Subject: Disc Wheel - Weight Limit Question Hey guys... I recently ordered and received a HED disc wheel, only to find out after the fact that it has a weight limit. Shame on me for not doing proper research... lesson learned for sure. My issue is in the fact that I am in an extremely remote part of the world and it takes 2 weeks to ship anything to me. My race is in just over 3 weeks, so I should be good to order another wheel and get it here in time... but it will be cutting it close as I have seen some orders take up to a month. So I weigh 215 lbs and the wheel has a 190 lb limit. I suppose I should call HED to get the official scoop, but I wanted to hear opinions and experiences here as well. What is the likely scenario if I ride this wheel at 25 lbs over the weight limit? Is it going last 2000 miles vs. 5000, or is it prone to catastrophic failure 5 miles into my first ride? Any feedback you could provide would be greatly appreciated. This is the wheel I purchased: http://www.triathletesports.com/HED-Standard-Disc-700c-p/papawh0026.htm Sure wish they would have been thorough enough to include something is critical as a weight limit in the description. Not all triathletes with more money than sense weigh less than 190 lbs. ;-) |