Keep breaking spokes on tour. advice wanted!

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06-17-14 | 12:47 PM

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LeeG

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Originally Posted by Northwestrider

I think that would be pushing the handling limits of the frame

06-19-14 | 04:18 PM

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rwpshaw

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Originally Posted by veganbikes

It is new wheel time and also maybe time to lose some weight. Get a new wheel with a much higher spoke count and make sure it is double walled. Hand built by someone who knows what they are doing or at least working with them is always better than a machine. You have to keep in mind your rear wheel is carrying you and your gear plus dealing with the stress of disc brakes and shifting.

Good luck

+1 I had trouble with spokes and needed to get a new wheel while on tour. Sucks, but....

06-21-14 | 10:45 PM

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spike57

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One of the OP's pics shows some kind of kickstand or clickstand. Whatever it is, I want one. OP, can you identify it?

06-22-14 | 09:57 AM

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phughes

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Originally Posted by spike57

One of the OP's pics shows some kind of kickstand or clickstand. Whatever it is, I want one. OP, can you identify it?

It looks like a Click-Stand. I have one and love it. Click-Stand Home Page

06-22-14 | 11:20 AM

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hueyhoolihan

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i'm pretty sure that those pics were not in the first post of this thread, because if they were, i would have said something to the effect that a bicycle was not the appropriate conveyance for that load. most people around here resort to a grocery cart from the local Safeway...

i'm not all so sure that the OP is not just pulling our leg here.