A while back I was riding with a bit of weight and took a really hard hit to the side of my rim hopping a curb at too shallow an angle. I think maybe the JB's are a tad on the narrow side for the Velocity Dyad rims - but in any case wider tyres are a good idea for rough commuting, even if you are light (I too weigh ~150 and carry about 15lbs on average). Wider tyres likely would have taken the hit instead of the rim.
All the shops I called told me it was ruined and to replace it, but I figured most of their experience was for wimpier wheels and I decided to take my chances. I got rid of most of the hop by using a hammer and block to gently tap the rim flat again (the Scottish gentleman's technique?). Truing the wheel after was definitely a bit more challenging, but I was able to get it pretty close. Since then the wheel has been fine for a couple thousand miles, sometimes with quite a bit of weight and all the usual sorts of abuse. Like others have said, I'd probably change it before going on a long, isolated tour - but typical riding and even for short two- three day trips around the bay area I don't worry. The only side effects I've noted are its being harder to true and a slight quiver when braking lightly at low speeds. I have read that hopped wheels will (theoretically?) lock up easier when braking hard, so that is something to keep in mind. I haven't noticed this but that could be because I am well trained not to lock the rear brake anyway =). --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
