Originally Posted by
brad0383
I am heavier than the OP, there is no reason a properly tensioned 32h wheel would have any issues.
I rebuilt a wheel for a 225 pound gym rat who destroyed the rim. It was a Performance wheel with an Open Pro rim and a Power Tap hub. I used a Sun CR18 rim for the third build and had to tension the drive side to 130K because he was breaking NDS nipples. The hub required more dish and therefore less tension on the NDS.
I still say that 36 spokes and a slightly heavier rim is best for someone that heavy.