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Shimano Dura Ace C24 for 1.92m 90 kg rider?

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  • July 6, 2012 at 1:38 pm #16264
    kupepe

    Hello

    I am thinking to take advantage of the forthcoming sales period and upgrade my wheels. I am currently on Mavic Aksium wheels which they came with the bike. I am 1.92m tall with 90kg and I am planning to lose 3-5 more in the coming months. The wheels I am interested are Shimano’s Dura Ace C24.

    http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/products/wheels/road_wheels/product.-code-WH-7850-C24-CL.-type-wh_road.html

    I read quite good reviews about them saying that they are really good all-around wheels with good stiffness. On some forums however, I read people saying that for riders of my size there might be issues of flexing due to the low count of spokes. However, none of them actually owned the wheels but where talking based on their overall experience and logic.

    Anyone actually on my size that owns these wheels? Any pointers?

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  • July 6, 2012 at 2:21 pm #690377
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    dave atkinson

    i’m 1.90m and 100kg, and i’ve
    i’m 1.90m and 100kg, and i’ve ridden the RS80s (same construction with a lower grade hub) for thousands of miles with very few issues.

    they’re mid table in terms of stiffness. if that’s your primary concern, i’d go for fulcrum racing 3s

    July 6, 2012 at 2:08 pm #690375
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    jonomc4

    I am looking at these wheels
    I am looking at these wheels also Vs. American Classic Aero 3’s. Not decided which one would be best yet – both available if you search at around £500.

    I think you will find the American Classics are stronger – but to be honest I think at 90kg either wheel should be fine.

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