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touring wheels rs10

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  • 08-05-2017 5:14pm
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    moggie123
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭


    Hi my rear wheel on my touring bike gave up the ghost and I have to buy a new one. Shimano rs10 had been mentioned. I happen to have one. I am concerned about a 20 spoke wheel on a touring that has to carry panniers etc. I read it was a good strong wheel if heavy. However it's weight is irrelevant in this case. Has anyone used these wheels on a touring bike ? Or have an opinion.


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    Weepsie
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,512 Mod ✭✭✭✭Weepsie


    Wouldn't be going any less than a 32 spoke wheel touring myself, and I'd want something that can take a wide tyre.

    Rose have A319 and A719 for decent prices and think Merlin might have some similar options


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    moggie123
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭moggie123


    That's what I'd be thinking spoke wise ,but maybe I'm too old school!


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    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    moggie123 wrote: »
    That's what I'd be thinking spoke wise ,but maybe I'm too old school!

    It depends on load but I'd be going with something like this
    https://www.rosebikes.com/article/rose-trekking-rear-wheel-28700-c-mavic-a-319shimano-deore-lx670/aid:716404

    if you have 135mm dropouts.

    You could get merlin/rose/ lbs to build you one to spec with a touring rim (like dt swiss tk540) and hub/spokes of choices.

    The primary factor in making wheel strong and reliable is skill of wheelbuilder to get high and even spoke tension. A higher spoke count gives more generous tolerances


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