Chips_Mahoy said:
A.Messina said:
I have worksman wheels on all my bikes because I'm a stocky 330lb dude. Worksman wheels have 11 gauge thick spokes as opposed to 14 gauge much thinner. I ride like a 15 year old, really hard. Worksman can stand a real beating. I bought a bike from my friend Fred ( Retro Cruiser Bicycles) That bike came stock with worksman wheels, love em'
I dont NEED the the heavier spokes for strength, but it wont hurt to have them. I just want them for the look.
It will make the bike heavier. If you don't need them, don't go there. Take a look at FELT. They do an 26" alloy wheel that is a beauty with 12 gauge spokes. You get the thicker spokes with a nicer look. Remember Worksman is an industrial bike company, esthetics come secondary to raw workability.