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biker72
05-15-2011, 05:33 AM
Would these wheels be suitable for a 200 pound rider?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mavic-CXP22-Campagnolo-9-10-Speed-Road-Bike-Wheelset-/330564136273?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cf7286d51

I've had problems in the past with lower spoke count wheels.
Chousen One
05-15-2011, 06:00 AM
If you've had problems with lower spoke counts, why not just stick to 32h 3x at least?
oldpotatoe
05-15-2011, 06:58 AM
Would these wheels be suitable for a 200 pound rider?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mavic-CXP22-Campagnolo-9-10-Speed-Road-Bike-Wheelset-/330564136273?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cf7286d51

I've had problems in the past with lower spoke count wheels.

CXP-22 rims are lower end, not heavy and not light, rims and for you would be better built with at least 32h, front and rear.
godfrey1112000
05-15-2011, 07:09 AM
CXP-22 rims are lower end, not heavy and not light, rims and for you would be better built with at least 32h, front and rear.
agree you will ride round trip on 32h
biker72
05-15-2011, 08:38 AM
CXP-22 rims are lower end, not heavy and not light, rims and for you would be better built with at least 32h, front and rear.
Thanks for the information. Never quite sure about fewer spokes for someone my weight. I have had very good luck with 32h rims.
mike p
05-15-2011, 11:56 AM
I'd feel better if they were 32 and 28. That said I know some 200lb + riders that get away with lower spoke counts. Everyone rides different.

Mike