Well, sounds like you had a bit of bad luck. If you ride long enough, you'll probably experience more broken spokes. Not a big deal. I bet the top 3 mechanical issues you will later face is 1) getting a flat mid-ride 2) broken spokes and 3) broken chain. It'll happen during your ride while you least expect it. Funny that the mechanic told you that the spokes are junk. 1st time I heard that one. Not realy sure what to think about your thinking of getting another wheelset. Wheels, good ones, are alot of money. If it were me, I'd stick with what you got. I mean, those wheels, the spokes are going to be heavy gauge any way. The chances of you getting a busted spoke on this newish bike are somewhat slim. If you get one, bad luck, maybe start thinking the way you are now. My two cents.