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Old 09-24-15 | 08:12 AM
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Bikes: Trek Domane 5.9 DA 9000, Trek Crockett Pink Frosting w/105 5700

Originally Posted by dr_lha
"Stock wheels don't stand up to Clyde" shock.

I'd be looking to get a new rear wheel, with 32 spokes.
No, no, and no. I'm going to sound like a broken record again, but: 215-230 pounds on my stock Bontrager 18f/24r wheels, 1400+ miles and never needed truing. Chipseal, gravel, and even more chipseal that makes cobble stones look inviting. There is not a magic 200 lb. line where everybody needs 32 spokes front and rear, but somebody 199 lbs. can suddenly run a 20 spoke rear.
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