Originally Posted by mrrabbit

Spokes are not the primary problem, they're stronger than you think.

1. Get a beefier rim - for all the strength spokes have in all guages - they're limited by the rim they are built into.
2. As already suggested, try to go 48 hole if you can.

Straight guage DT Swiss 14g and just about any brand 13/14g single butted stainless steel spoke is good enough spoke wise...

=8-)