Do Rolf Prima wheels have max rider weights?
A. Yes and No. Every wheel from every manufacturer has limits but it is more than just weight. It also involves riding style and road conditions in your area. Some wheels are built for ultra-lightweight as #1 and some are built to be a bit stiffer. If you’re a heavier rider or you tend to stand and throw the bike around, you should probably look for a wheel with increased stiffness. For that reason you may not want to go with our lightest wheel options like the TdF38, Vigor SL, Èlan or Dauphine. We might steer you towards wheels where we build with more spokes, stouter rims and/or more spoke tension such as the Vigor RS, Echelon SL, Èlan RS, TdF38C or TdF58C. View our “Which wheel is for me” chart for more help or contact us to find out which wheel best fits your riding needs.
A. Yes and No. Every wheel from every manufacturer has limits but it is more than just weight. It also involves riding style and road conditions in your area. Some wheels are built for ultra-lightweight as #1 and some are built to be a bit stiffer. If you’re a heavier rider or you tend to stand and throw the bike around, you should probably look for a wheel with increased stiffness. For that reason you may not want to go with our lightest wheel options like the TdF38 SL, Vigor SL, Èlan or Dauphine. We might steer you towards wheels that we build with more spokes, stouter rims and/or more spoke tension such as the Vigor RS, Echelon SL, Èlan RS, 58RSC, 38RSC or TdF58. View our “Which wheel is for me” chart for more help or contact us to find out which wheel best fits your riding needs.
