Originally Posted by tallbikeman

Velocity 36 hole 700c Chukar rims on Velo Orange hubs has been very reliable. I put 13/14 gauge spokes on the rear cassette side and straight 14 gauge every where else. Nothing breaks, nothing bends, minimum of maintenance. I've ridden this type of wheel for years with no spoke, rim, or hub breakage. I'm not a wild man on the bicycle but I do ride on and off road with these wheels. I weigh 240 and have weighed as much as 280 riding these wheels.