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Old 08-13-12, 04:32 PM
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Wheel life which includes suitability for Clydes is not exactly a simple forumla. What works for some will not work for others. Generally speaking more spokes = stronger wheel. Generally speaking riding style and rider habits impact more on how long a wheelset lasts. If you ride like a sack of potatoes then you should get a high spokecount rear hadbuilt wheel. If you ride light in the saddle, do not hop curbs or bunny hop then you may enjoy great and long service from an oem machince built wheel. If your wheels are troublefree now it is worth waiting until you have problems before you upgrade. Wheels like every thing else is a consumable and they do wear out.
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