Thread: Is wheel strength inversely proportional to diameter?
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Old 10-27-10, 04:33 PM
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You could have a 700c rim with (use the same 32 spokes for both wheels) DT Comp spokes built with a high flange hub and a deep aero dish wheel would be stronger then with a low flange hub with a box rim due to the shorter spoke length.
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