You didn't mention the size of tires you ride. This is very important in
wheel durability. I'm heavier than you, ride more than you and I haven't
broken a spoke for 2 decades. The quality of the wheel build is everything.
Just using good materials isn't enough.
Sun Rhino rims are overkill unless you're planning a world tour. They are
very heavy and necessitate use of 35cc+ tires.
Tell me the neighbourhood you live (so maybe I can recommend a shop) and the
width of tire you like to use.
PGY
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Sent: Friday, September 07, 2001 8:31 PM
Subject: [obc] advice on new rear wheel
Hi,
Thought I would ask the general advice of the group on buying
a new rear wheel for my road bike. I have been having increasing
problems with breaking spokes on my rear wheel. I ride a Schwinn
Supersport (piece of junk!) on which I had the rear wheel
rebuilt late last year with 14g DT spokes. I have since put
about 4000kms on the bike and it has now started breaking
spokes again. I dont think I am particularly rough on the
bike - I weigh anout 190 lbs and only ride on the road.
I got the bike in the summer of 2000.
Rather than pay the $50 or so to have the wheel re-strung
again, I was thinking about just getting a new rear wheel. One
bicycle shop quoted me approx $100 for a new wheel with
Sun Rhino rim, Deore hub and DT spokes. Does that sound
reasonable? If anyone has any other recommendations for
wheels, or general wheel advice, I would love to hear them.
Thanks,
Derek Barlas
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