Olas Nah Posted June 12, 2017 Share #1 Posted June 12, 2017 What goes for a strong and affordable wheelset for a rider that weighs in at around 215lbs? I think I used to read that some Mavic Open pros or something were good with a high spoke count, but not sure what is out there these days. I've been off the bike for nearly 3 years and am not sure what is even out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 12, 2017 Share #2 Posted June 12, 2017 What is on the bike now? 215 isn't that heavy, I suspect your current wheel will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olas Nah Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted June 12, 2017 A set of Aksiums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted June 28, 2017 Share #4 Posted June 28, 2017 Aksiums should work just fine. They are good training wheels known for their durability. Just check the spoke tension once a year or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 5, 2017 Share #5 Posted October 5, 2017 Did the Aksiums hold up through the Summer riding season? "Tough" wheels are often a product of wheel design, building skill, AND rider skill. In other words, even the most bullet proof wheel will eventually fail due to careless riding (even under a 130lbs cyclist). I've broken a couple spokes in the past decade, and I think both times were my fault. On the other hand, I had a pair of Ksyrium ES rims that developed hairline cracks around the nipples. I don't know who was to blame for that, but googling it shows it was not unheard of. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadiejorge Posted November 3, 2017 Share #6 Posted November 3, 2017 On 10/5/2017 at 12:28 PM, Razors Edge said: Did the Aksiums hold up through the Summer riding season? "Tough" wheels are often a product of wheel design, building skill, AND rider skill. In other words, even the most bullet proof wheel will eventually fail due to careless riding (even under a 130lbs cyclist). I've broken a couple spokes in the past decade, and I think both times were my fault. On the other hand, I had a pair of Ksyrium ES rims that developed hairline cracks around the nipples. I don't know who was to blame for that, but googling it shows it was not unheard of. Tom I had that happen twice: once on my Ksyrium SLs and another on my Ksyrium Elites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted May 3, 2018 Share #7 Posted May 3, 2018 On 10/5/2017 at 12:28 PM, Razors Edge said: . On the other hand, I had a pair of Ksyrium ES rims that developed hairline cracks around the nipples. I don't know who was to blame for that, but googling it shows it was not unheard of. Some women developed hairline cracks around the nipples from nursing. Anhydrous lanolin clears that right up, I don't know if it will work on wheels? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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