Spare wheelset recommendations, big rider (2 bills) - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T13:14:58Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/spare-wheelset-recommendations-big-rider-2-bills?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A149985&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMike, at 175 you should be ok…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-11-09:1198434:Comment:1499852013-11-09T05:07:52.265ZNathan Masekhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/NathanMasek
<p>Mike, at 175 you should be ok. I'd have the LBS tighten the spokes, 1 lb more than stock, then have them lock tight the nipples.</p>
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<p>Mike, at 175 you should be ok. I'd have the LBS tighten the spokes, 1 lb more than stock, then have them lock tight the nipples.</p>
<p></p> My wheels say "Comp" which ar…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-11-08:1198434:Comment:1498822013-11-08T18:03:39.638ZMike Woodhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MikeWood
<p>My wheels say "Comp" which are the cheaper/heavier ones with higher spoke count at least! 195lb max rider. The "Pro" are 185lb. Still a little close for my comfort (just weighed myself at 175). I just bought them as a great deal ($525 - 20%) and had read good things. </p>
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<p>Checked them today and they are straight still. I now have Ravens mounted instead of my Mud 2. I am going to look for another pair for training. Putting the Ravens on them is not the easiest - having a second…</p>
<p>My wheels say "Comp" which are the cheaper/heavier ones with higher spoke count at least! 195lb max rider. The "Pro" are 185lb. Still a little close for my comfort (just weighed myself at 175). I just bought them as a great deal ($525 - 20%) and had read good things. </p>
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<p>Checked them today and they are straight still. I now have Ravens mounted instead of my Mud 2. I am going to look for another pair for training. Putting the Ravens on them is not the easiest - having a second set of wheels would be nice. I think I'll go to my LBS and see what they can build or maybe choose a well-known builder online.</p>
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<p></p> I'll check my spokes and true…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-11-07:1198434:Comment:1499712013-11-07T05:55:00.113ZMike Woodhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MikeWood
<p>I'll check my spokes and trueness tomorrow. I've got three good rides on them so far. I ride single speed so do put some heft on them. Will expand my wheel search to include 29ers. I also saw some 26mm wide rim ones.</p>
<p>I'll check my spokes and trueness tomorrow. I've got three good rides on them so far. I ride single speed so do put some heft on them. Will expand my wheel search to include 29ers. I also saw some 26mm wide rim ones.</p> So, after a bit of considerat…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-11-07:1198434:Comment:1499702013-11-07T05:21:21.656ZNathan Masekhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/NathanMasek
So, after a bit of consideration and this discussion, I think I'm going to stop messing around and go with a Mavic Crossmax 29 wheel for the rear. I'll probably run the Iron Cross front for the rest of the season to allow the funds to replenish, then I'll probably get a Crossmax front.<br />
Mike, you should be ok with them if you have them locktited, or do it yourself. But like Chad is right and you might want to reconsider them.
So, after a bit of consideration and this discussion, I think I'm going to stop messing around and go with a Mavic Crossmax 29 wheel for the rear. I'll probably run the Iron Cross front for the rest of the season to allow the funds to replenish, then I'll probably get a Crossmax front.<br />
Mike, you should be ok with them if you have them locktited, or do it yourself. But like Chad is right and you might want to reconsider them. So is there a consensus that…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-11-06:1198434:Comment:1499542013-11-06T05:31:22.927ZMike Woodhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MikeWood
<p>So is there a consensus that Iron Cross wheels come badly built? I just got a new set and am about to do my first race Saturday... I'm 180lb... gulp. One thing else I was expecting a 10spd hub but I think mine is 11spd - I put a surly spacer kit on anyways but thinking if I ever do gears I've got the wrong wheel. It was not clear where I bought it it was going to be 11spd. </p>
<p>Maybe I should be preemptive and take them to a shop to tighten them up a bit?</p>
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<p>So is there a consensus that Iron Cross wheels come badly built? I just got a new set and am about to do my first race Saturday... I'm 180lb... gulp. One thing else I was expecting a 10spd hub but I think mine is 11spd - I put a surly spacer kit on anyways but thinking if I ever do gears I've got the wrong wheel. It was not clear where I bought it it was going to be 11spd. </p>
<p>Maybe I should be preemptive and take them to a shop to tighten them up a bit?</p>
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<p></p> 'Just got back from a night c…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-11-06:1198434:Comment:1497182013-11-06T04:20:31.560ZNathan Masekhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/NathanMasek
'Just got back from a night cross......got home and started to wash the bike and found the rear spokes loose as goose. Homme's taking the Iron Cross wheels back!
'Just got back from a night cross......got home and started to wash the bike and found the rear spokes loose as goose. Homme's taking the Iron Cross wheels back! Yeah, I'm basically looking f…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-11-05:1198434:Comment:1497012013-11-05T16:30:24.891ZNathan Masekhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/NathanMasek
<p>Yeah, I'm basically looking for what to avoid. I actually have a set of Iron Cross wheels now for the race setup. I taco'd the front wheel on my second ride, but afterward my wheel guy has a put a bit more tension on the laceup (+1 lbs all around). It was too bad that I had already dropped bank on the set, otherwise I may have gone another route. After a bit of dial in with tires, pressures, etc, I think now they are going to be solid. It wasn't until I researched on the Stan's forum…</p>
<p>Yeah, I'm basically looking for what to avoid. I actually have a set of Iron Cross wheels now for the race setup. I taco'd the front wheel on my second ride, but afterward my wheel guy has a put a bit more tension on the laceup (+1 lbs all around). It was too bad that I had already dropped bank on the set, otherwise I may have gone another route. After a bit of dial in with tires, pressures, etc, I think now they are going to be solid. It wasn't until I researched on the Stan's forum that I found that they have a 45psi max, and a 200lbs rider max......living on the edge I guess but I may put them up for sale once I find a different wheelset. </p>
<p>Thanks for the advice and feedback. </p> Tough requirements! I'm not s…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-11-05:1198434:Comment:1496402013-11-05T03:45:23.584ZGeoffrey Grosenbachhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/GeoffreyGrosenbach
Tough requirements! I'm not sure that the cheap used disc 'cross wheel exists yet. I would sell you my Velocity disc pair for $300 but they are way out of true and 130mm rear.<br />
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Cole has a disc CX wheelset. What's your budget?<br />
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Tough requirements! I'm not sure that the cheap used disc 'cross wheel exists yet. I would sell you my Velocity disc pair for $300 but they are way out of true and 130mm rear.<br />
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Cole has a disc CX wheelset. What's your budget?<br />
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<a href="http://www.cole-products.com/pages/product_details.php?ids=50" target="_blank">http://www.cole-products.com/pages/product_details.php?ids=50</a>