Originally Posted by
squirtdad
I am 280...and have no problems with 32h wheels on my commuter or my road bike. I learned to build wheels after I started breaking spokes on my rear wheel. Rebuild with good quality spokes, tension meter and sheldons instruction and have had no problems since. Rebuild the wheel with new spokes and proper tension.
for everyone out ther.....is there any correlation between disk brakes and spoke breakeage? It seams like the different focus of breaking power might have different impacts on spokes.... but that is a theory.
I was going to mention that actually. Disk brakes have a lot less leverage than rim brakes and I'm fairly certain they stress the spokes a lot more.
As far as places to get wheels, I believe "Handspun" has a decent reputation without costing too much.
If the OP is thinking of getting a new wheel, it wouldn't hurt to buy a bunch of spokes and try to rebuild the old one first, or even if you get another wheel. It's a good learning experience and you already have the hub and a rim. I don't think you could sell it as is with a good conscience and it would be a waste to throw it away.