"I have a similar problem. I'm heavier than you and I'm riding this: http://www.99bikes.com.au/apollo-... I've had a shocking number of rear spokes break since I've bought it. Think 6-7 in as many months. They're almost all breaking at the hub. I just had a front spoke break, too. What the heck is wrong? I used to ride this: http://www.performancebike.com/reviews... for almost 3 years and only ever had one broken spoke. I did however, get a couple flats on the rear, til I replaced the tire, then none. Is the Apollo just a piece of junk? Is there something special, when it comes to wheels, that a fat guy should look for?" - Will Higgins™