Wheel Upgrade for Christmas.

[Boon 51]

this is what they say in short about the rs81's

Like the Zipps the rims on the RS81s are pretty wide at 20.8mm. We've seen a lot wider rims recently for a couple of reasons, It improves the aerodynamics of the tyre and rim combination because it makes for a smoother transition between the two, and it also makes the rim laterally stiffer, and the wheel stronger.

i have wider rims on my handbuilts and they do make for a nice comfy plush ride with 25mm tyres

I favour the 25cc size myself too..

 

[Spoked Wheels]

I expect I could find a wheel builder over here but they will cost more and of course you have the language barrier as I've found out .
Ordering a meal and general spanish I'm OK with but anything medical, legal, mechanical, or electrical is very hard.. I will have a scout around and see what I can come up with..

I understand, it's not easy at the beginning. I went through that myself when I first came to this country, my university years are full of tails with language moments . My Spanish is so rusty now that I have to mentally prepare myself to start a conversation

If you need help with it then drop me a pm.

Good luck

 

[jowwy]

I favour the 25cc size myself too..

personally if it was my cash i would buy hadnbuilts - but the shimanos do look like a very nice wheel - but there is weight limit with them, which i am led to believe is 90kgs including the bike - so with a bike weight of around 10kg, that would mean a rider weight of approx 80kg

 

[Rob3rt]

personally if it was my cash i would buy hadnbuilts - but the shimanos do look like a very nice wheel - but there is weight limit with them, which i am led to believe is 90kgs including the bike - so with a bike weight of around 10kg, that would mean a rider weight of approx 80kg

Seems a fairly low limit if that is the case, me + bike (with bottles etc) = ~84kg and I am a racing snake!

 

[jowwy]

Seems a fairly low limit if that is the case, me + bike (with bottles etc) = ~84kg and I am a racing snake!

i thought that too rob - its a question posted on wiggle about the wheels and the reply says 90kg including the bike

 

[jowwy]

Seems a fairly low limit if that is the case, me + bike (with bottles etc) = ~84kg and I am a racing snake!

IS there a rider weight limit for these wheels?

Country : Australia
1 month, 1 week ago
itsandy09
Melbourne VIC, Australia

1I have this question too

Maximum rider weight is 90kg. This also includes the weight of the bike.
1 month ago
WiggleDanO

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[VamP]

Seems a fairly low limit if that is the case, me + bike (with bottles etc) = ~84kg and I am a racing snake!

A big racing snake though

 

[Boon 51]

I understand, it's not easy at the beginning. I went through that myself when I first came to this country, my university years are full of tails with language moments . My Spanish is so rusty now that I have to mentally prepare myself to start a conversation

If you need help with it then drop me a pm.

Good luck

I'm going to the local bike shop in the next day or two so I will ask if he knows of anyone that does hand build wheels..
Thanks for the help offer thats very king of you.. cheers

 

[Boon 51]

personally if it was my cash i would buy hadnbuilts - but the shimanos do look like a very nice wheel - but there is weight limit with them, which i am led to believe is 90kgs including the bike - so with a bike weight of around 10kg, that would mean a rider weight of approx 80kg

I'm well under 80kg I'm 10st 5lbs what ever that is in kg's and thats after a roast dinner and 3 pizza's

 

[Rob3rt]

A big racing snake though

Long snake is long!

 

[jowwy]

I'm well under 80kg I'm 10st 5lbs what ever that is in kg's and thats after a roast dinner and 3 pizza's

65kgs - thats the last time i chat to you racing snake

 

[VamP]

Long snake is long!

oh yeah

 

[Boon 51]

65kgs - thats the last time i chat to you racing snake

Less of the racing....

 

[Boon 51]

Question..
If I was to go down the hand built wheel's route how do I know what to ask for? or do you give them a price say €500 and let them build them to that price?
I have no clue.

 

[jowwy]

Question..
If I was to go down the hand built wheel's route how do I know what to ask for? or do you give them a price say €500 and let them build them to that price?
I have no clue.

what do you want from the wheels?? do you need them lightweight?? strong? for racing? every day use? etc etc

then contact dcr wheels, have a gander at his website, then drop him an email with your requirements and he will advise on the wheels - thats what i did