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Old 09-24-15 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Chiefsandme
It is a Giant p-sl 1 wheel, 24 spokes in rear, straight pull, supposed to be relaced with DT Swiss. I try very hard to stand at all road hazards, and also ride at 100psi.
There's your problem. Those things have been pretty crappy and have filled my shop on multiple occasions to be repaired.

Get a wheel built for you (from anyone - not an ad here). You're too heavy for 24 spokes in the rear regardless of what anyone else tells you.
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