Originally Posted by
pdedes
i'll add, low spoke count wheels and potholes don't go too well together either.
My first job of the day yesterday was to service a pair of Bontrager Race wheels which are 20 radial (front) and 24 2 cross (rear) built up with bladed spokes... these are also a paired spoke design.
Let's just say that these would not be my choice for the daily commute and although the front wheel was great the rear wheel needed some serious care and attention as a 1000 miles of commuting had taken it's toll.