Originally Posted by
Aladin
Spokes should not break.. if the wheel is assembled correctly. Enough spoke for the job.. handbuilt with care.. no reason to carry tools.
I know well it sounds from left field.. yet I think those touring give too little attention to wheel choices.
But **** happens. We ship our bikes in cardboard boxes, surrounded by forklifts. There are hazards on the road. Those hand built wheels get 20,000+ perfect miles on them and finally something wears out on steep hill braking with a heavy load.