Hey all, first time poster that needs some advice. I currently ride a 2006 Cannondale R800 on the Original equipment wheels which are Shimano WH-R550. I'm 5'9 and weigh about 205 lbs. I'm a flatlander, live in Chicago, I do some triathlons(international distance...but I'm in it for fun/fitness and not for winning, though improving my times would be nice
) and hope to do my first century this summer....currently riding 2-3 days a week. My current wheels have served me wheel, but recently hit a pothole and bent the side of the front rim. Its ride able, but I don't think its very safe(?) and my braking on the wheel is obviously not the same.
So, I'm looking at getting a new wheel set. I would like something a little more aerodynamic(since I do like Tri's) and from the forum, appears it would serve me well to go with a higher spoke count of 32 or 36 due to my weight, and may be best to have a set built up for me. I have not talked to my LBS yet, basically because I don't want to get talked into something I don't need or not suitable for my purpose. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
So, I'm looking at getting a new wheel set. I would like something a little more aerodynamic(since I do like Tri's) and from the forum, appears it would serve me well to go with a higher spoke count of 32 or 36 due to my weight, and may be best to have a set built up for me. I have not talked to my LBS yet, basically because I don't want to get talked into something I don't need or not suitable for my purpose. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks