If you don't have the inclination to get a local hand built wheel I'd suggest you google Vuelta HD wheels. I'm not sure if you're interested in a wheelset or a single rear wheel, but the Vuelta HD is reputed to be stout and durable. I have no personal experience with them as I've gone the hand built route myself. IMO, whatever you buy "off the shelf" should be taken to a reputable local wheel builder to be fined tuned and dialed in.

My advice with commuter wheelsets is to go stronger than you think you need. I'm a Clyde, and spent years listening to the advice of too many guys (shops) telling me that lower spoke count, lighter wheels "should be plenty" for my application. Finally, I had a pair of Sun Rhyno Lites built up, 32 spoke front, 36 spoke rear and magically all my problems have disappeared. No, they're not light, and no, they're not the coolest new rims on the block, but I'm not dealing with wheel problems anymore. None. The guys that tell you something "should" work aren't the guys who have to deal with the problems when it doesn't.

Get yourself something stout (built locally) or check out the Vueltas.


-Kedosto