Originally Posted by making

Exactly my experience. I in fact took my wheel and tire in to a new LBS last night becasue I have had so many flats and busted spokes this year. He trued up this wheel, put cloth liner in and changed the tire while he was talking to me. I have probably had 10 or more back flats to no front flats this year. 2 busted spokes and some other problems. I ordered a new Mavik rear wheel. I have to fix something every week and often (like the spoke) it si something I cant fix and my old bike shop kept everything for days before they would work on it. At least, unless somehthing broke overnight, I get to ride in again today.