Originally Posted by
RoderWrench
Pretty sure this question has been asked and answered by all of the major bike and wheel manufacturers.
I wouldn't bank on that. Stopping the momentum of a heavier rider will tax the front wheel more than someone hammering the pedals.
The trend seems to be a 24 spoke front with a disc, (typical rear wheel lacing).
I would bet that a 200 lb rider on a hot descent could twist the spokes pretty easily. I don't think just sticking a 24 spoke on the front is enough.