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Ved, physics will say that a 36 spoked wheel (what hatrack is looking for), will spread a load more evenly on impacts than a 32 spoked wheel. Since he weighs more than 120 kilos then he probably knows by now what will work, and probably doesn't want to risk spoke failure.
I'm heavy also, and recently popped a spoke on my rear wheel, which means I'm off my ss and on my hybrid. I WILL be investing in a 36 spoked wheel also, but for the rear. I think 32 spokes is fine for the front though, and since I weigh only a few kilos less than hatrack, I understand his concerns.