Old 06-20-08 | 11:58 AM
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smurf hunter
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From: Auburn, WA

Bikes: 2006 LeMond Croix de Fer, 2005 Kona Dew Deluxe

I weigh 214lbs (last I checked), and ride around 100 miles per week. All my current bikes have 32 spoke rims.

My personal favorite all-rounded rim is a Velocity Deep V. Got them on my tourer/commuter and my road bike. I've carried 50lbs of gear for days, rode on dirt/gravel roads and descended mountain passes going 40mph+.

Bottom line is, a good wheel build covers all your concerns. Throwing more spokes or rim mass doesn't make up for a poor build. Be sensible, don't get some 20 bladed spoke setup - but you don't have to be scared into getting a 40 hole, downhill/dirt jump wheel either.
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