Wheels for us fattys

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Have a look at this thread. It also contains links to a couple of other similar recent threads.

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19636769#p19636769]keef66[/url] wrote:

Speak to a wheel builder. He will probably recommend some 36 spoke front and rear, possibly using touring rims.

It might seem expensive going for handbuilt wheels, but if you get a well built pair they should last much better than the ones you're currently breaking.

This.

Plenty of components out there that will make us a good wheel set for you. Wider rims (23mm min), something like a Miche Primato hub and Sapim Race spokes (and a minimum of 32 of them each end) will probably do it for you!

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19636817#p19636817]craigr[/url] wrote:

I got a set of A42 Pro Lites from Wiggle, they have tested them above 150kgs and still ok. I have used them for about 1000 miles now and still going strong... Touch wood.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/pro-lite-bracciano-a42-alloy-clincher-wheelset/

Ignoring for a moment the low spoke count issue (20/24)... there are two aspects of those wheels which are unsuited to heavy or powerful riders, whatever the manufacturer says. BTW: I have not found the 150 Kg weight limit you mention, where is it?

1) The freehub (if Shimano) is very soft and a strong rider will thrash it very quickly. I have seen indents 3 mm deep in those freehubs, that lead to play in the cassette and make the problem worse

2) The front hub has very small bearings (20 x 9 x 5 mm on top of my head) which are unsuitable to carry heavy loads.