Hi Folks,

First post to this board. By way of introduction I am currently living in Jersey City having lived in London, where I used to commute to work everyday (5 miles each way) for years. Fortunately or unfortunately I now live within 5 minutes of the office so end up walking to work, I really do miss the cycling though, nothing like whizzing between cars in the morning to wake you up!

On my arrival here I decided to get a new bike, and not a road bike since I wasn't going to be commuting but something I could potter around on but which could be pushed if the need or desire arose and something which cold deal with the unbelievable state of the roads in Jersey City and Manhattan (I hope I haven't offended anyone !!!) I settled on a Marin Point Reyes which, in retrospect I should have considered a bit more before buying. A couple of issues with this bike; the geometry seems a little weird, the handlebars seem too low for riding long distances comfortably (and were initially too wide - I cut them down to size a bit). But the most disappointing aspect has been the wheels which came with it - WTB - SX24s; despite only getting light use and despite what I said about the roads, they really were not abused, they are both now quite badly buckled - on the last cycle I went out on they just got worse and worse during the cycle, I didn't have any choice but to ride on. I do wonder whether or not the spokes were properly tightened when I bought the bike - I didn't check

Anyhow, I guess I am going to have to replace the wheels and was wondering if anyone could suggest an option which is light and durable (at least more durable than the existing ones). Also, would I need to buy new disks (this is the first time I am using disk brakes) or should the existing ones fit? and do I need a tool to remove them?

Also, if anyone has any advice on what (adjustable stem?) to use to raise and move the handle bars forward it would be gratefully received.

Happy (and safe) cycling to all,

Cheers,
David