Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 the correct term is buffalo rider.I prefer the Pinkbike term - Clydesdale category.
NelAndre Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Jeez like, are you serious that standard wheels are not quality enough to handle weight upwards of 100kg? You telling me that if I dont get custom wheels, I would break/damage standard wheels? I know I'm big but I seriously don't think standard wheels are made from jelly...I weigh 95kg, had a pair of Fulcrum Red Power wheels that came with the bike and I had to replace spokes every month. Had a custom set built 2 months ago (to my specs) and I cannot be happier. It is worth it.
JuddMan Posted February 10, 2016 Author Posted February 10, 2016 I weigh 95kg, had a pair of Fulcrum Red Power wheels that came with the bike and I had to replace spokes every month. Had a custom set built 2 months ago (to my specs) and I cannot be happier. It is worth it. I can understand custom wheels are 'worth it', just like a beginner buying a bike that costs R50k can be 'worth it'.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 I can understand custom wheels are 'worth it', just like a beginner buying a bike that costs R50k can be 'worth it'. Custom, in this case, means non-machine built. It makes a world of difference, even when you rebuild a stock wheel.
JuddMan Posted February 10, 2016 Author Posted February 10, 2016 Custom, in this case, means non-machine built. It makes a world of difference, even when you rebuild a stock wheel. OK, but I'm sure that would attract a big price tag?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 OK, but I'm sure that would attract a big price tag?Nope. Not always. A rebuild (incl new spokes) shouldn't set you back more than a grand, depending on which spokes you go for. A "custom wheelset" can be bought for as little as 5k - again, depending on the spec you go for.
NotSoBigBen Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Unless you buy weight weeney wheels off the bat, You may not need stronger wheels yet. Ride it until you break it, and then replace. Especially as you won't go crazy fast into rock gardens etc. IMHO this is probably the best advice here, I have in my time weighed somewhat over 100kg's and never had any wheels buckle and fall apart under me .... Yes I have had a very occasional broken spoke that probably had more to do with the corrosion cause by sealant than my hefty backside. As Philip says unless they are weight weenie wheels that you are buying I would be sure to give some standard wheels a go without fear of imminent failure and death. Every heavyweight doesn't need some ueber drool worthy wheels with Chris King hubs and 'Spanky' rims with unobtanium spokes that sound like you're being attacked by a swarm of wasps .... I have my flameproof suit ready though!
JuddMan Posted February 10, 2016 Author Posted February 10, 2016 Nope. Not always. A rebuild (incl new spokes) shouldn't set you back more than a grand, depending on which spokes you go for. That sounds OK A "custom wheelset" can be bought for as little as 5k - again, depending on the spec you go for. However this is a bit hectic, especially when you looking at getting a second hand bike for 5k as a beginner
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