Thread: Commuter rim recommendation
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Old 11-01-09 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Gil Elvgren
Hello,

I am looking for some good wheel rims for my Commuter bike.

My bike is a Specialized Globe City 6 - with a Nexus IG 8 gear hub and a Nexus dyno hub up front. The rear OEM Alex Rim has developed cracks around the spoke nipple after only 1500 miles.

Thanks, Gil
How heavy are you? What are the drillings for your current hubs? (32? 36?) If your heavy in weight you might want to build some wheels with higher spoke counts.
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