Hi,
I'm looking at buying a set of hand built wheels based on either the Archetype or the SL23.
The bike is used for commuting in London where the roads are pretty bad although I'm careful to avoid potholes and slow down when the surface is bad.
Rider weight is 80kg (max) and the bike is carbon framed.
I do not have a panier.
Both wheelbuilders have suggested 24/28 rims and a mix of Sapim Laser and Race.
I used Aksiums for a long time (20/20 I believe) with no issues whatsoever and I've seen many on R500/R501s (http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/shimano-r500-on-a-commuter.99480/).
Would appreciate views from others give the rims I'm looking at are considered "stiff"?
Could get away with 20/24?
Thanks
I'm looking at buying a set of hand built wheels based on either the Archetype or the SL23.
The bike is used for commuting in London where the roads are pretty bad although I'm careful to avoid potholes and slow down when the surface is bad.
Rider weight is 80kg (max) and the bike is carbon framed.
I do not have a panier.
Both wheelbuilders have suggested 24/28 rims and a mix of Sapim Laser and Race.
I used Aksiums for a long time (20/20 I believe) with no issues whatsoever and I've seen many on R500/R501s (http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/shimano-r500-on-a-commuter.99480/).
Would appreciate views from others give the rims I'm looking at are considered "stiff"?
Could get away with 20/24?
Thanks