Bontrager Race Wheels / Spare Wheelset....
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JamieM posted 30 weeks ago.
I wouldn't worry too much. I'm in your weight class and I ride a similar, but older wheelset from Bontrager.
You may just want to inspect from time to time. Make sure there are no cracks where the spokes penetrate the hubs and rim. And make sure the spokes are more or less evenly tensioned. And, obviously if the wheel goes out of true get it taken care of.
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tbt_22 posted 30 weeks ago.
I put about 3K on mine, and never had a problem with them. These wheels held up to some of the worst roads GA has to offer, not to mention I have a talent for riding over pot holes while everyone else avoids them! Then again, maybe I just got lucky with a good set.
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Triguy98 posted 30 weeks ago.
Keep riding the,. The reason you'll read a few bad reviews on these wheels is the sheer number of these wheelsets sold on Trek bikes. I ride a set of Bontrager Selects Aeros. I've had em for a a couple years now, put tons of mileage on em, quite a few on bad roads. Theyve held up just fine. Tune your wheels and get the hubs serviced/ greased every year.
I think everyone should have two wheelsets, especially if you spend a bit of time on the trainer. Get the cheapest, heaviest, most spoke laden wheel you can find with a decent hub.
Life is short. Play hard and get dirty doing it.
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big 3 posted 29 weeks ago.
Triguy98 wrote:
The reason you'll read a few bad reviews on these wheels is the sheer number of these wheelsets sold on Trek bikes.
I didn't even consider this. That puts it in perspective for me. Thanks.
Bontrager Race Wheels came with my 2006 Trek 2200.
I've probably only put 200 road miles on them and 400+ trainer miles on. (I'm just starting to stack up the miles now)
I'm not very savvy about bike gear. I do realize that these are not expensive wheels.
I've been reading reviews of these wheels online and it seems there are many negative posts about them. Cracking, spokes breaking, hub creak. So I've started to wonder how concerned I should be about my wheels? (now that spring is approaching and that means I'll be back outdoors riding). I weigh 185lbs.
Should I just forget about the reviews and just keep an eye on them?
Or should I be buying a cheap set of wheels for training which will be much more durable? This would also allow me to keep the trainer tire on the Bontragers, for my late weeknight rides on the trainer. Then of course use them for Race day.
Lastlly I can't justify a better wheelset at this time, I'm too slow. If I really improve my bike speed this year, that will be next season's upgrade.