Originally Posted by
313Biker
The last time this happened the guy at the LBS whose opinion I trust said that he had only seen this happen with one other bike (Last time it was multiple spokes 2, this is the third time this year with less than 700 miles in the last two months or so). His opinion was that the tubes I am running may be causing the issue (thicker tube).
Tube causing spoke issues**********
No way. The only way a thicker tube could cause spoke issues, is by preventing pinch flats so that you're more willing to bounce in and out of potholes, or hop curbs.
I have a 3 step rule for spokes. One broken spoke is a fluke, 2 are bad luck, and 3 are a pattern. You should stop replacing spokes and build fresh. But you should also look for a cause, so you don't have the same poor luck with the next wheel.
I suspect you may not have enough tire width for your weight
(see chart here). That combined with rough use is hard on spokes and rims.
BTW- I suggest you consider another dealer. One who doesn't say yours is a unique problem and he's only seen it once (code for I don't want to fix it free). You want one who'll take the time to find a real reason for the problem; weight, rough use, poor quality OEM wheels, lack of tension,....and work with you to addrss it, plus buid you a wheel suited to your specific needs.