Originally Posted by
chaadster
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rpenmanparker it is possible that Giant is having an issue-- there's a thread in the mechanics forum right now about a Cypress breaking spokes-- but man, don't you think that'd be kind of unlikely prima facie, but then to strike three bikes in the same household?
None of which is to say it can't or ain't happenin', but I totally disagree that it's common or normal, simply by the numbers.
What I'm saying is that you can't disqualify a reason for a spoke breaking as "special case". It is always a special case, i.e. there is always a reason. If you think spokes don't break often, you should go ask your LBS about it. I bet they are replacing spokes all the time. Maybe the best built wheels, made from the best components, ridden by the most careful riders who weigh no more than they should for the particular wheel design, etc., etc., never break a spoke, but so what? The rest of us mortals have to deal with it. But sure the OP's story is a bit odd. No argument there.