New wheels - Have I made a mistake?

Bullet1

I upgraded my wheels in late summer to Mavic Krysium Equipes spending £320 in doing so.

Having seen a number of people talking about hand built weels I'm now wondering if I've done the right thing?

I'm just over 17st but making good progress to my 15.5st target weight for the summer.

Am I too heavy for my wheels and will my weight be the cause of many snapped spoke as the miles clock up (even though they are straight pull bladed spokes and stiffer than J-Bent).

Would I be better selling them now on top condition and getting some stronger wheels?

ddraver

I'm about the same as you and Mine have been fine....

They re well renowned for being bombproof wheels so i think we ll be ok

danlikesbikes

Their a bloody good set of wheels. Had a set fitted to my first road bike & they have since moved over to my winter bike & are pretty bomb proof as long as you look after them.

Knows lots of people that ride them & don't get any bad things said by people I know.

nochekmate

You'll take a big hit on the resale value of Equipes (about £180 resale IMO).

'If it ain't broke no need to fix it.'

edhornby

mavic make great wheels so don't worry, just keep on riding

Garry H

You should've saved a few more pennies and bought Elites in my opinon.

smoggysteve

Be happy with your choice. I would be. Forget what others are buying. Its your bike and if you enjoy it thats what matters.

mallorcajeff

No problem on them mate. I was way heavier than you on a set no problem.

The Spiderman

I've been very happy with mine, even more so that I bought mine for £220 including a pair of Pro 3s at the time. Merlin cycles had a deal on.

Hertfordshire roads are full of potholes, yet mine are still true. At thetime tthey seemed to offer the best balance of weight/cost and reputation for durability.