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Mavic says 100kg limit for all their wheels. Maybe you should look at a different brand? …

This process of break in takes different periods of time for different wheels and different riders, but most bike shops recommend a service on the bike within 30 days of riding it the first time. …

They are better wheels. That said, a bad pothole, hit at any speed, will destroy the strongest wheel available. … Or you'll buy a lot of wheels. If you know you will hit unavoidable obstacles, the stronger wheel will last longer, but will fail at some point also. …

The butted 2.0/1.5mm spokes which were popular in the late 90's for XC racing wheels proved that to me. Perhaps we could get the Math or engineering SE guys to comment here? …

Shimano Dura Ace wheels do not require the extra spacer behind the cassette that every other wheel requires. So, no the 7900 wheel should not require a spacer with the 7800 cassette. …

If you will use the wheels for events, it may be worth the slightly reduced weight and generally minisculely higher performance of the lower spoke count wheel. … If you were a heavier rider, I'd say avoid the lower spoke count wheel, but you'll have no problems regardless, assuming the wheels are in good shape when you get them. …

Without a lot of practice and skill, though, your wheels will be less than perfectly strong and straight. You should use a thread locker on the spoke nipples. …

A properly aligned TS-2 truing stand will show dish, as well as alignment. You rarely need additional adjustment after using it. However, if the stand is out of alignment, you may need to re-dish th …

The Bontrager AT-550 rim is a standard 26" mountain bike rim. A typical MTB 26" tire, including the narrower 1.25" should fit, yes. You should compare the bead diameter on the original tire to the ne …

The standard for what "true" means varies by mechanic and the intended use of the wheel. A perfectly true wheel, in the mechanical sense, may not be attainable. Roundness and lateral runout are measu …

There are several reasons why you might need to replace a rim or a wheel. Crash or impact damage is the most common. This can range from a tacoed rim, to flat spots or flare impacts. These are usua …

This kind of failure is typically caused by excessive wear on the brake surface of the rim. Every time you apply your brakes, you are polishing small amounts of metal away from the rim. Eventually, …

This is different from Fixed gear bikes, which have no freewheel mechanism, and will force your pedals around, as long as the wheels are moving. …

While I agree that there are no real risks to string your wheels by the rim, there are a number of DIY and commercial wall mounted racks for hanging wheels at the axle. … They support up to for sets of wheels, which may be a good option in your case. …

Unless the bike was specifically designed for a wheel size conversion, like the 18/20 Prodigy from Hoffman in 2003 or so, changing the wheel size is generally not a safe and practical option. Brake …