On Sun, 13 Mar 2005 12:47:50 -0600, Tom Sherman wrote:
Neil Cherry wrote:

I throw 36 spoke wheels out of true as fast I as throw 32 spoke wheels
out of true. The 36 spoke wheel generally have a heavier/boxier rim
which holds up better (except for that one bunny hops, grrr ;-). The
Weinman I have is a weird looking rim. It's shinny! Even it's brake
surfaces but I have no problems with stopping. One of the problems I
may have with wheels is that I'm abusive to them. I throw on a back
pack with an extra 30 - 40lbs and ride to work. Or I'll throw on the
trailer and throw everything in there. I had 5 laptops (needed to load
new OS's for lab use) plus everything else (hey I have to eat too
;-). BTW, I weigh in at 190 lb in the early season.

Get a bicycle that uses ISO 559-mm wheels (26" MTB). Have a competent
wheel builder make up a set of 36-spoke wheels with Sun Mammoth (or
equivalent free ride/downhill) rims and high spoke tension. Use 60-559
Schwalbe Big Apple street tires.

I am considering having a local wheel builder build me a good commuter
wheel. It'll cost me twice as much but if it lasts longer then it will
be worth it. I'd really like to build a good touring bike for my
commutes. One thing at a time.

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