Reinforced wheel

[Spotty]

Hi all.
I recently bought myself a Trek Marlin 4 for commuting to work.
After a few months, it became clear that the rear hub could not cope with my weight (with a backpack and food I weigh 145 kg). Now I want to change it to something more reliable, probably even a new wheel. Can someone suggest a solution for my problem?
Wheel dimensions are 29 inches, current hub is Formula DC-3, 135x5mm QR.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

 

[Big John]

Can I ask why you think it's the hub that can't cope with the weight? What's happened to indicate it's struggling?

 

[Slick]

Hi all.
I recently bought myself a Trek Marlin 4 for commuting to work.
After a few months, it became clear that the rear hub could not cope with my weight (with a backpack and food I weigh 145 kg). Now I want to change it to something more reliable, probably even a new wheel. Can someone suggest a solution for my problem?
Wheel dimensions are 29 inches, current hub is Formula DC-3, 135x5mm QR.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

For me, I got hand built wheels with mountain bike spec hope hubs and lots of spokes for both my road bikes. Works a treat as they haven't been an issue since I got them.

 

[Drago]

I'm not quite your weight, but 120kg is still hard on wheels.

I've always used DT Swiss wheels, I've found them to be plenty tough but generally not as spendy as hand made jobs.

 

[Jameshow]

Can I ask why you think it's the hub that can't cope with the weight? What's happened to indicate it's struggling?

I would use a Shimano hub. Usually pretty rough especially in tiagra or deeper spec and above.

 

[ExBrit]

Hi all.
I recently bought myself a Trek Marlin 4 for commuting to work.
After a few months, it became clear that the rear hub could not cope with my weight (with a backpack and food I weigh 145 kg). Now I want to change it to something more reliable, probably even a new wheel. Can someone suggest a solution for my problem?
Wheel dimensions are 29 inches, current hub is Formula DC-3, 135x5mm QR.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Have you considered moving some of that weight over the front wheel with a front rack and panniers?

 

[raleighnut]

I'd go for a handbuilt 4 cross pattern (instead of the standard 3 cross)

 

[Mike Ayling]

Hi all.
I recently bought myself a Trek Marlin 4 for commuting to work.
After a few months, it became clear that the rear hub could not cope with my weight (with a backpack and food I weigh 145 kg). Now I want to change it to something more reliable, probably even a new wheel. Can someone suggest a solution for my problem?
Wheel dimensions are 29 inches, current hub is Formula DC-3, 135x5mm QR.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Well done for commuting to work.
What about increasing your exercise regime and adjusting your diet to reduce your bodyweight?

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I would use a Shimano hub. Usually pretty rough especially in tiagra or deeper spec and above.

I wouldn’t recommend a rough hub.

 

[Moodyman]

I wouldn’t recommend a rough hub.

In some Northern vernacular rough means tough.

 

[Spotty]

Can I ask why you think it's the hub that can't cope with the weight? What's happened to indicate it's struggling?

the axle bends and breaks the bearings inside the hub, or so I'm told. squeaks appear and the wheel does not spin as freely as it did.

 

[Spotty]

For me, I got hand built wheels with mountain bike spec hope hubs and lots of spokes for both my road bikes. Works a treat as they haven't been an issue since I got them.

Can you please tell me the place where you ordered this wheel?

 

[Spotty]

Well done for commuting to work.
What about increasing your exercise regime and adjusting your diet to reduce your bodyweight?

I've already lost 8 kilograms of weight, that's why I bought the bike. I will continue further when I find suitable components for the wheel. Thank you.

 

[Slick]

Can you please tell me the place where you ordered this wheel?

https://www.wheelcraft.net/

Not sure where you are in the world, but I'm sure there will be better options closer to you.

 

[Spotty]

Have you considered moving some of that weight over the front wheel with a front rack and panniers?
View attachment 737614

I have a long commute to work, so this doesn't really suit me. Thanks for the advice!