Wheelset recommendation

[pll]

I just spotted an interesting article in Bike Rumor, where representatives of several wheel manufacturers were asked for a recommendation for heavier riders (specifically, someone around 250lbs):

http://www.bikerumor.com/2011/12/07/...rs/#more-37805

Since it is topic that comes up periodically in the forum, I thought it was worth posting the link.

[Seajay]

I know the thread is a tad old...but hopefully someone recommended to ZiggysMom that she should change her tire size. This will not only improve wheel durability but make the bike ride much better too,
700 x 23 is pretty common for a Specialized Dolce. However, once a rider clears about 170 they should start to consider moving up to a 700x25 tire.
At 200 the bike will behave much better, be more stable in braking/cornering and actually be faster AND more comfortable with 700x28.
We have had good luck getting the Continental 28s in Dolce frames.