36 spoke wheels?

[jifdave]

I've been looking to get a new set of wheels, maybe just a back wheel for my triban.

im rather heavy (20st) so its been suggested i go for 36 spoke wheels or similar, im on a very tight budget due to getting married in 10 weeks. and it'll just be something to tide me over till i buy a 66cm rose bike in the summer....

where would i find 36 spoke wheels?

i've heard good things about mavic rims for strength so although these are 32 spoke, would they be strong? http://www.probikekit.com/uk/compon...no-tiagra-on-mavic-open-sport-rear-wheel.html

 

[smokeysmoo]

Should be fine. I'm a similar weight TBH and I've ridden 24 spoke rears without a problem in the past, but now I stick to high spoke counts.

The only criticism I've ever heard of Mavic rims is they don't all wear as well as others, but as it's a short term fix for you this shouldn't be a concern.

FYI I'm currently running THESE on my CAAD, which while a bit more than the ones you've seen, (£185 for a pair), I can confirm they are as bombproof a wheel as you'll find anywhere.

 

[oldfatfool]

Take a look on the Rose website, for instance this set for £105

 

[Alembicbassman]

Graham Weigh have some cheap wheels with 36 spokes. I bought a set and they're good for the money. Hubs needed a bit of grease and adjustment, but they now run very smoothly. Rims are Mach 1 'made in France' with machined braking surface and wear indicator. Price includes delivery also.

http://www.grahamweighcycles.com/gwcshop/product.php?id_product=890

 

[jifdave]

the rose wheels may be just what im after. the hubs on the graham weigh looks cheap and nasty...

 

[Sittingduck]

Find an LBS that does handbuilts?

 

[avsd]

Or Spa Cycles. I had three goodd sets of wheels from the, Great servce.

http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s178p2234

 

[jifdave]

Or Spa Cycles. I had three goodd sets of wheels from the, Great servce.

http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s178p2234

crikey wheel with 105 hub is almost twice rose price!!

 

[Alembicbassman]

[quote=" the hubs on the graham weigh looks cheap and nasty...[/quote]

Cheap, but not nasty, I have serviced quite a few cup and cone hubs from many different component groups at different price points and eras. Other than weight savings and lower spoke counts there's not a huge amount of difference between any of them up to 105 level. If you're going sealed cartridge bearings or ceramic then there's a difference. Any hub, if looked after will last a long time. Most of the budget 'off the peg' wheels require a little adjustment and generally benefit from a good grease-up.

If you want strong you're gonna have to go handbuilt for the best results.

Unless you intend keeping a wheelset for other bikes adding a £100 wheelset to a Triban 3 will not significantly increase its second hand value since most buyers will not know, or care, what wheels are on it, just so long as it has wheels on it.

If you're going to be upgrading in the near future I'd stick with the cheapest, then buy a upgraded bike with better wheels included.

I have sold lots of cheap used road bikes, buyers turn up look at the bike, part with the cash and go away happy.

Alternatively have your wedding list at Evans Cycles

 

[avsd]

crikey wheel with 105 hub is almost twice rose price!!

Well if you want to push the boat out there is always the Royce hubs