It’s new wheelset time. I think I’ve settled on a set of DT Swiss RR 1.1 rims laced around Ultegra hubs. It just seems like a good really good bang for the buck. At least 32 spokes and 3x in the back. If I’m in great shape (and I haven’t been in years) I can weigh as low as 190. But I typically fluctuate between 200 and 215 on the high side. Anybody think I’ll have durability issues with this plan? I’ve heard just a few complaints that the rims were too flexy. These wheels are for all around riding… lots of hills and distance. No racing.
Eyelet problems have been known with the rim for a while. They also are hard to keep true. I would go with a Mavic Open Pro rim, about the same weight alot stronger. I’m not a fan in general of Mavic products, but that rim has been a winner for a long time.
I have no experience with the DT rims, but I was interested to read the above posts as I have considered getting some RT 1.2’s to replace some worn Mavic CXP-33’s. I liked the idea of the RT 1.2 as it is a little heavier (which I read as stronger, stay true longer) as well as a little deeper.
Above someone recommended the Mavic Open Pro, but I would have to recommend the CXP-33. I use these on my cyclocross/mountain/commuter bike, and they are very durable (stay true); certainly more durable than the Open Pro, which is a good rim but not as durable in my opinion. (I have used both.)
I’m 195-205 and 99% road racer. My big emphasis is on sprinting and I put out some decent watts. My PT SL is laced to a 1.1 and I have had no issues at all. Had it for about a year with no need for truing.
mine’s not been true and has a little ding in the sidewall. I see little upside to it - it’s heavy, it’s not aero, and it doesn’t stay true for me (built by a reputable wheelbuilder). I’m 6’4" 185 on a bad day. got it double cross on a 28H w/ aero spokes, so pretty bombproof. I won’t get it again.
It’s new wheelset time. I think I’ve settled on a set of DT Swiss RR 1.1 rims laced around Ultegra hubs. It just seems like a good really good bang for the buck. At least 32 spokes and 3x in the back. If I’m in great shape (and I haven’t been in years) I can weigh as low as 190. But I typically fluctuate between 200 and 215 on the high side. Anybody think I’ll have durability issues with this plan? I’ve heard just a few complaints that the rims were too flexy. These wheels are for all around riding… lots of hills and distance. No racing.
I can second the open pro’s for a big guy. I’m 6’6" and 270lbs. When I’m “in shape” I’ll be 240-250. I’ve got 3-4 thousand miles on mine and only had to true them once since I got them. This was after initial break-in period.(LBS increased spoke tension a little too) Had them about 9 months as of today.
It was down to the Open Pros and the RR 1.1s in my decision. Really it was a toss up but the DTs were a tad lighter and I like the look a little better. Admittedly not the best reasons to choose a rim. However, I have to wonder about both of these rims. I’ve heard them both described as “bombproof” and that they “easily go out of true.” So I have to question who builds them up when they go out of true easily. Any nice equipment can be put together poorly.
Now the issue with the spokes pulling through the rim is a cause for concern. To me, that speaks to a weakness in the rim and not in the builder. I’ve come across more stories of the RR 1.1s failing in this regard than the Open Pros.
As for the aerodynamics, I don’t really care. I want a set of reasonably light, durable, relatively affordable wheels. If I wanted aerodynamics, I’d throw on my disc or a set of 808s (as if I have the $$$). Either way, if I’m not racing, it doesn’t concern me.
So, does anyone have a builder they’d recommend that doesn’t push a particular hubset of their own???
I’ve had a DT swiss rim laced with a power tap since Feb. As soon as I’m finished training for Louisville I’ll get the PT laced to another rim. Nothing major wrong with the DT but hasn’t held up like I’d wished. It is out of shape and spoke tension is a problem. I’m relatively small at 5’9" 167lbs.