Originally Posted by
Surfindixon
So maybe the number of spokes isn't the only factor in developing / implementing a strong commuting wheel.
The number of spokes won't help you if you don't keep the wheel true and the spokes evenly tensioned. Probably a good idea to get the wheel trued (do it yourself!) periodically. I do mine a couple of times a year.
I also have 36 spokes on all my wheels. (It's also a good idea to make sure you have high-quality spokes.)