Originally Posted by
Koyote
Originally Posted by
MyRedTrek View Post
Assuming your regular riding is on paved surfaces, not bombing down mountain trails, jumping off elevated surfaces onto pavement below or other bike-abusive situations.
Have you ever had a front spoke break just riding along? I've had a number of rear spokes break
which is why I just went to a 36-spoke wheel with triple-butted spokes, but so far have never had a front spoke break.
Out of curiosity: what is your weight, and what type of bike?
Substantially north of 200 lbs - Trek Verve 2 hybrid.