Originally Posted by
1nterceptor
I'm 200 lbs. and usually have the following add-ons: helmet w/ flashlight strapped on, spare tube + pump
+ tools in my rear jersey pocket, also wallet and cell phone(older Nokia N8 probalby 1 lb. by itself). So my ready to ride weight is probably 215 lbs. I'm riding a a carbon fiber roadbike that weighs 18 lbs. Wheels are 20/24 spokes. Other than an initial truing after a few weeks of ownership, no problems:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-rQN...6zPoymgKaIoDLA
Good Luck on the 20/24.
Never broke a spoke on 36S wheels.
Broke them on 24,28,32's
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