the weight issue or is there something else?