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Carbon wheel load ratings

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If it’s says max load single wheel 100kg, can I assume that in theory that’s total load 200kg across 2 wheels?

I get that it won’t truly be 200kg and nor will load always (or maybe ever) be evenly spread.

But if me plus bike is nearer 120kg will I be ok? I don’t do airborne so loading on the wheel should be spread across both.

Or does the post Xmas diet need start in earnest?


 
Posted : 16/12/2022 7:56 am
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Nextie rims if that counts not some no name Far East stuff.


 
Posted : 16/12/2022 7:57 am
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No wheelies for you sonny!

I've had no issues with my several sets of Nextie rims, they're really good.

Except smashing a fatbike rim, but not fair to blame the rim in that instance...


 
Posted : 16/12/2022 8:02 am
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The only issues I’ve have when being ‘close’ to limits was pulling a rear spoke through the rim bed, no from bad landings or abuse, but I suspect due to the extra torque required to move a lump slowly up a steep hill!


 
Posted : 16/12/2022 8:23 am
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Buy from a manufacturer who has a higher limit?


 
Posted : 16/12/2022 9:44 am
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Used and deal done. Only time will tell if a light Carbon xc rim to carry me and the bikes weight was wise. Until then I can bask in the glory of silly light wheel weight.


 
Posted : 16/12/2022 2:40 pm

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