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Originally Posted by Black Shuck
No, 26" 32 spoke wheels are plenty strong. You might want slick tires on it for street/road riding. I'm around 210lb and have been jumping rocks and logs with 32 spoke mountainbike wheels since November. If mountainbikes interest you, check out the Kona Hoss Deluxe. It's heavy but foolproof.
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I weigh 95kg and ride on 32 spoke 700c wheels (29" mtb equivalent) with no problems.
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