Originally Posted by
Mr. Beanz
Did you take the wheel back to the shop and have them "RETENSION" the wheel?
Many times the wheel will lose tension after a break in period (200-300 miles) and needs to be readjusted. If the shop only trued the wheel, then they are not all that competent.
Truing a wheel only straightens the wheel. Tension keeps it from going out of true.
At your weight, you shouldn't have any problem with a decent MTB wheel.
Agree with your thoughts on tension but keep in mind he said that he has ridden these wheels 150 miles a week for 2 years and is just now having problems. it's probably time for a new set of wheels. with that said, building your own wheels is not hard and can save a lot of money. I recommend roger musson at
www.wheelbuilder.uk for his ebook and then lace your own up. you will save a ton of money and can build some really good wheels with the specific parts you want