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  Topic Name: Will these wheels be strong enough for bikepacking ? on: July 17, 2019, 06:17:48 AM
jambonsambo


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« on: July 17, 2019, 06:17:48 AM »

Hi just looking for opinions on whether or not these wheels will be up to the task of bike packing with say , mat and sleeping bag on handle bar , frame bag with some food and clothing and a bag on seastpost too with some bits. I found the tech docs for these wheels but they don't state a max weight.

They are a 2007 Mavic crosstrail Disc as pictured below , 26 incher wheel , 24 thin bladed spokes , , my bike is the black hardtail with the gravity dropper.

I think these are a light XC mountain bike wheel designed for racing etc so maybe loading a bike up with them on it would mean broken spokes out in the wild ?



Im on a budget so would like to use these if I there is a chance they can handle the odd two day trip once or twice a year .
Any opinions most welcome

J


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  Topic Name: Will these wheels be strong enough for bikepacking ? Reply #1 on: July 17, 2019, 09:08:50 PM
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« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2019, 09:08:50 PM »

The weak point in that wheelset is the rear hub.  Find spare parts for it now and learn to rebuild it trailside, before your first overnighter.
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