Max rider weight for carbon wheels
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 10:37 pm
Hi all,
I am looking at getting a set of carbon aero wheels for general riding (weekly rides etc) and for use in some triathalons and wanted to get some opinions on wheels and durability. I am looking at a couple of sets of 50mm carbon wheels with alloy braking surfaces so I don't need to swap around pads and for some added durability etc (looking at shimano rs80 c50, mavic cosmic carbone sl, or campy bullets) if anyone has experience with these any feedback would be appreciated.
However, my main question is regarding my weigh, I am 6'1 and weigh 82kgs will the wheels have any problem coping with my weight? The last thing I want is to spend the money on the wheels and then to have them not last (I have read the above wheels are pretty bulletproof but does this really mean "bulletproof with a 60-70kg rider"?)
Cheers
I am looking at getting a set of carbon aero wheels for general riding (weekly rides etc) and for use in some triathalons and wanted to get some opinions on wheels and durability. I am looking at a couple of sets of 50mm carbon wheels with alloy braking surfaces so I don't need to swap around pads and for some added durability etc (looking at shimano rs80 c50, mavic cosmic carbone sl, or campy bullets) if anyone has experience with these any feedback would be appreciated.
However, my main question is regarding my weigh, I am 6'1 and weigh 82kgs will the wheels have any problem coping with my weight? The last thing I want is to spend the money on the wheels and then to have them not last (I have read the above wheels are pretty bulletproof but does this really mean "bulletproof with a 60-70kg rider"?)
Cheers