Hmmmm....really? Over 230# NEEDS 36-spoke?

I'm sitting here thinking, and I've realized that I haven't broken a spoke since 2006. Split a rim (rear), a Mavic 819 that was about 4-5 years old at the time, 2 years under me. THAT wheelset was 24-spoke -- and I'm fairly tough on bikes and parts. (I also split a Sun DS-2 a couple years before that, after 2 years on IT....)

32 spokes will serve, a decent set will last quite a while. I'm presently 14 months into my Sun Equalizers, and I've only taken the spoke wrench to them once, no issues since. For less than $200, I'm not going to sweat it. I'll get my money's worth.

OP, work your LBS for a deal on an upgrade, Mavic or Sun/Ringle'. They should set you up with a decent wheelset with a discount.