New wheels for my Stumpy?

[Gazzab]

Hi - I have an 07 Specialneeds Stumpjumper Expert full suss. It has DT Swiss rims (DT Swiss 430's). I have broken another spoke on the rear wheel. Last time it happened the servicing guy told me that I had 'frozen nipples' and that I would really need to replace rather than fix the wheel(s) next time.
I have had a quick look on ebay etc and am confused re what to buy etc.... I was happy with the current wheels but am happy to try another brand etc
Any recommendations or advice welcome!
I have a Trek 6700SLR that has botanger (sp?) wheels on it that I could just borrow I guess.

[stu8975]

Spesh wheels are notorious for their snapping spokes (normally ends up in a wheel re-build), how much do you have/want to spend on new hoops?

[936ADL]

Hope Hoops.

Great reliable wheels and made in the UK as well.

Two sets here, and never had a problem.

[Gazzab]

Should I not just get another set of DT Swiss rims, keep the existing hubs and get my bike man to add new spokes?
I havent really got a budget but engine is being worked on the cerb (as well as the rest of it) , house is being refurbished/gutted, going skiing soon, new interior on Disco, wife has handbag addiction etc... So should spend as little as poss!

[stu8975]

Well, re-build will be around £40-£50 (new spokes/rebuild charge), you should be able to pick up a 2nd hand pair from fleabay for not much more. or have a look at merlins offerings..
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/mountain-and-road-bi...

[anonymous-user]

Gazzab said:

Should I not just get another set of DT Swiss rims, keep the existing hubs and get my bike man to add new spokes?

no reason why not to be honest, give the hubs a service and the (new) wheels will be fine.