Reply To: 29’er Spooked Spokes ??

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  • I know this next question is difficult to answer depending on where/how we ride, but…What is the expected life on a wheel that is ridden off-road?   Based on my previous experiences less than 2 seasons seems like a very short life (Typically ride ~800 – 850 offroad miles per season)?
  • Does investing more into a new set of wheels make sense & will it increase the life of my wheels….OR…Should I save my money and buy cheap wheels knowing there are other factors in play that will continue to plaque me due to my wheel size & riding style?

The wheels should last a long time.  Stock wheels suck a lot of times though.  A set of well built wheels won’t break spokes, they’ll last until you destroy the rim or something like that.  The wheel size isn’t a problem either.

How much do you weigh? Are the rims dented up?