Not happy with bumpy ride.

[HLaB]

Exactly HOW STRONG are road bike wheels? I guess that's dependent on a lot of factors (Triban wheels came true 'n tight out of the box -32 spoke- pretty chunky and heavy, but clearly NOT the 'best' quality money can buy) so it would be good to get some sort of reassurance.

I'm VERY lightwieght (barely 9 stone) so I know I am not stressing the bike...and I'm only riding the 'Queens Highways'...but my God, is it ever rough!

Best
w

Road wheels are stronger than you think they are and a 9st you'll have no problem. I'm not a heavy rider either (circa 9.5st) and I've not been disappointed with any road wheels I've had.

 

[snorri]

It sounds as if you may have jumped in at the deep end with the commuting and are suffering accordingly.
It may be too late now, but for most people going back to cycling after a long break it is usually advisable to start off with short cycle trips, say 20 - 30 minute duration, certainly not so long as brings on any discomfort. Get out for as many short journies as you feel comfortable with and you will gradually find you can cycle for longer periods without pain.
Only after finding yourself able to cycle say twice your commute distance would I consider actually cycling the commute.on a regular basis.
Bending the elbows and transferring more weight to your feet to ease weight on the seat when going over bumps helps to ease the shocks to your body and make the ride more comfortable.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Road wheels are stronger than you think they are and a 9st you'll have no problem. I'm not a heavy rider either (circa 9.5st) and I've not been disappointed with any road wheels I've had.

Agreed. I'm 14st and after 7 years of abuse my rear wheel rim gave out last week (small crack around the eyelet) after a very hefty pothole at speed, not bad going at all. Keep an occasional eye out for the occasional slack spoke and they'll last a while even on the worst of Britains roads. My lad has a Triban with 650 wheels and they're impressively made for the price, not the last word in lightness but should last.

 

[Boon 51]

My bobs worth.. I let a little air out of my tyres on my 23s withh good effect.. its less harsh.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Exactly HOW STRONG are road bike wheels? ................ it would be good to get some sort of reassurance.

You haven't seen the video contained in this thread then? LINK

 

[Widge]

Well.....Rickshaw Phil..............My Ghast is well and truly Flabbered!

Teach me to ask silly questions ?

Seems the most dangerous thing you can do to a road bike is go anywhere near it with WD40. Whoops!

Thanks

w

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Seems the most dangerous thing you can do to a road bike is go anywhere near it with WD40. Whoops!

Yeah, there have been a few comments about that. The rest of the film though is amazing and just shows how road bikes aren't quite as flimsy as a lot of people think.

I love the "Wall of Death" section. I went to one for the first time this summer (I think it may possibly have been the one in the film - same motorbikes) and it's quite a spectacle.