Originally Posted by TiHabanero

After seeing the profound abuse people are putting 28h carbon spoked rims through on mountain bikes without having trouble, I am beginning to believe a carbon rim with less than 32 spokes can handle touring duty, even with a 230 pound rider like me. Doesn't mean I am the one to find out if it can be done! I will stick with my 36 spoke alloy rims that have never failed me.