Originally Posted by
Chandne
Yeah, you certainly know all the nuances here. I'll reach out the next time I need a set built. My builder does not see many changes but he always likes me to bring them back after a few rides so he can check them out. I am always there since it only takes him a few minutes. His builds are very nice and I have never broken a spoke or loosened one much or anything, and they last years. Unfortunately for me, he is now part owner of a small chain of shops and really does not build wheels much.
I broke most of the spokes on the wheels that came with my GT Grade. Half a dozen on one ride once. I'm shocked I was able to get back on it. The shop replaced the wheel on the spot and the new one started breaking spokes like crazy too. That was my first gravel bike, we don't have a lot of cell reception here, I bought the strongest wheels I could find to replace them because I didn't want to hitch hike or walk 30 miles. Got a set of Enves which are overkill but wonderful, and there's one thing for me to stress about.