Originally Posted by
Axiom
I am almost certain the stock wheel has 32 spokes. Ironically, I have a sibling who cycles and he weighs only 10lbs less than me, rides on the same wheel set, and beats it to hell but never has any issues.
Yes, but, you bought this bike used and we don't know the history of the wheel or if it was ever properly trued and tensioned early in it's life. That can make a huge difference in the life expectancy of a wheel.
If it's 32 spoke, I would be interested in what the lbs thinks the problem is with the hub, that would lead to spoke failures. My normal first inclination would be to replace the rim and spokes, as has already been outlined.