Hand built wheels for someone 100kg

[PpPete]

They are indeed. Be prepared to re-tension and de-stress though as these are machine-made and while they are true when delivered need a good seeing-to. Watch the spoke tensions as I have found with two pairs now that most of these are even (but low) and at least two on each wheel are wildly out. It has to be some blip on the machine I suppose.

I don't think it's a blip on the machine at all. I think their pass/fail criteria is only on true-ness of the finished product with no in-process QA at all and I suspect them as operate the machines are paid on some productivity bonus scheme that gives them no time to discard a wheel which isn't building up right.
The worst case I had was a rim with a distinct natural pringle to it. They'd still managed to make a "true" wheel out of it but the tensions were all over the place, so spokes started to get loose and rattly on the very first ride.

 

[Peteaud]

Spesh wheels are dire, or the ones Mrs Aud had on her new bike were anyway.

Binned them for my old Mavic set and transformed the bike.

 

[Ian Watts]

Not sure I follow this - I was 132kg when I started cycling - Specialised Rockhopper - standard wheels. No problem.

 

[Dusty Bin]

Not sure I follow this - I was 132kg when I started cycling - Specialised Rockhopper - standard wheels. No problem.

mountain bike, 26" rims, high spoke count, wide tyres = different to skinny 700c road wheels with narrow tyres.

 

[Cupra]

I am no further ahead now than I was 3 days ago.
Is there any good wheel builders in Teesside?

 

[Ian Watts]

mountain bike, 26" rims, high spoke count, wide tyres = different to skinny 700c road wheels with narrow tyres.

Fair enough - I am glad I read this then as i was thinking of getting a road bike. Must make sure I buy with care.

 

[gwhite]

I don't think it's a blip on the machine at all. I think their pass/fail criteria is only on true-ness of the finished product with no in-process QA at all and I suspect them as operate the machines are paid on some productivity bonus scheme that gives them no time to discard a wheel which isn't building up right.

I'm sure that's entirely right but what puzzled me were the couple of spokes on each wheel that were wildly out while the others were around the same tension. A full account here:
http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=78113

 

[PpPete]

Ah - sorry I understood your post from yesterday to refer to my comments about Spesh wheels, not to Rose's offerings.
Interesting linky about Rose, thanks - maybe they are not to be recommended then to anyone who does not have the experience to correct any defect

 

[Danny]

spacycles.co.uk will do a set of handbuilts for less than £200


http://spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s178p0

+1 for Spa cycle wheels - particularly if you want commuting/touring wheels.

They are also very happy to talk you through the different options they have available, and will recommend what's best for your body build and the type of cycling you want to do.

 

[Cupra]

Having spoke with Westbrook Cycles I think I am going with Hope 3 pro hubs with mavic open pro rims and I cant remember the spokes for £280 for the pair.
Just got my bike back today from there following a service and had a word. I cant ride the bike for a few more weeks so I can change my mind between now and getting back on the road as they only have a 3 day lead time on wheelsets.

 

[Spoked Wheels]

If you don't mind noisy hubs then you are OK with Hope hubs. Hope 2 have better seals.

 

[steve52]

110 kilos here when i stared on my bordman cx, ive ridden over 2000 miles so far on and offroad ove cattle grids down steps and on smooth tarmac, now im 96 k and the wheels are holding out well

 

[Crankarm]

A well built set of wheels with quality rims and hubs is something to behold and savour. My favourite set is Mavic Open Pro CDs 32h on Campag Chorus 10 spd hubs. Shimano Ultegra 6500 wheel set is pretty good as well.

 

[Crankarm]

If you don't mind noisy hubs then you are OK with Hope hubs. Hope 2 have better seals.

Wheels on Hope and Mavic hubs mean you don't need an Airzound .

 

[Cupra]

It cant be any louder than my mudguards can it because they do my head in.
What's the alternative for something quieter?