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Old 11-02-09, 04:10 PM
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I don't know the specs on this wheel but my guess is it's probably a combo of cheap spokes, machine build, and a weak rim. I'd look for a deeper rim ~30mm and 32 or 36 double butted spokes, preferably hand built.
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