Hi all-
Thanks in advance for your input on this, my first, thread.
Longtime cyclist, new to road racing. I have an entry level road bike (Giant OCR 1). Being 6'3", 183 lbs, the bike fits me well. Unfortunately the wheels seem to be made of lead. Hence, I am shopping for a set of light-ish racing wheels on a Grad Student budget which can hold up to a big guy who spins b/w 85 and 90 rpm. Here are two options I am considering:
a) Cane Creek Aerohead SG, 24/28 SG spokes (front radial,rear radial/2x)
b) slightly used (one season of racing only by a lightweight person I trust) Hugi hubs (32/32 spokes (bladed/2X front, butted stainless/3X rear) laced to Mavic Open Pro rims.
I can afford either one, but want to get the wheelset that's better for me. So the question is: which of these puppies is a better bet for racing mostly rolling hills? Alternatively, any deals out there for $250 or less that I should consider? Thanks again for all advice.
Oh... and GO TOTSCHNIG!
Thanks in advance for your input on this, my first, thread.
Longtime cyclist, new to road racing. I have an entry level road bike (Giant OCR 1). Being 6'3", 183 lbs, the bike fits me well. Unfortunately the wheels seem to be made of lead. Hence, I am shopping for a set of light-ish racing wheels on a Grad Student budget which can hold up to a big guy who spins b/w 85 and 90 rpm. Here are two options I am considering:
a) Cane Creek Aerohead SG, 24/28 SG spokes (front radial,rear radial/2x)
b) slightly used (one season of racing only by a lightweight person I trust) Hugi hubs (32/32 spokes (bladed/2X front, butted stainless/3X rear) laced to Mavic Open Pro rims.
I can afford either one, but want to get the wheelset that's better for me. So the question is: which of these puppies is a better bet for racing mostly rolling hills? Alternatively, any deals out there for $250 or less that I should consider? Thanks again for all advice.
Oh... and GO TOTSCHNIG!