Originally Posted by Big Ron

This is great!! I usually only post on the commuting Forum, but having just busted another rear rim I came here for advice/comments on a replacement - probably the 5th or 6th rear rim that I've busted in 4 or 5 years-typically the failure is having spokes pull through the rim, though I break spokes fairly frequently too. I've been using a Mavic MA3 32 spoke rim on the rear, with Swiss DT spokes. The LBS swore that i'd never be able to damage the rim through normal use...after 5 warranty repairs, I think he's convinced that maybe I can damage them. 240 pounds, strong rider, hilly terrain. Sounds like I need to upgrade to 36spoke count.