Hi HillaryRose,
I use a mavic road pro wheel set with a 32 spoke cross over pattern . The set was built for me at my local LBS. I have put over 14000 miles on the set with only one broken spoke. This set is very strong and can take some pretty hard knocks. I have been using a 700X28 tire for everday rides. I like the crossover as opposed to the spokes under tension because if out on a ride and one of my spokes breaks I just tape it to another spoke and ride on . The set costs me 300 bucks . *S*THis wheel set is strong but not so heavy you cant put 700X23 on them and race away.
Ride Safe....Dudley