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Old 10-05-12 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 10 Wheels
36 spoke heavy duty hand made wheels

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I weigh in at a little more than the OP. I agree w/10 Wheels, nothing beats a hand built, 36 spoke wheel, with appropriate hub/spokes/rims (can't vouch for nashbar.com though). I typically break spokes on 32 spoke wheels w/in 3 months of purchase (OEM wheels). After the 3rd one or so, typically the LBS takes will cut me a break on getting a 36 spoke wheel built up (they charge the manufacturer for the difference due to warranty issues). Whenever possible/practical, I keep the old wheels off the old bikes and will use them as backups if I start to run into problems w/the new bikes (has yet to happen, but I'm not out any more money should it occur).
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