Commuting wheels

[Maylian]

So I bought a Giant Revolt 3 to use as my everyday commuter with the hope to get fitter and drop some weight. In the past two weeks I've popped two spokes from the standard rear wheel (Giant P-X2 Disc wheelset).

I do typically ride with my weight in mind, so shifting weight to minimise the impact, but now I'm thinking that I should look at getting something a bit more robust to cope with my 20st and looking for recommendations.

 

[ianrauk]

Have a look at Spa Cycles. Handmade to your specs for reasonable money.

 

[Jameshow]

Yea I would look at going to a wheel builder as the stick wheels will be designed for someone of average weight, and are the one item on a bike that tends to get skimped on...

The problem is most 700c wheels have been designed for road racing not heavy weight carrying. Would 29er wheels fit? Discs aren't my thing!

 

[Ajax Bay]

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/giant-pr2-wheel-upgrade-£300-budget.284661/
"PR2 wheelset:
"Double-butted spokes 24/28 Radial except for 2x on drive side rear."
Replacement wheels need to be at least 32 spoke (3-cross) for the load you want them to carry.
Wide rims (internal width 25mm) will allow decent width tyres, as well.
Spa Cycles have an excellent rep. But I would seek advice from your LBS; and there are many in Bristol (I shall not offer recommendations).

 

[Maylian]

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/giant-pr2-wheel-upgrade-£300-budget.284661/
"PR2 wheelset:
"Double-butted spokes 24/28 Radial except for 2x on drive side rear."
Replacement wheels need to be at least 32 spoke (3-cross) for the load you want them to carry.
Wide rims (internal width 25mm) will allow decent width tyres, as well.
Spa Cycles have an excellent rep. But I would seek advice from your LBS; and there are many in Bristol (I shall not offer recommendations).

Thanks for the response. I dropped it in to be fixed and they pretty much said similar, although also pointed out that the other shop I had used hadn't tensioned the spokes properly. Guess we'll see how it goes.