Originally Posted by former******

Specialized Roval the brand is also the common variable. I've got five other bikes (two are road bikes and one is a TT bike). All have the same spoke count despite being different brands. None have had had any wheel failures.



I rarely leave the saddle even to climb hills. I also don't do any sprinting. At my weight, I find sprinting to be counter productive since it doesn't give a big speed increase and causes me blow up. I'm not a racer, but I prefer to ease into a chase and overtake people slowly. All my tires are 23c and pressure is usually 120, but the tires are rated for 125. Pedaling style remains fairly smooth and consistent at around 90 rpm cadence. There is very little rocking at any time.