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Wheels for Clydesdales
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 2013-08-24 7:21 PM |
Expert  704   The High Plains |  Subject: Wheels for ClydesdalesIt's been a while since I've been here or ridden. In the last few weeks, I've gotten back on the bike in an effort to drop some of the weight I've put back on from not working out. The bike's a champ; it's been through a lot of moves with me, but today, I discovered that the rear wheel is cracked. And I mean blown out. In other words, no riding at all until I can have it replaced. What's a good rear wheel for a clydesdale rider? Right now I'm pushing close to 260 and have recently been riding 50 miles/week. My plan was to bump that up to 60-70 or so then reintroduce a run/walk program into my routine. In other words, I don't plan on being 260 for long! I ride a 2005 Trek 2100 with a Bontrager Race wheelset. I need a replacement. Nothing fancy, but I'd rather not have a crappy wheel on a nice bike. I don't plan on racing and only putting on miles for relaxation and weight-loss. What say ye? Any advice? The front wheel is just fine so I don't need a whole wheelset, but I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to replacement parts. |
| 2013-08-25 9:56 PM in reply to: sranney |
Veteran 572 Hudson Valley | Subject: RE: Wheels for Clydesdales The reason your wheels cracked was not due to your bodyweight. Trek had a huge problem with wheels from that wintage cracking / disintigrating even while on display at bike shops. The front wheel on my Trek Equinox cracked, and I'm only 175 kbs. The sad part was Trek did not initiate a recall, and the Consumer Protection branch of the gov't did not determine a recall was necessary. As a result, I will never buy another Trek or Bontrager product again. Anyway, back to wheel recommendations for you. 40 hole, reinforced eyelets, Mavic touring rim with 14/15 gage double butted spokes laced to a Shimano 105 hub. The front wheel can have 32 spokes since it supports less weight . A touring rin is designed for heavier loads, whether it's from the rider or camping gear. You will be able to use 700c X 28 tires and have fewer pinch flats, Finding 40 hole hubs might be a challenge since they are rarely used. You may end up with wheel from two different brands until you are light enough from 32 hole rims. |
| 2013-08-26 6:03 AM in reply to: sranney |
Pro 5892 , New Hampshire | Subject: RE: Wheels for Clydesdales Get a set of handbuilt Mavic Open Pro laced to Ultegra hubs (32 front and rear) with good quality spokes (Sapim or DT Swiss). Won't cost a fortune and will last forever. |
| 2013-08-26 12:27 PM in reply to: Six000MileYear |
Expert 704 The High Plains | Subject: RE: Wheels for Clydesdales Originally posted by Six000MileYear The reason your wheels cracked was not due to your bodyweight. Trek had a huge problem with wheels from that wintage cracking / disintigrating even while on display at bike shops. The front wheel on my Trek Equinox cracked, and I'm only 175 kbs. The sad part was Trek did not initiate a recall, and the Consumer Protection branch of the gov't did not determine a recall was necessary. As a result, I will never buy another Trek or Bontrager product again. Anyway, back to wheel recommendations for you. 40 hole, reinforced eyelets, Mavic touring rim with 14/15 gage double butted spokes laced to a Shimano 105 hub. The front wheel can have 32 spokes since it supports less weight . A touring rin is designed for heavier loads, whether it's from the rider or camping gear. You will be able to use 700c X 28 tires and have fewer pinch flats, Finding 40 hole hubs might be a challenge since they are rarely used. You may end up with wheel from two different brands until you are light enough from 32 hole rims. Thanks for the heads up. I did some quick research today on the Bontrager rim-cracking issue and discovered that Trek replaced a number of wheels, well after the warranty was out, for individuals that had this issue. I contacted the dealer from whom I bought the ride back in 2005 to ask if anything can be done. There is no Trek dealer in the town in which I currently live (Laramie, Wyoming). Barring a lack of support from Trek/Bontrager, I looked into some Mavic Open Pros with a Shimano hub. They appear to be oddly affordable from Bicycle Wheel Warehouse. Probably won't make a decision until I hear back from the dealer, but at least the Mavic option is available. Thanks - SR |
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