Torn rear hub

Got my bike back yesterday - fixed! They were really fast in repairing…

Yes. I was/am checking and tightening them from time to time. Don’t have a tension meter, so I was playing it by ear (by comparing with tension on my bike-mechanic-built mtb wheels).

I guess it is normal for average mass-production factory-built wheels.

Most durable - yes. But apart from durability I also want more speed =) - so I’m going to give 18" wheels a try.

Hmm… really? While looking for 16" foldable tyre, I’ve got quite the opposite impression. Maybe because I was looking for tyres with kevlar bead only…