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fusnik11 · 08-05-2007, 06:25 PM

I weigh 255 lbs, would like to lose maybe 10 lbs, what type of wheels should I have on a bike?

I purchased a bike at my LBS and fear I rushed the purchase and will be throwing money at new wheels and componetry on a monthly basis, as bikes I find out aren't built for people my size.

These fears unfounded?

DirtyHippieUTE · 08-05-2007, 06:29 PM

A- What kind of bike (mtn, road, beach cruiser, bmx)?

B- How do you plan to use this bike?

C- What rims do you have?

D- What component set?

fusnik11 · 08-05-2007, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyHippieUTE

A- What kind of bike (mtn, road, beach cruiser, bmx)?

B- How do you plan to use this bike?

C- What rims do you have?

D- What component set?

Road bike.

The goal is 100 miles a week. (currently me and the wife are running about 25 miles a week over the past 3 months and my knees are fefeling the pain, doesn't help I'm obese I know)

Here's the bike:

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/product...lid=m1b0s6p694

MikeWaters · 08-05-2007, 06:59 PM

i don't know anything about the particular wheels you have, but in general, the heavier you are, the more likely expensive light wheels will break. I have a friend who is about 235, he has good luck with the mavic ksyrium line. He probably has the elits or the SSLs.

The cheap rims with 60 spokes or whatever should be fine. Although after about thre years, I broke my spokes on those and had to replace them.

This may be a trial and error thing. If you are worried you can't afford to break your wheels, I recommend getting cheap heavy ones. If on the other hand, you want really fancy wheels, I recommend you talk around.

(for example, maybe if the wheels you have won't withstand your weight theoretically, sell them, and get nice rims that will).

DirtyHippieUTE · 08-05-2007, 07:02 PM

Most road bikes are not really made for a "large" man but I wouldn't worry.

On a road bike you can often get away with going light. Just avoid any curbs, large cracks, etc... Once you taco the rim then worry about it.

The new carbon frames are MUCH stronger than they used to be and some of the old weight limits aren't as strict as they were in the past.

As far as the component set goes... Ultegra is just about as good as it gets without going campy. You shouldn't ever have to replace those.

My advice. Ride away. Don't worry until it breaks...

MikeWaters · 08-05-2007, 07:04 PM

what's up with Fusnik having a nicer bike than my new bike?

08-05-2007, 06:25 PM	#1
fusnik11 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,506	Question about wheels for big people.... I weigh 255 lbs, would like to lose maybe 10 lbs, what type of wheels should I have on a bike? I purchased a bike at my LBS and fear I rushed the purchase and will be throwing money at new wheels and componetry on a monthly basis, as bikes I find out aren't built for people my size. These fears unfounded?

08-05-2007, 06:29 PM	#2
DirtyHippieUTE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 1,151	A- What kind of bike (mtn, road, beach cruiser, bmx)? B- How do you plan to use this bike? C- What rims do you have? D- What component set?

08-05-2007, 06:59 PM	#4
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,367	i don't know anything about the particular wheels you have, but in general, the heavier you are, the more likely expensive light wheels will break. I have a friend who is about 235, he has good luck with the mavic ksyrium line. He probably has the elits or the SSLs. The cheap rims with 60 spokes or whatever should be fine. Although after about thre years, I broke my spokes on those and had to replace them. This may be a trial and error thing. If you are worried you can't afford to break your wheels, I recommend getting cheap heavy ones. If on the other hand, you want really fancy wheels, I recommend you talk around. (for example, maybe if the wheels you have won't withstand your weight theoretically, sell them, and get nice rims that will).

08-05-2007, 07:02 PM	#5
DirtyHippieUTE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 1,151	Most road bikes are not really made for a "large" man but I wouldn't worry. On a road bike you can often get away with going light. Just avoid any curbs, large cracks, etc... Once you taco the rim then worry about it. The new carbon frames are MUCH stronger than they used to be and some of the old weight limits aren't as strict as they were in the past. As far as the component set goes... Ultegra is just about as good as it gets without going campy. You shouldn't ever have to replace those. My advice. Ride away. Don't worry until it breaks...

08-05-2007, 07:04 PM	#6
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,367	what's up with Fusnik having a nicer bike than my new bike?