Roval Wheels

[big Pete]

Hi all,

I have a chance to get some Roval aero wheels. I did some research on
the net about them. People say they were ahead of there time and a good
wheel set, but I need to know if they would be good for me a 245 pound
rider. I want to use them as my wheels (i.e. these would be the wheels
on my bike for both training and racing). My bike is an 1986 - 1987
Bianchi Strada lx 60cm frame with sun tour components. I do triathlons
and go on longer (80 - 100 km) rides with a group on weekends.

Thank you very much for your help

Pete



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[daveornee]

big Pete wrote:
> Hi all,
> I have a chance to get some Roval aero wheels. I did some research on
> the net about them. People say they were ahead of there time and a good
> wheel set, but I need to know if they would be good for me a 245 pound
> rider. I want to use them as my wheels (i.e. these would be the wheels
> on my bike for both training and racing). My bike is an 1986 - 1987
> Bianchi Strada lx 60cm frame with sun tour components. I do triathlons
> and go on longer (80 - 100 km) rides with a group on weekends.
> Thank you very much for your help
> Pete



You would be better off with standard 32 spoke (maybe 36 for rear) with
either Shimano or Campy hubs. DT revolution spokes 3X up front and on
left rear; DT Competition 14/15 right rear. 3 cross throughout.
Reliability, lateral support, and good value. DT Competition 14/15 up
front and left rear would make a slightly stiffer wheel, and certainly
no less durable. Many wheels like Roval are difficult to service due to
parts avaialbility over time.



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[Steve Blankenship]

"daveornee" > wrote in message
.. .
> big Pete wrote:
> > Hi all,
> > I have a chance to get some Roval aero wheels. I did some research on
> > the net about them. People say they were ahead of there time and a
good
> > wheel set, but I need to know if they would be good for me a 245 pound
> > rider. I want to use them as my wheels (i.e. these would be the wheels
> > on my bike for both training and racing). My bike is an 1986 - 1987
> > Bianchi Strada lx 60cm frame with sun tour components. I do triathlons
> > and go on longer (80 - 100 km) rides with a group on weekends.
> > Thank you very much for your help
> > Pete
>
> You would be better off with standard 32 spoke (maybe 36 for rear) with
> either Shimano or Campy hubs. DT revolution spokes 3X up front and on
> left rear; DT Competition 14/15 right rear. 3 cross throughout.
> Reliability, lateral support, and good value. DT Competition 14/15 up
> front and left rear would make a slightly stiffer wheel, and certainly
> no less durable. Many wheels like Roval are difficult to service due to
> parts avaialbility over time.
>

Ditto on this one - I had a set of Rovals back in the 80's, and they were
indeed nice wheels and well ahead of their time. But they're not really
intended as daily beaters and if you break a spoke or bend a rim, they're
pretty much toast. At 245lbs, I'd say that's a certainty. Try to find some
of the hammerhead spokes they use and then decide if you want Rovals for
your everyday wheels... ;-)

[John Everett]

On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 13:45:39 GMT, big Pete
> wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>I have a chance to get some Roval aero wheels. I did some research on
>the net about them. People say they were ahead of there time and a good
>wheel set, but I need to know if they would be good for me a 245 pound
>rider. I want to use them as my wheels (i.e. these would be the wheels
>on my bike for both training and racing). My bike is an 1986 - 1987
>Bianchi Strada lx 60cm frame with sun tour components. I do triathlons
>and go on longer (80 - 100 km) rides with a group on weekends.

As the "proud" owner of a Roval I suggest steering clear of them. Just
try to find a replacement spoke. :-(


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